Israel sent a threatening message to the Hamas movement, against the backdrop of the deteriorating security escalation in the West Bank after a series of recent attacks.

According to the Hebrew channel Reshet Kan, the message was conveyed to the leadership of the Hamas movement, especially in the Gaza Strip, through mediators.

According to the channel, the threat carried a clear message that Israel holds Hamas responsible for any attacks from Gaza or the West Bank during Jewish holidays, and that it will respond to any attacks forcefully.

This news comes in light of the Hamas movement’s cessation of border protests, today, Friday, and was met with an Israeli announcement to open the Kerem Shalom crossing for the export of goods after it was closed for days after it was revealed that explosives were being smuggled through it into the West Bank, according to the occupation’s allegations.

These developments came in light of the presence of Qatari Ambassador Mohammed Al-Emadi in the Gaza Strip, who met with Israeli officials last Wednesday evening, and held meetings with the leadership of Hamas.