After weeks of riots on the border, Hamas has resorted to its old tactic of firing lots of mortars and rockets at Israel. One mortar landed next to a kindergarden. Thankfully no children were in the building at the time.
The IDF reports continuous shelling originiating from Hamas positions:
Moments ago, sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council. Another mortar shell was launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 29, 2018
Following reports of sirens that sounded earlier this morning, a barrage of projectiles were identified from the Gaza Strip at a number of locations in Israel. Several intercepts were made. The details are being reviewed
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 29, 2018
Following the attacks Tuesday morning, Israel’s Foreign Ministry tweeted a statement in response to the mortar fire, hinting that Israel would respond to the provocation.
A barrage of rockets was fired this morning by Palestinian terrorists from #Gaza at communities across Israel’s southern region.#Hamas‘ terrorist rule in Gaza is endangering Israeli lives. Israel will not compromise in protecting its citizens. pic.twitter.com/xHb4N7XU76
— Israel Foreign Min. (@IsraelMFA) May 29, 2018
Former Finance Minister MK Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) also responded to the attacks via Twitter Tuesday morning, saying that the IDF would use “necessary force” in Gaza, while calling on foreign leaders to condemn the terrorist attacks.
Responses to Lapid did not take long:
A barrage of rockets was fired this morning by Palestinian terrorists from #Gaza at communities across Israel’s southern region.#Hamas‘ terrorist rule in Gaza is endangering Israeli lives. Israel will not compromise in protecting its citizens. pic.twitter.com/xHb4N7XU76
— Israel Foreign Min. (@IsraelMFA) May 29, 2018
With tensions high in the Israel’s north, the IDF may have to contend with an increased threat of attacks coming from the Hamas controlled Gaza strip. The government has yet to finish their emergency meeting on the situation. However, it can be assumed the IAF will deliver a much harsher blow to Hamas and Islamic Jihad than before.