The Israeli army said this morning that it was prepared for “any scenario”, but did not claim responsibility for the attack in Beirut that killed the number two of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) “are in a very high state of readiness in all areas, in defense and attack. We are highly prepared for any scenario. The most important thing to say tonight is that we are focused and remain focused on the fight against Hamas,” said IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari.
Hamas confirmed on its official channel, Al-Aqsa TV, the attack that caused the death of al-Arouri, vice-president of the political office of the Palestinian Islamist movement, and at least six other militants, including the leader’s bodyguards. .
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