16 mar 2019
The Hamas Movement held the Israeli occupation state responsible for the consequences of its wanton aerial attacks on civilians and resistance sites in the Gaza Strip.
In press remarks on Friday, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum condemned the Israeli air raids on Gaza as another crime against the Palestinian people, holding the Israeli government fully responsible for any developments resulting from its aggression.
Barhoum accused the Israeli government of seeking to find a scapegoat for its internal crises.
He affirmed that the Palestinian resistance knows how to deal with such criminal entity and break its equations, adding that the resistance would not hesitate to protect and defend its own people.
In press remarks on Friday, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum condemned the Israeli air raids on Gaza as another crime against the Palestinian people, holding the Israeli government fully responsible for any developments resulting from its aggression.
Barhoum accused the Israeli government of seeking to find a scapegoat for its internal crises.
He affirmed that the Palestinian resistance knows how to deal with such criminal entity and break its equations, adding that the resistance would not hesitate to protect and defend its own people.
15 mar 2019
Benny Gantz, head of Kachol Lavan political party, called on overnight Thursday for Israel “to act aggressively against violations of our sovereignty and against an attack on the security of the state of Israel.”
Benny Gantz’s remark came after a number of missiles were fired from the besieged Gaza Strip towards southern and central Israel.
Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense system was activated as a result of the launched missiles and intercepted most of them.
Following missiles fired at Israel, Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting 100 sites across Gaza and injuring four Palestinians.
Benny Gantz’s remark came after a number of missiles were fired from the besieged Gaza Strip towards southern and central Israel.
Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense system was activated as a result of the launched missiles and intercepted most of them.
Following missiles fired at Israel, Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting 100 sites across Gaza and injuring four Palestinians.
Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas, have denied responsibility for the missile attack on Tel Aviv that happened last night.
In a brief statement on its website, al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas affirmed that it had nothing to do with the missile attack on Tel Aviv, adding that the incident happened as officials from Hamas and Egypt were holding a meeting in Gaza.
For its part, spokesman for Islamic Jihad Dawoud Shahab denied what he described as false Israeli claims about his Movement’s responsibility for the launch of missiles at Tel Aviv.
The Popular Resistance Committees also affirmed that its armed wing, Salahuddin Brigades, did not fire any rockets or missiles at Tel Aviv.
Earlier, the Israeli occupation army said that it had spotted two missiles in the airspace of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, claiming that they were fired from Gaza.
In a brief statement on its website, al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas affirmed that it had nothing to do with the missile attack on Tel Aviv, adding that the incident happened as officials from Hamas and Egypt were holding a meeting in Gaza.
For its part, spokesman for Islamic Jihad Dawoud Shahab denied what he described as false Israeli claims about his Movement’s responsibility for the launch of missiles at Tel Aviv.
The Popular Resistance Committees also affirmed that its armed wing, Salahuddin Brigades, did not fire any rockets or missiles at Tel Aviv.
Earlier, the Israeli occupation army said that it had spotted two missiles in the airspace of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, claiming that they were fired from Gaza.
Israeli warplanes has waged multiple airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since 01:15 am on Friday, causing considerable damage to homes and property.
The Palestinian Information Center (PIC) in Gaza said that 45 air raids had taken place during the early morning hours of Friday and targeted civilian homes and facilities as well as agricultural tracts of land and resistance sites.
In addition to the material damage in the bombed areas, a man and his wife were reportedly injured during one of those aerial attacks.
Israeli gunboats also participated in the wanton aggression against Gaza and intensively opened fire towards Gaza waters and shores, particularly off the coast of Rafah.
In the same context, the Israeli occupation army said in a statement that its military helicopters and aircrafts had bombed about 100 targets across Gaza.
In retaliation, the Palestinian resistance announced their armed brigades launched several rockets at Israeli military sites and settlements near Gaza.
The air raids happened after Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security meeting at the headquarters of the Israeli army to discuss the response to the firing of two missiles towards Tel Aviv.
The armed wings of the Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, denied responsibility for the missile attack on Tel Aviv, while the Palestinian ministry of interior in Gaza launched an investigation into what happened.
4 Palestinians injured in 100 Israeli airstrikes across Gaza
Four Palestinians were injured Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting several sites across the besieged Gaza Strip hours after missiles were reportedly fired from Gaza, on predawn Friday.
