The Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations threatened retaliation Tuesday for the killing of three senior PIJ commanders.
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Palestinian sources told Al-Quds daily that Khalil Bahtini, Tareq Izzeldeen, and Jehad Ghanam were preparing for a trip abroad and were hit by the Israeli strike when leaving for Cairo, Egypt, to hold meetings. From Cairo, they were planning to travel abroad.
The three had apparently been careful to stay in hiding but were targeted when before leaving for Egypt traveled to see their families and say goodbye.
Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas' political bureau, said the operation will not bring Israel more security, but rather more violence.
"The enemy made a mistake in its estimations and will pay the price for its crime," he said.
Haniyeh also added that the "resistance is unified," suggesting that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad might join forces.
In related news, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said Tuesday he will cut short his visit to India after receiving a "security update" upon his arrival in New Delhi.
"In light of the events in Israel, I decided to cut short the diplomatic visit to India and return to Israel after my meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will take place today," Cohen wrote on Twitter.
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