Event Brief
Katz threatens to destroy Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
Summary: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he would order the destruction of all that remains of Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps one Israeli. He also said the IDF would not make any partial withdrawals from the 63% of Gaza it currently controls until Hamas is fully disarmed.
WHO: Israel Katz
WHAT: Katz threatened to destroy all that remains of Gaza City if Hamas kidnaps one Israeli and said the IDF would not make partial withdrawals until Hamas is fully disarmed.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM ET
WHERE: Gaza City, Gaza Strip
WHY: The remarks were made in response to the condition that Hamas kidnaps one Israeli.
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