A Ma’an reporter said that two Palestinians were injured during Israeli airstrikes targeting Rafah City in the southern Gaza Strip. However, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that four Palestinians were injured; a man and his wife in Rafah City, and two other Palestinians in Gaza City.
Israeli warplanes also launched four missiles targeting a seaport in western Khan Younis.
Explosions were heard in Gaza City as Israeli warplanes targeted a Hamas resistance site with three airstrikes.
Israeli warplanes also targeted a site in western Beit Lahiya with two missiles, and another site in the city with five missiles.
The Israeli army announced that 100 sites were targeted across the Gaza Strip, in response to missiles reportedly fired from Gaza.
Palestinian factions denied responsibility for any missiles fired from Gaza.
Additionally, the Palestinian Ministry of Interior and Security in Gaza said in a statement that the fired missiles were against national and factional consensus.
The ministry said that necessary measures will be taken against those responsible.
The Palestinian Information Center (PIC) in Gaza said that 45 air raids had taken place during the early morning hours of Friday and targeted civilian homes and facilities as well as agricultural tracts of land and resistance sites.
In addition to the material damage in the bombed areas, a man and his wife were reportedly injured during one of those aerial attacks.
Israeli gunboats also participated in the wanton aggression against Gaza and intensively opened fire towards Gaza waters and shores, particularly off the coast of Rafah.
In the same context, the Israeli occupation army said in a statement that its military helicopters and aircrafts had bombed about 100 targets across Gaza.
In retaliation, the Palestinian resistance announced their armed brigades launched several rockets at Israeli military sites and settlements near Gaza.
The air raids happened after Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security meeting at the headquarters of the Israeli army to discuss the response to the firing of two missiles towards Tel Aviv.
The armed wings of the Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, denied responsibility for the missile attack on Tel Aviv, while the Palestinian ministry of interior in Gaza launched an investigation into what happened.
4 Palestinians injured in 100 Israeli airstrikes across Gaza
Four Palestinians were injured Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting several sites across the besieged Gaza Strip hours after missiles were reportedly fired from Gaza, on predawn Friday.
A Ma’an reporter said that two Palestinians were injured during Israeli airstrikes targeting Rafah City in the southern Gaza Strip. However, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that four Palestinians were injured; a man and his wife in Rafah City, and two other Palestinians in Gaza City.
Israeli warplanes also launched four missiles targeting a seaport in western Khan Younis.
Explosions were heard in Gaza City as Israeli warplanes targeted a Hamas resistance site with three airstrikes.
Israeli warplanes also targeted a site in western Beit Lahiya with two missiles, and another site in the city with five missiles.
The Israeli army announced that 100 sites were targeted across the Gaza Strip, in response to missiles reportedly fired from Gaza.
Palestinian factions denied responsibility for any missiles fired from Gaza.
Additionally, the Palestinian Ministry of Interior and Security in Gaza said in a statement that the fired missiles were against national and factional consensus.
The ministry said that necessary measures will be taken against those responsible.
14 mar 2019
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At least two rockets launched form the besieged Gaza Strip have landed in the Israeli capital Tel Aviv, bypassing the Iron Dome missile system to mark yet another embarrassing defeat for one of the world’s most expensive military forces.
The attack on Thursday night caused rocket alerts to blare throughout central Israel, Israeli media reported. Several people told local media that they could hear two loud blasts in in the Gush Dan (the greater Tel Aviv area), while some also claimed to have seen Iron Dome missiles being launched. |
Authorities in Tel Aviv and Rishon Lezion municipalities said they would open public shelters as a cautionary measure.
The Iron Dome missile system was activated but apparently failed to intercept any of the missiles.
The Israeli military confirmed the news but tried to pass off the interception failure as a result of the missile system’s self-destruction mechanism which kicked in once it realized the missiles were going to land in open areas.
Initial reports suggested that the rockets caused no damages or injuries. However, several people had to be treated for shock as this was the first time since Israeli’s last war with Gaza in 2014 that missile sirens were being activated in Tel Aviv.
Military spokesman Ronen Manelis said nobody in Tel Aviv expected Palestinian rockets to travel this far.
"We did not have advance knowledge of this fire today, and in fact it surprised us," Manelis said.
