Escalation in Gaza: IDF launched artillery attack, hit more Hamas targets

After this morning’s rocket launch, Air Force strikes and gunshots, the IDF launched another artillery attack at Hamas targets.

Feb 6, 2017, 8:00PM

Tonight (Sunday), the IDF launched an artillery attack aimed at Hamas outposts and bases in central Gaza. Earlier, tanks responded to gunshots fired at IDF soldiers who were near the border fence in the Kissufim area.

 

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Destroyed Hamas outpost Photo credit: Channel 2 News

At around 9:00 AM, a red alert rocket siren was sounded throughout the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council.

At around 2:00 PM, the IAF launched four airstrikes, hitting two Hamas bases, an observation post and a building used by the terrorist organization in northern Gaza.

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Air strike, Gaza Photo credit: Channel 2 News

Yesterday, Hamas’ armed wing announced that a senior level member of the weapons manufacturing program was killed when an explosion occurred.

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