Israeli media reported Defense Minister Katz said, based on intelligence, he warns Hamas and its backers “from Iran to Erdogan” that if even one Israeli soldier or civilian is kidnapped, Gaza City — including residential areas and “terror towers” — will be evacuated south and more than 1 million residents relocated. Gaza City will be treated the same as Rafah, Beit Hanoun and roughly 70% of the Gaza Strip until any abductees are released.

2026-09-22

Israeli media reported Defense Minister Katz said, based on intelligence, he warns Hamas and its backers “from Iran to Erdogan” that if even one Israeli soldier or civilian is kidnapped, Gaza City — including residential areas and “terror towers” — will be evacuated south and more than 1 million residents relocated. Gaza City will be treated the same as Rafah, Beit Hanoun and roughly 70% of the Gaza Strip until any abductees are released.