The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has launched a “counter-terrorism operation” against Hamas.
The Israeli army has announced the launch of a “counter-terrorism operation” against Hamas representatives in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli mission is called “Iron Swords”. Dozens of warplanes of the Israel Defence Forces are striking military installations in the said region.
Early in the morning, Hamas representatives fired hundreds of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Sirens warning of shelling were sounded in the southern and central parts of the country, including Tel Aviv. In the city was heard the work of air defence systems.
Earlier, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant accused Hamas (“Islamic Resistance Movement”) of starting the war.