In response to the shooting in Ashkelon: Air Force attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Following the shooting in the south at the opening of the PM's speech at an activist conference in Ashkelon, the IDF confirmed that planes and helicopters attacked several Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian reports indicate that the air strike was preceded by an artillery strike,

In response to the shooting in Ashkelon: Air Force attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

An IDF spokeswoman said Thursday that fighter jets and helicopters attacked several Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including the organization's military complexes. The IDF added that the attack was carried out in response to the rocket fire from the Gaza Strip to Israeli territory tonight. The IDF also said that "the Hamas terror organization is responsible for what is happening in and out of the Gaza Strip and it will have consequences for actions against Israeli citizens."

Earlier, Palestinian media reported that Hamas positions were being attacked in the Gaza Strip. An explosion was reportedly heard in the northern Gaza Strip and a fire broke out in one of the terrorist organization's posts. In addition, agricultural areas were also attacked in Khan Yunis. According to one report, several people were severely injured.

Hours later, Palestinian media reported that the Air Force had attacked several targets in the Gaza Strip. Among other things, it was noted that targets were attacked in Beit Lahiya and in the Khan Yunis area.

Reporting wounded. Gaza attack last month

Documentation of the IDF attack in the southern Gaza Strip. November 27, 2019. (Photo: official website)

IDF attacks in the Gaza Strip were carried out after earlier this evening, one of the Gaza Strip was launched into Israeli territory and intercepted by an Iron Dome system. Also attended by the wife of the prime minister and party officials.

At the alarm, Netanyahu vacated a sheltered space, and after a few minutes returned to the stage. "Hamas and Jihad don't want me to win," he said. PM Olmert referred to Baha'u Abu Al-Ata, a senior Hamas leader who was killed in the "black belt" operation, adding that "he fired last time not with us. Whoever shot now would pack the belongings."

At a conference in Ashkelon with Netanyahu's participation: a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip and intercepted

Alarm for the second time at a conference attended. Netanyahu in Ashkelon, tonight

PM Benjamin Netanyahu at Ashkelon Support Conference (Photo: Official Website)