Islamic Jihad Keeps Up Rocket Attacks - IDF Counters And Launches More Airstrikes

Islamic Jihad keeps up rocket attacks

The Times of Israel is liveblogging Saturday’s events as they happen.

Israel launches airstrike near Gaza City – Palestinian reports

By EMANUEL FABIAN

Palestinian media outlets are reporting an Israeli airstrike near Gaza City.

According to the reports an observation post is struck.

The Israel Defense Forces confirms it is carrying out strikes in the Gaza Strip, but does not offer further details.

The strikes come after two rockets were launched at southern Israel.

IDF says 2 rockets fired from Gaza in latest attack; 1 intercepted

The Israel Defense Forces says two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip at southern Israel in the latest attack.

One rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system, while the second landed in an open area, not causing any damage, the IDF says.

Rocket alerts go off in Gaza-area towns

Incoming rocket sirens are sounding in towns close to the border with the Gaza Strip, an hour and 12 minutes into a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The alerts go off in Nirim and Ein Hashlosha.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage in the attack.

IAF targets two underground launchers in latest strike

The Israel Defense Forces says it targeted two underground Islamic Jihad rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip following the latest rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF launches airstrikes in response to ongoing rocket fire

The Israel Defense Forces says it is continuing to carry out strikes in the Gaza Strip following renewed rocket fire on southern Israel.

The IDF says it will provide further details later.

Sirens sound in the southern towns of Nirim and Ein Hashlosha, 11 minutes into the reported ceasefire.

Incoming rocket alerts continue despite ceasefire reportedly taking effect

Incoming rocket sirens continue to sound in southern Israel, minutes into a reported ceasefire.

Alerts go off in Kissufim and the city of Sderot.

The ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad was reported to begin at 10 p.m.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for the rocket attacks in recent minutes.

Rocket alerts sound in Ashkelon, other southern towns

Incoming rocket sirens continue to sound in towns across southern Israel, minutes before a ceasefire is set to begin.

The sirens sound in the cities of Sderot, Ashkelon, and numerous towns close to the border with the Gaza Strip.

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