"Israeli" army raises readiness around Gaza amid rising tensions

On Sunday, the "Israeli" army announced that it had decided to "raise the operational readiness in the area surrounding Gaza."

Israeli Occupation army stated that following a situation assessment, it had taken this decision to heighten its preparedness in the region.

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This move comes in parallel with statements from "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who emphasized the country's "readiness to resume fighting against Hamas at any moment."

The decision to ramp up military operations coincides with ongoing restrictions by "Israeli" forces on Gaza, alongside frequent violations that are raising concerns about a potential escalation that could threaten the fragile ceasefire.

In a related development, "Israeli" Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated that the "Israeli" military had expanded its operations in northern West Bank, particularly around the town of Qabatia, as part of what is being referred to as "Operation Iron Wall."

Katz also claimed that the military would not allow civilians to return to refugee camps and would not permit terrorism to spread.