strikes targeting Hamas sites in the Jenin refugee camp. The operation was launched in response to recent attacks by Hamas militants, including the ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv earlier in the day.
The Israeli military struck two sites in Gaza early Wednesday in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel hours earlier. Warplanes targeted an underground weapons workshop used by the chemical unit of the Hamas terror group and a site for processing rocket components. The strikes were carried out in response to rocket fire on southern Israel earlier in the day. There were no reported injuries from the Israeli strikes.
Earlier in the day, the Iron Dome air defense system successfully intercepted five rockets fired from Gaza towards the city of Sderot and nearby areas. While there were no injuries, shrapnel from an interceptor hit a home in Sderot, causing damage to a ceiling.
Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks emanating from Gaza, regardless of the group launching the attack. The rocket fire was the first from Gaza since May 14, during a period of heightened violence between the IDF and Islamic Jihad.
The Israeli military had been on high alert for potential rocket fire from Gaza in response to the military operation in the Jenin refugee camp. As troops began to withdraw from Jenin, an Israeli soldier was killed in a shooting attack. Palestinian health officials reported 13 Palestinians killed and dozens wounded during the operation, which began on Monday.
Israeli and Palestinian officials also reported fighting near a hospital in Jenin late Tuesday. Three civilians were reportedly hit by Israeli fire, according to Palestinian hospital officials.
Earlier on Tuesday, a Hamas terrorist carried out a car ramming and stabbing attack at a crowded bus stop in Tel Aviv, injuring eight people, including a pregnant woman who reportedly lost her baby. The attacker was killed by an armed bystander. Hamas claimed the attack was in revenge for the Israeli offensive.
The military operation in the West Bank, involving over 1,000 IDF troops, was the largest in the region in 20 years. Thousands of Palestinians fled the Jenin refugee camp to stay with relatives or in shelters. Residents who returned to the camp described widespread devastation, with roads torn up and buildings reduced to rubble.
The IDF denied allegations that ambulances or emergency crews were blocked during the operation. The military operation began with a series of air strikes targeting Hamas sites in the Jenin refugee camp.Israeli Military Strikes Two Sites in Gaza in Retaliation for Rocket Fire
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on two sites in Gaza early Wednesday morning in response to rocket fire on southern Israel earlier in the day. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes targeted “an underground weapons workshop used by the chemical unit of the Hamas terror group and a site for processing rocket components.” The IDF said the strikes were carried out as retaliation for the rocket fire, and there were no reported injuries.
Palestinian media reported that Israeli planes hit sites in al-Baydar, west of Gaza City, and Beit Lahiyeh, in the northern Strip. Palestinian reports indicated that several homes in al-Baydar were damaged as a result of the airstrikes.
Earlier in the day, the Iron Dome air defense system successfully intercepted five rockets fired from Gaza towards the city of Sderot and nearby areas. Shrapnel from an interceptor hit a home in Sderot, causing damage to a ceiling but no injuries.
There has been no claim of responsibility for the rocket fire. However, Israel holds Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, responsible for all attacks originating from the territory, regardless of the group launching the attack. This rocket fire marks the first such incident since May 14, at the end of a five-day escalation of violence between the IDF and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
The airstrikes in Gaza occurred as a major military operation in the West Bank came to a close. Israeli troops withdrew from Jenin after two days of intense fighting in the Palestinian refugee camp. The IDF had been on high alert for potential rocket fire from Gaza in response to the operation in Jenin.
During the incursion in Jenin, an Israeli soldier was killed in a shooting attack, and 13 Palestinians were killed, according to Palestinian health officials. The IDF spokesperson stated that the army is investigating whether the soldier
What were the reported casualties and damages resulting from the military operation in the Jenin refugee camp
In response to recent attacks by Hamas militants, including a car ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv earlier in the day, the Israeli military launched an operation targeting Hamas sites in the Jenin refugee camp.
The operation, carried out early Wednesday morning, saw warplanes strike an underground weapons workshop used by the chemical unit of the Hamas terror group, as well as a site for processing rocket components. These strikes were in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel earlier in the day. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries from the Israeli strikes.
Earlier in the day, the Iron Dome air defense system intercepted five rockets fired from Gaza towards the city of Sderot and nearby areas. While there were no injuries, shrapnel from an interceptor caused damage to a ceiling in a home in Sderot.
It is important to note that Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks originating from Gaza, regardless of which group actually launches the attack. The recent rocket fire was the first since May 14, during a time of increased violence between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Islamic Jihad.
The IDF had been on high alert for potential rocket fire from Gaza in response to the military operation in the Jenin refugee camp. As troops were withdrawing from Jenin, an Israeli soldier was killed in a shooting attack. Palestinian health officials reported that 13 Palestinians were killed and several others were wounded during the operation, which began on Monday.
Reports also surfaced of fighting near a hospital in Jenin late Tuesday, with three civilians allegedly hit by Israeli fire, according to Palestinian hospital officials.
Furthermore, earlier on Tuesday, a Hamas terrorist carried out a car ramming and stabbing attack at a crowded bus stop in Tel Aviv, injuring eight people, including a pregnant woman who tragically lost her baby. The attacker was subsequently killed by an armed bystander. Hamas claimed that this attack was in revenge for the Israeli offensive.
The military operation in the West Bank involved over 1,000 IDF troops and was the largest in the region in two decades. As a result, thousands of Palestinians fled the Jenin refugee camp, seeking refuge with relatives or in shelters. Upon their return, residents described extensive devastation, with roads destroyed and buildings reduced to rubble.
The IDF has denied allegations that ambulances or emergency crews were blocked during the operation. The military operation began with a series of airstrikes targeting Hamas sites in the Jenin refugee camp.
The cycle of violence seems unending as Israel retaliates against rocket attacks from Gaza, perpetuating further destruction and suffering. It is disheartening to witness the continuous escalation rather than efforts towards peace and dialogue.
It’s disheartening to see the cycle of violence continuing between Israel and Gaza. Instead of retaliatory strikes, I hope both sides can work towards a peaceful resolution and focus on improving the lives of their people.