Israel’s military conducted strikes and raids against Hamas targets in northern Gaza on Sunday in response to a series of deadly attacks in the region. The attacks came after a particularly violent weekend that saw rockets fired from Gaza into southern Israel, resulting in several casualties.
The Israeli military stated that the strikes were a response to the ongoing violence perpetrated by Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The operations targeted Hamas infrastructure and weapons manufacturing facilities in an effort to disrupt the group’s ability to carry out further attacks.
The latest round of violence began on Friday when a rocket fired from Gaza struck a home in southern Israel, killing two women. In response, Israel launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza, resulting in the death of several Hamas fighters. Hamas then retaliated by launching more rockets towards Israeli cities, leading to further casualties.
The escalation of violence has raised concerns about a potential large-scale conflict between Israel and Hamas, which have engaged in multiple conflicts over the years. The situation has also highlighted the ongoing tensions in the region, as well as the complex challenges facing efforts to achieve a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Both sides have accused each other of provoking the violence, with Israel blaming Hamas for initiating the rocket attacks, while Hamas claims to be defending itself against Israeli aggression. The international community has called for restraint on both sides and urged a de-escalation of the situation to prevent further loss of life and avoid a broader conflict.
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