- Palestinian terror groups claimed responsibility for firing more than 100 rockets and mortars from Gaza into Israel from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning in the worst bombardment seen since the 2014 Gaza war
- The Israel Defence Forces said they struck 25 military targets in Gaza in retaliation for the launches which reportedly wounded three soldiers.
- A ceasefire was reportedly reached by late Wednesday morning, although Israel says it remains poised to retaliate.
Palestinian terror groups claimed responsibility for firing more than 100 rockets and mortars from Gaza into Israel from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning in the worst bombardment seen since the 2014 Gaza war referred to as Operation Protective Edge.
Israel’s Channel 10 estimated that more than 115 rockets and missiles were launched from Gaza into Israel after the first sirens were heard near the Gaza border at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Other estimates listed the number as high as 130.
Despite the heavy barrage, no civilian casualties have been reported on the Israeli side as its Iron Dome missile defence system shot down many of the projectiles. Israel’s Defence Forces (IDF) said three of its soldiers were wounded by mortar fragments on Tuesday, Haaretz reported.
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