Arson Terrorism Continues, IDF Strikes Hamas Targets
30 August, 2020 |
5 years ago
Jerusalem, 30 August, 2020 (TPS-IL) -- IDF tanks on Saturday night attacked Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the arson and explosive balloons launched by Gazan terrorists into Israeli territory during the day.
On Friday morning, terrorists from Gaza launched a barrage of six rockets at Israel. The projectiles exploded in open areas and no one was hurt. In response, the Israeli Air Force attacked Hamas targets, including a munitions manufacturing site.
In recent weeks, terrorists in the Gaza Strip have been launching balloons tied to flammable materials and explosive charges into communities in the vicinity of the Strip.
The arson attacks have ignited fires, but no one was injured in the attacks and no damage to property was caused.
On Saturday, firefighters worked to extinguish 25 fires.
Most of the fires were small and not dangerous, the Fire Department noted.
However, the KKL-JNF stated that hundreds of fires have consumed thousands of acres, and much damage was caused to trees and animals in the affected areas.
Environmental experts say it will take at least 15 years to rehabilitate the vegetation and wildlife that have been destroyed.
