Responding to Rocket Attacks, Israel Strikes Targets in Gaza
The IDF responded to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip with strikes on weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza early Wednesday morning.
IAF aircraft targeted two sites in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, according to a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit. Direct hits were confirmed.
The IDF statement said that the strikes were a response to rocket fire on Israel from Gaza on Tuesday that caused damage to civilian structures.
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