Israeli Defense Minister: The Islamic Republic and Hamas Plan to Execute 'Phase Two of the October 7 Attack' During Ramadan

The Israeli Defense Minister has stated that they have realized that the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas intend to exploit Ramadan and turn it into 'Phase Two of the October 7 Attack.' Yoav Gallant, during a meeting assessing the Israeli army's Central Command, mentioned that Hamas aims to implement the second phase of its plan, which began on October 7, focusing on the 'Temple Mount' and Jerusalem, with support from the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah. According to the Israeli publication 'Times of Israel,' Gallant warned against allowing Hamas to achieve something it has been unable to since the beginning of the war. 'Times of Israel' reported that Gallant, seemingly addressing Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's National Security Minister, cautioned against 'irresponsible statements from seemingly responsible individuals,' stating that it could lead to a rapid escalation of tensions. Ben Gvir is seeking to impose restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank and prevent prayers at the Temple Mount during Ramadan, even emphasizing a ban on Arab Israeli citizens under 70 visiting the site during Ramadan. The Israeli Defense Minister, a staunch supporter of destroying Hamas, believes that the war should not escalate tensions in areas where there is no reason for such tensions. Meanwhile, the Israeli army announced that on the morning of Tuesday, March 8, 'about 35 projectiles' were fired from Lebanon into the Meron mountain area in northern Israel, but there was no damage to the Israeli army's air control unit in the region. The Baalbek area in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon is known as a political base for Hezbollah. Hamas, which is financially and militarily supported by the Islamic Republic, killed more than 1,200 people and took 253 hostages during the October 7 attack on southern Israel. Some of these hostages are still being held in Gaza. Israel's military response to Hamas's terrorist attack has resulted in the deaths of thousands in Gaza and the destruction of a large part of this Palestinian area. Israel claims that Hamas hides behind civilians. A UN official stated that the Israeli army, despite prior coordination, blocked a medical aid convoy in Gaza. Details of a draft 40-day ceasefire plan in Gaza; Reuters: Palestinian prisoners will be exchanged for Israeli hostages. Biden expressed hope for an early ceasefire in Gaza; Al Jazeera: Israel agreed to release 400 Palestinian prisoners. 60 Katyusha rockets were fired at the Golan Heights; Hezbollah: Response to Israeli attacks in eastern Lebanon. The Israeli army: Rocket attacks from Lebanon into Meron caused no damage. The US: The resignation of the Palestinian Authority cabinet is a positive step towards reforms. Arab countries and Turkey called on the global court to declare the 'occupation of Palestinian lands' illegal. An Israeli delegation went to Qatar for temporary ceasefire negotiations.