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Sunday, December 10, 2017
Intelligence minister: ‘Tunnel threat era’ nearing its end
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEchoing Defense Minister Liberman, Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz also says the “era of the tunnel threat” will soon be over.
“I welcome the successful operation of the IDF that neutralized the tunnel that penetrated the territory of the State of Israel,” says Katz in a statement. “This action conveys a clear message that the era of the tunnel threat is nearing an end.”
The intelligence minister says the discovery of the cross-border tunnel proves the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation deal will not come to fruition.
“The discovery and detonation of the tunnel proves once again the justice of Israel’s decision not to recognize the imaginary reconciliation government between Abu Mazen [PA President Mahmoud Abbas] and Hamas that is being formed these days. While Abu Mazen talks about peace and political agreements, Hamas is digging tunnels and preparing for war.”
The Times of Israel Community.