The Israeli military conducted overnight strikes on Thursday-Friday. The targets were sites owned by the Hamas terror group. These strikes were a response to rocket attacks from both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, which Israel attributes to Hamas.
The Israeli military targeted several locations in Gaza, including a weapons manufacturing facility, a rocket launching site, and a Hamas training camp. The strikes caused damage to homes and businesses.
No immediate reports of casualties from the strikes have been received, but the Israeli military is currently assessing the extent of the damage.
On Wednesday, Palestinian militants fired rockets into Israel, initiating the rocket fire from Gaza. In response, Israel launched airstrikes, and the violence continued into Thursday.
This recent escalation of violence occurs amid increased tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Over the past weeks, deadly clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in the West Bank have been frequent.
The Israeli government holds Hamas responsible for the rocket fire and has pledged to take action against the group. While Hamas denies responsibility, it states its readiness to defend itself against Israeli aggression.
This violence underscores the precarious security situation in the region. The duration of the current round of violence remains uncertain, but both sides demonstrate a willingness to use force to achieve their objectives.
