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Israel Approves Gaza Conquest Plan, Katz Warns ‘Gates of Hell’ Will Open on Hamas

Israel greenlights Gaza conquest plan as Defense Minister warns 'Gates of Hell' to open on Hamas. IDF intensifies efforts for decisive victory.

August 22, 2025 at 9:59 am Sveta Listratov Breaking News

Jerusalem, 22 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on X Friday morning that Israel approved IDF plans to defeat Hamas in Gaza with intense firepower, evacuations, and maneuvers.

“Soon, the gates of hell will open on Hamas killers and rapists in Gaza,” Katz warned, demanding hostage releases and disarmament. “If they refuse, Gaza City will become like Rafah and Beit Hanoun. As I promised — so it will be.”

This follows the dispatch of 60,000 orders to reservists who will report in two weeks.

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