Monday, November 13, 2017

Israel Raises Alert Level Fearing Islamic Jihad Retaliation for Gaza Tunnel Bombing

Israeli soldiers near Gaza after Israel bombed a cross-border attack tunnel, October 30, 2017. Eliyahu Hershkovitz

Haaretz: Israel Raises Alert Level Fearing Islamic Jihad Retaliation for Gaza Tunnel Bombing; Anti-rocket Systems Deployed

Nation-wide heightened alert follows threats by Gaza-based militant group to avenge killing of 12 of its fighters; comes amid raised tensions in Israel's north after army downs Syrian drone

The Israeli military took a number of steps on Monday to raise the alert level across the country. The move was apparently taken after Gaza-based militant group Islamic Jihad declared its intention to avenge the deaths of 12 members who were killed when the Israeli army blew up a tunnel under the Gaza-Israel border last month.

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WNU Editor: The war of words is increasing ... Islamic Jihad Responds to Israel's Rare Warning: Your Threats Are a Declaration of War (Haaretz).

More News On Israel Raising Its Alert Level

IDF deploys Iron Dome, raises alert amid Gaza terror threat -- Times of Israel
IDF deploys Iron Dome units throughout central Israel amid growing tensions with PIJ -- Jerusalem Online
IDF deploys Iron Dome to defend against Islamic Jihad retaliation -- The Jerusalem Post
Israel military drills on the borders of Gaza Strip -- Middle East Monitor
Netanyahu warns terror groups: Don't even think about it -- The Times of Israel

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