Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloons, in first flare-up since May truc

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Israeli airstrikes struck Gaza in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for incendiary balloons that crossed into the country from Hamas-controlled territory — an exchange that highlights the fragility of a cease-fire in the region and poses a first test for Israel’s new government.

Israeli jets struck military compounds allegedly belonging to Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, according to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement.

Hamas “is responsible for all events transpiring in the Gaza Strip, and will bear the consequences for its actions,” the IDF said. It said Israel was “prepared for any scenario, including a resumption of hostilities.”

There were no immediate reports of casualties from the airstrike.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/israeli-airstrikes-hit-gaza-in-retaliation-for-incendiary-balloons-in-first-flare-up-since-may-truce/ar-AAL5jYv

[Budi]

1. K&R What was mostly omitted in yesterday's headlines.

Hamas “is responsible for all events transpiring in the Gaza Strip, and will bear the consequences for its actions,” the IDF said. It said Israel was “prepared for any scenario, including a resumption of hostilities.”

[SWBTATTReg]

2. In seriousness, what are the likely results of these balloons actually landing on and causing ...

damages to relevant infrastructure, homes, injuries? They did mention (the article) fires being set, but didn't describe the magnitude of the fires, what they set on fire, etc.

Sounds like a joke almost (the floating bombs/fire devices) and smacks of a desperately feeble and meek response by Hamas to stay relevant.

Why did Israel need to launch airstrikes with billions of dollars of military hardware in response, when a simple rifle shot could have brought down the balloons, don't they have a pretty rigorous defense at the borders of Israel, with sharpshooters?

[Mosby]

3. They started 20 fires, burned 100s of acres.

[SWBTATTReg]

4. Thanks, not a good thing, and hopefully their fire departments are putting them out quickly.

Take care.