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Hamas fired rockets toward Ashdod from inside humanitarian shelter [View all]
Hamas fired rockets toward Ashdod from near a humanitarian shelter in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Monday, according to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
Rockets were fired toward Ashdod for the first time since January on Monday afternoon. Eight rockets were fired in the barrage, with three intercepted by the Iron Dome. Later in the evening, rockets were fired toward Ashkelon as well.
According to the IDF, the rockets fired toward Ashdod were launched from a humanitarian zone in Deir al-Balah where civilians were staying. Air Force fighter jets struck the launcher on Monday evening, with secondary explosions seen after the strike indicating that weapons were being stored at the site.
“The attack was carried out precisely while avoiding harm to civilians who had evacuated the area before the attack was carried out,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit. “The terrorist organization Hamas operates in a systematic and cynical manner from civilian facilities and places its assets near civilian populations, thus using them as a human shield.”
Rockets were fired toward Ashdod for the first time since January on Monday afternoon. Eight rockets were fired in the barrage, with three intercepted by the Iron Dome. Later in the evening, rockets were fired toward Ashkelon as well.
According to the IDF, the rockets fired toward Ashdod were launched from a humanitarian zone in Deir al-Balah where civilians were staying. Air Force fighter jets struck the launcher on Monday evening, with secondary explosions seen after the strike indicating that weapons were being stored at the site.
“The attack was carried out precisely while avoiding harm to civilians who had evacuated the area before the attack was carried out,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit. “The terrorist organization Hamas operates in a systematic and cynical manner from civilian facilities and places its assets near civilian populations, thus using them as a human shield.”
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-793600
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