IAF Bombs Hamas Targets in Response to Arson Balloon Attacks
8 August, 2021 |
3 years ago
Jerusalem, 8 August, 2021 (TPS) -- Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets bombed Hamas terror targets early Saturday morning in response to several arson balloon attacks on southern Israel on Friday.
Gaza-based terrorists launched several balloons tied to flammable materials into Israel, igniting four blazes in open spaces.
The IDF stated that it hit a Hamas military compound and rocket-launching site.
“The rocket launching site was in a civilian area, once again emphasizing how Hamas endangers Palestinian civilians,” the IDF stated.
No injuries were reported.
“We will continue to respond as necessary to Hamas terrorist activities emanating from Gaza,” the IDF added.
Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum stated in response that “the determination of the young people in Gaza” to continue firing incendiary balloons at Israel “proves for the thousandth time that they do not accept Israel’s dictates and its attempts to impose equations on the Gaza Strip.”
He said that “the hollow demonstrations of power and the empty attacks by Israel do not frighten the young people in Gaza and will not deter them from continuing to fight the siege and obtain their rights to live with dignity.”
