Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Israel and Palestinians Exchange Rocket Fire On The Gaza Border

Missiles from the Iron Dome air defense system fired from a position in the southern Israeli area seen from Gaza City on June 20, 2018. MAHMUD HAMS/AFP

Haaretz: Thirty Rockets Fired at Israel From Gaza; IDF Strikes Hamas Targets

Seven rockets intercepted as sirens blare throughout the night in communities near the Gaza border; military strikes total of 25 targets.

At least thirty rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel and seven were intercepted by the Iron Dome system late Tuesday and early Wednesday, the Israeli military said. The IDF struck a total of 25 Hamas targets in Gaza, three targeted before the rocket fire in response to the continued launching of incendiary kites.

Eshkol Regional Council announced that three projectiles fell inside populated communities, with one causing damage to buildings and vehicles.

Sources in Gaza said two people were lightly wounded by the IDF strikes. "The sounds and explosions reminded us of the nights of summer of 2014," a Gaza resident told Haaretz, referring to the last time Israel and Hamas waged a major conflict. According to a medical source in Gaza, the small number of wounded was the result of the strikes being focused on empty sites, including some already struck by the IDF in recent weeks.

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More News On Today's Exchange Of Rocket Fire Between Israel And Hamas On The Gaza Border

Gaza tensions flare: IDF strikes 8 more Hamas targets as rockets barrage south -- Times of Israel
Thirty rockets launched from Gaza Strip, IDF strikes 25 Hamas targets -- Jerusalem Post
IAF Hits 3 Hamas Targets in Response to Continuing Arson Balloon Launches -- Sputnik

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