Netanyahu: Hamas Will Pay Price

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"Israeli" War minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that "anyone trying to harm "Israelis" will be harmed in return," as he appeared before "Israeli" media Monday alongside War Minister Moshe Ya'alon and Chief of Staff Benny Gantz to comment on the progress of the search for three "Israelis" who went missing since Thursday night.

"At the moment we are focusing on one mission: returning the teens who were abducted and we are acting against Hamas," said Netanyahu. "We've arrested more than 100 Hamas operatives. We are taking additional actions that can't be elaborated on."

The comments from all three "Israeli" leaders made it clear that current aggressions in the West Bank are meant to impose a high price on Hamas for any actions taken against the Zionist entity. "We've begun an effort in which Hamas is paying a heavy price," said Ya'alon.

The three also stressed that investigations would take an extended period of time to produce results. "We are in the middle of a complex operation and we need to be prepared for the possibility that it will take time to produce results."

"Our efforts will lead to the capture of the kidnappers and the rescue of the kidnapped, I have no doubt about that," said Ya'alon. "This demands stamina and patience."

Netanyahu also addressed firing of rockets from Gaza. "In the last few days we've seen attempts to open an additional front from the Gaza Strip. We've responded to this fire with great force and if required we will respond with even greater force."

The speeches to the media came as "Israeli" security forces tightened their grip on al-Khalil Monday with roadblocks and arrests against Palestinians.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team