Hail rockets were fired from Gaza into southern and central Israel, where the sirens had sounded before. This was announced by public television as there were various objections by Iron Dome. So far, there have been no reports of casualties.
Rocket sirens sound in parts of southern Israel. The military spokesman announces this. Among the areas are Ashkelon, Yavne, and Ashdod where residents go to shelters.
The United States urges all parties to avoid further escalation. This was stated by White House National Security spokesman John Kirby about the tensions in Gaza where Israel launched Operation Dawn.
Israel resumed targeting jihad sites in Gaza. The military spokesman said that “special forces and artillery” bombed “six military sites” of the Islamic Jihad movement in the Strip. He added that “a number of members of the organization – and he continued – were neutralized during the attacks.”
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz authorized the withdrawal of 25,000 soldiers from the reserves. This was announced by the TV commercial Kan. The radio indicated that framing them will take several days, during which it will be possible for Israel to verify whether the crisis with Gaza can be contained, or whether it is destined to spread.
Abu Mazen’s presidency denounced the “Israeli aggression against the people of the Gaza Strip” and called for an “immediate cessation.” Wafa news agency stated that the Israeli “occupation forces” were “responsible for this dangerous escalation.” Abu Mazen’s presidency called on the international community to “force Israel to stop the aggression.”
Thousands of people participated in the funeral of the military commander of the Islamic Jihad movement responsible for the northern sector of the Strip, who was martyred today in an Israeli bombing of an apartment in Gaza City where he was hiding today. His body was taken from Shifa Hospital to Al-Amari Mosque – in the old city of Gaza – and then to the courage ward where he lived and was buried. In the crowd – despite the great personal risk – stood out the leaders of Saraya al-Quds, the military wing of Islamic Jihad. Drones belonging to the Israeli warplanes were seen in the sky. And Islamic Jihad warned during the funeral that our reaction would not be long. This was apparently a warning that a missile might be launched at Israel. The atmosphere of war was immediately created in Gaza. Many took advantage of the early hours of uncertainty to run to gas stations, crowded supermarkets and fruit and vegetable markets. There is also a strong fear among the residents that a new military confrontation with Israel could lead to further interruptions in the electricity supply, which has already reduced to six consecutive hours every sixteen.
The Israeli army confirmedThe killing of the leader of the Islamic Jihad movement in the north of Taysir al-Jabari sector. The military spokesman said that they were killed with him during the operationAnd “Breaking Dawn” has 14 other members the organization. The Ministry of Health in Gaza is currently – according to the media – He talks about 7 dead and 40 wounded. Among the victims was a 5-year-old girl. According to the same sources, the budget is set to rise even more. He added, “The army has just hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza. This is an operation to remove a concrete threat against Israeli citizens and in the areas close to Gaza.” The Prime Minister said that Yair Lapid. “The government of Israel will not allow terrorists to threaten citizens. Anyone who tries to strike us knows that we will reach them.”
The Israeli army launches Operation Dawn of Dawn in Gaza
Iron Dome activation
The Israeli army described the operation it launched in Gaza against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad as “the dawn of dawn”, which means “the arrival of a new day.” The military spokesman said this, adding that a “special state of alert” had been declared on the country’s home front. The Iron Dome missile defense system has been deployed to cover up to 80 kilometers inside Israel, including Tel Aviv and Moden.
The Israeli army launches Operation Dawn of Dawn in Gaza
Tel Aviv on the horizon
Israeli public radio quoted Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nahala as saying, “Tel Aviv and all other Israeli cities are in our sight. In this campaign, we do not set any red lines. Tel Aviv will be our target. We will strike all the cities of the occupiers. In the next few hours they will see our reaction.” According to Nahala, all Palestinian armed factions should join this effort. The announcer indicated that Nahala, who usually works from Beirut, was on an official visit to Tehran two days ago.
The Israeli army launches Operation Dawn of Dawn in Gaza
in breaking dawn
Israel bombs targets in the Gaza Strip. The military spokesman said. In the Israeli rear, the state of alert was raised. The spokesman added that more details will be provided at a later time. “The situation in southern Israel is tense. We are not looking for a conflict but we will not hesitate to defend our citizens if necessary”: This is the message that Defense Minister Benny Gantz addressed today to Gaza’s leaders after he repeated Islamic Jihad’s threats in recent days to launch attacks on Israel. “To our enemies, especially the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, I would like to say that time is up. This threat will go away one way or another.” The escalation on the border between Israel and Gaza came four days ago, following the capture of the head of the Islamic Jihad movement in the West Bank, Bassam al-Saadi. The military wing of his organization declared a state of high alert among the militia members and threatened to launch attacks. Israel in particular fears anti-tank missile attacks from Gaza against Israeli vehicles that pass along the edge of the Strip and have closed several arteries and part of the railway to traffic. Gantz also accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of “holding the people of the Gaza Strip hostage” and of being the cause of their suffering due to the prolonged closure of the crossings between Gaza and Israel. In an effort to avoid escalation, Egypt mediated between Israel and Islamic Jihad. According to the media, a UN advocate visited Al-Saadi’s family to reassure them of her relative’s health after news of her injury during his arrest. Addressing the international community, especially those who have tried to calm the tension, Gantz stressed that “Israel is acting in a responsible and controlled manner.”
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