# Netanyahu says Hamas may plot attack on Israel before elections

https://mins.news/en/item/87982

- TASS, 2026-10-06 12:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2198171

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas militants may attempt another attack on Israel before parliamentary elections scheduled for late October, seeking to influence the vote. He said Israel is prepared to thwart such attempts and would respond with overwhelming force if attacked.

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