IDF Strikes Hamas Posts in Response Arson Attacks

16 July, 2018   |   7 years ago

Jerusalem, 16 July, 2018 (TPS-IL) -- The IDF struck two Hamas posts near Beit Hanoun and Jabalya in the northern Gaza Strip Monday afternoon, in response to recurring arson attacks originating in the area.

“Moments ago, an IAF aircraft struck two Hamas posts in the northern Gaza Strip. These posts were located near areas where arson balloons are launched, starting fires in Israel,” the IDF said in a statement, adding that the strike “was in response to Hamas’ arson attacks against Israeli civilians and Israeli sovereignty.”