Israel launches attacks on Gaza
Shortly after the attack, the Israeli military said it was "attacking terror targets in Gaza" but did not provide any details. Palestinian sources reported Israeli attacks near the Khan Yunis port, in southern Gaza.
Eyewitnesses in Gaza said Israeli warplanes were carrying out airstrikes across the enclave.
Press TV's correspondent said there had been no reports of casualties from the Israeli attacks, but people living in Gaza feared a major escalation from the Israeli military.
Netanyahu calls emergency meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also acts as the regime’s minister for military affairs, called an emergency meeting at army headquarters after the rocket attack.
According to reports, Israelis had asked an Egyptian security delegation in Gaza to leave the area. Media outlets in Gaza reported that the Hamas resistance movement had evacuated military posts in anticipation of Israeli attacks.
The delegation has been mediating indirect talks between Hamas and Israel since late February reportedly in hopes of striking a truce deal that could lead to a long-term agreement lasting between five to 10 years.
A Palestinian source in Gaza told Haaretz that the rockets were fired from the northern part of the enclave. No Palestinian groups claimed responsibility for the attack. Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad denied any role in the attack.
Iron Dome’s failure
The missile attack further hurts Iron Dome’s reputation as a missile shield system that was supposed to once and for all end concerns about rocket attacks from Gaza.
The multi-billion dollar system experienced a humiliating defeat during the latest military flare-up between Gaza and Tel Aviv in November, when Hamas fired more than 460 rockets at the occupied lands in less than 24 hours in response to Israeli aggression.
The clashes ended after an Egypt-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza.
The truce was criticized by some Israeli officials and led Avigdor Lieberman to step down as the minister of military affairs. The resignation, which could bring about early elections in the occupied lands, was hailed by Hamas as “an admission of defeat” and a “political victory” for the Palestinian resistance.
Back then, Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar warned Israel not to test the resistance group again or it will target Tel Aviv.
Sinwar noted that he had spoken to Muhammad Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades about the possible response to next aggression by Israel.
“Deif asked me to say that Tel Aviv and Gush Dan are next. The first barrage to hit Tel Aviv will surprise Israel," he said.
The Iron Dome missile system was activated but apparently failed to intercept any of the missiles.
The Israeli military confirmed the news but tried to pass off the interception failure as a result of the missile system’s self-destruction mechanism which kicked in once it realized the missiles were going to land in open areas.
Initial reports suggested that the rockets caused no damages or injuries. However, several people had to be treated for shock as this was the first time since Israeli’s last war with Gaza in 2014 that missile sirens were being activated in Tel Aviv.
Military spokesman Ronen Manelis said nobody in Tel Aviv expected Palestinian rockets to travel this far.
"We did not have advance knowledge of this fire today, and in fact it surprised us," Manelis said.
Israel launches attacks on Gaza
Shortly after the attack, the Israeli military said it was "attacking terror targets in Gaza" but did not provide any details. Palestinian sources reported Israeli attacks near the Khan Yunis port, in southern Gaza.
Eyewitnesses in Gaza said Israeli warplanes were carrying out airstrikes across the enclave.
Press TV's correspondent said there had been no reports of casualties from the Israeli attacks, but people living in Gaza feared a major escalation from the Israeli military.
Netanyahu calls emergency meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also acts as the regime’s minister for military affairs, called an emergency meeting at army headquarters after the rocket attack.
According to reports, Israelis had asked an Egyptian security delegation in Gaza to leave the area. Media outlets in Gaza reported that the Hamas resistance movement had evacuated military posts in anticipation of Israeli attacks.
The delegation has been mediating indirect talks between Hamas and Israel since late February reportedly in hopes of striking a truce deal that could lead to a long-term agreement lasting between five to 10 years.
A Palestinian source in Gaza told Haaretz that the rockets were fired from the northern part of the enclave. No Palestinian groups claimed responsibility for the attack. Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad denied any role in the attack.
Iron Dome’s failure
The missile attack further hurts Iron Dome’s reputation as a missile shield system that was supposed to once and for all end concerns about rocket attacks from Gaza.
The multi-billion dollar system experienced a humiliating defeat during the latest military flare-up between Gaza and Tel Aviv in November, when Hamas fired more than 460 rockets at the occupied lands in less than 24 hours in response to Israeli aggression.
