Hamas official Salah al-Aruri sent a threat to Israel in light of its intentions to apply sovereignty in areas of Judea and Samaria.
"I want to send a message to Israel: Your considerations for annexation due to regional and national circumstances are incorrect. Just as [Ariel] Sharon erred when he came to Al-Aqsa Mosque and brought about an intifada, so you will err if you choose to annex."