Hamas operatives simulated raids on military bases and the kidnapping of soldiers in a large-scale military drill Thursday.
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At least three rockets were launched into the Mediterranean Sea from the Gaza Strip during Hamas' so-called "Shield of Jerusalem" exercise. The Hamas-aligned al-Resalah TV station published a series of videos and images in which terrorists can be seen taking part in the drill by firing machine guns and mortars and practicing abducting Israelis soldiers.
A member of Hamas' military wing told al-Resalah that "the exercise is aimed at showing our willingness and determination against the background of the Zionist occupier's continued violations of the Palestinian rights in Gaza."
Meanwhile, Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj. Gen. Ghasan Alyan had a message for Gaza's residents on the unit's Arabic-language Facebook page following the indictment of one Gaza man in Israel on espionage charges.
"Hamas is selling you out," Alyan wrote. "Today it was revealed that Hamas paid a Gaza resident, Mahmoud Ahmad, 350 shekels to use the trade permit in his possession to engage in espionage and terrorist activity against Israel.
"Residents of Gaza, know that Hamas is harming you and your welfare. If Hamas continues to jeopardize the civilian policy allowed by Israel and the departure of thousands of Gazans to work in Israel – there will be consequences that impact you and your families who earn a decent living thanks to these permits," he said.
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