JERUSALEM: The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas militant sites in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons with explosives launched from the strip.
The military says it hit the sites in northern Gaza Strip early on Thursday. It says that afterward, two rockets were fired out of Gaza. There were no injuries on either side.
The brief flareup marked the first Israeli strike in more than a month. Egyptian mediators have been trying to reach a long-term cease-fire during the lull.
Israel previously scaled back the permitted fishing zone off Gaza’s Mediterranean coast following a rocket attack.
Israel says it holds Gaza’s Hamas rulers responsible for all attacks from the coastal territory. The sides have engaged in several rounds of cross-border fighting over the past year.
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Israel targets Hamas in Gaza after ‘balloon bombs’ launched
Israel targets Hamas in Gaza after ‘balloon bombs’ launched
- The military says it hit the sites in northern Gaza Strip early on Thursday
- Israel previously scaled back the permitted fishing zone off Gaza’s Mediterranean coast following a rocket attack
Israeli general says to intensify strikes on Lebanon
JERUSALEM: A senior Israeli general said on Monday the military would intensify its attacks on Lebanon, after launching strikes in response to rocket fire claimed by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
“Hezbollah chose the Iranian regime over the State of Lebanon and initiated an attack on our civilians... they will pay a heavy price,” said Rafi Milo, head of the Israeli military’s Northern Command.
“The strikes continue, their intensity will increase,” he was quoted as saying in a military statement.
“Hezbollah chose the Iranian regime over the State of Lebanon and initiated an attack on our civilians... they will pay a heavy price,” said Rafi Milo, head of the Israeli military’s Northern Command.
“The strikes continue, their intensity will increase,” he was quoted as saying in a military statement.
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