Palestinian resistance forces launch rocket attacks after Israeli strikes on Gaza
The rocket fire set off air-raid sirens throughout southern Israel and as far away as Tel Aviv
Palestinian resistance forces fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel, in a first response to Israeli airstrikes that have killed 19 Palestinians, including three senior militants and at least 10 civilians.
The rocket fire set off air-raid sirens throughout southern Israel and as far away as the Tel Aviv area, on the Mediterranean Sea, 50 miles away. Residents had been bracing for an attack since Israel carried out its first airstrikes early Tuesday.
Israeli TV stations showed air defense systems intercepting rockets above the skies of Tel Aviv. In the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan, people lay face-down on the ground as they took cover during one attack.
In a move that could further raise tensions, Israeli police said they would permit a Jewish ultranationalist parade to take place next week. The parade, meant to celebrate Israel’s capture of east Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites, marches through the heart of the Old City’s Muslim Quarter and often leads to friction with local Palestinian residents.
As air raid sirens continued to wail, Israeli media said at least 100 rockets had been fired. Israeli rescuers said two people were hurt running for shelter, and local officials said an empty home in the southern town of Sderot was struck.
Throughout the day, Israeli aircraft hit targets in Gaza for the second straight day, killing at least three Palestinians.
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