The clashes ended after an Egypt-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza.
The truce was criticized by some Israeli officials and led Avigdor Lieberman to step down as the minister of military affairs. The resignation, which could bring about early elections in the occupied lands, was hailed by Hamas as “an admission of defeat” and a “political victory” for the Palestinian resistance.
Back then, Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar warned Israel not to test the resistance group again or it will target Tel Aviv.
Sinwar noted that he had spoken to Muhammad Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades about the possible response to next aggression by Israel.
“Deif asked me to say that Tel Aviv and Gush Dan are next. The first barrage to hit Tel Aviv will surprise Israel," he said.
9 mar 2019
The Israeli air force fired, on Saturday at dawn, several missiles into a few areas, near Gaza city, and in the southern part of the coastal region, causing property damage.
Media sources in Gaza said that Israeli F-16 fighter jets fired at least two missiles into a site near the al-Waha area, northwest of Gaza City, causing excessive damage.
They added that the army fired at least one missile into another site, in the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza city, causing property damage.
The army also fired at least two missiles into an agricultural land, in Juhr ad-Deek area, southeast of Gaza, causing damage to the land and a few surrounding homes.
In addition, the army fired two missiles into another site, west of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, destroying the building and causing damage to surrounding homes.
There have been no reports of casualties among Palestinians in the latest Israeli assaults against the coastal region.
The Israeli army claimed it was retaliating to flammable balloons and a shell launched from Gaza, into nearby Israeli areas.
In a brief statement, the army said that a shell was also fired from Gaza and landed in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council of Settlements.
Media sources in Gaza said that Israeli F-16 fighter jets fired at least two missiles into a site near the al-Waha area, northwest of Gaza City, causing excessive damage.
They added that the army fired at least one missile into another site, in the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza city, causing property damage.
The army also fired at least two missiles into an agricultural land, in Juhr ad-Deek area, southeast of Gaza, causing damage to the land and a few surrounding homes.
In addition, the army fired two missiles into another site, west of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, destroying the building and causing damage to surrounding homes.
There have been no reports of casualties among Palestinians in the latest Israeli assaults against the coastal region.
The Israeli army claimed it was retaliating to flammable balloons and a shell launched from Gaza, into nearby Israeli areas.
In a brief statement, the army said that a shell was also fired from Gaza and landed in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council of Settlements.
6 feb 2019
Israeli artilleries on Wednesday evening targeted two Palestinian resistance sites south of the Gaza Strip.
According to the PIC reporter, at least two shells were fired at two resistance sites east of al-Fakhari town, south of Khan Younis.
No initial casualties were reported.
The Israeli army claimed the offensive comes in response to a rocket-propelled grenade at Eshkol, south of Israel.
According to the PIC reporter, at least two shells were fired at two resistance sites east of al-Fakhari town, south of Khan Younis.
No initial casualties were reported.
The Israeli army claimed the offensive comes in response to a rocket-propelled grenade at Eshkol, south of Israel.
12 jan 2019
Israeli warplanes and tanks late on Saturday bombed several targets in the Gaza Strip.
The PIC reporter said that Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on a resistance post and open areas in Gaza city.
The air raids were followed by artillery shelling on another post in the same city, he added.
Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli occupation army claimed that a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed on an Israeli settlement neighboring the enclave. No damages or injuries were reported.
No Palestinian resistance group has claimed responsibility for the alleged rocket attack.
The Israeli occupation army on Friday killed a 45-year-old Palestinian woman and injured 128 protesters in the Great March of Return.
Following Friday's bloody protests, Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza warned that they would respond to any Israeli aggression on the besieged territory.
The PIC reporter said that Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on a resistance post and open areas in Gaza city.
The air raids were followed by artillery shelling on another post in the same city, he added.
Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli occupation army claimed that a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed on an Israeli settlement neighboring the enclave. No damages or injuries were reported.
No Palestinian resistance group has claimed responsibility for the alleged rocket attack.
The Israeli occupation army on Friday killed a 45-year-old Palestinian woman and injured 128 protesters in the Great March of Return.
Following Friday's bloody protests, Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza warned that they would respond to any Israeli aggression on the besieged territory.
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