Israel Fears Security Risks Around October 7 Anniversary, Habis al-Sharouf Says

Israel has been conducting comprehensive security assessments amid concerns about possible incidents or attacks coinciding with the anniversary of October 7, Major General Habis al-Sharouf said.

Al-Sharouf, director of the Palestine Institute for National Security, said the reviews had been under way for some time, rather than beginning only as the anniversary approached.

His remarks focused on Israeli concerns over potential security challenges around the date. He did not identify a specific threat or describe a planned attack.

The account offered no details on the findings of the assessments or any security measures resulting from them. Al-Sharouf’s comments described concerns about possible events, not confirmation of an imminent attack.