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IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket fire on south

Projectiles fired at the Eshkol Regional Council, greater Ashkelon area cause no harm. IDF strikes destroy a Hamas military compound in the northern Gaza Strip.

by  News Agencies and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  12-01-2019 05:31
Last modified: 12-01-2019 09:40
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket fire on southAP/Hatem Moussa

Rockets fired from Gaza Strip at Israel | Photo: AP/Hatem Moussa

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The Israeli military targeted several Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after terrorists fired rockets at southern communities near the border, late on Friday night.

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that the airstrikes targeted a Hamas military compound in the northern Gaza Strip.

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"The IDF looks gravely upon the firing of any kind of weapons toward Israeli territory, and will continue to take whatever action is necessary against any attempts to harm Israeli civilians," the military said in a statement.

"The Hamas terrorist organization is responsible for all acts in and emanating from the Gaza Strip, and it will be held accountable for any acts of terror carried out against Israeli civilians."

According to the IDF, rockets were fired at the Eshkol Regional Council at around 9 p.m. on Friday and two hours later at the southern city of Ashkelon and the kibbutzim of Karmia and Zikim. All hit open areas, causing no damage or injuries.

Earlier on Friday, a Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli fire near the Gaza border, during the weekly riots near the security fence. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, four other people were wounded.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar reported Friday that talks over the past two days have resumed between Hamas and Israel through Egyptian, Qatari and UN mediators over a long-term truce agreement, which also covers the issue of a prisoner swap deal.

On Wednesday morning, Defense Minister Naftali Bennett warned that Israel would respond to rocket fire no matter whether any damage was caused.

"We deem a rocket that does not cause damage to be the same as a rocket that does. Those who fire will be hit," he stated.

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