Israeli Air Force jets have launched a series of strikes on Gaza, allegedly destroying several of Hamas’ arms depots and manufacturing facilities, in response to projectiles fired against Israel.
WATCH Israel Makes 'Additional' Airstrike on Five Targets in Gaza Strip https://t.co/CXdguSYZJ9
— New Media (@new16media) June 3, 2018
The Israeli Army announced that it had attacked an additional five targets inside a compound allegedly belonging to the Hamas “naval force” inside Gaza, which has been under a total land and sea blockade since 2007.
At this moment there is heavy shelling on Gaza#GazaUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/fLshhbZXIp
— alQuds (@palestine_bs) June 2, 2018
At least four mortar shells were reportedly launched from the Gaza Strip into southern Israeli territory earlier on Saturday. One of the shells failed to reach Israeli territory and landed on the Gaza side of the border, while three were allegedly intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system.
Israeli military says it has struck Hamas militant sites in Gaza in response to the resumption of rocket fire toward Israel. https://t.co/5JeuUwuMh4
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 3, 2018
No one was injured in the incident, which came just days after a major escalation of tensions.
Israeli authorities have reiterated that they hold Hamas ultimately responsible for all events that transpire in the Gaza Strip, and accused the group of attempting to “turn the area next to the security fence into a violent zone.”
#Palestinians Take Part in the Great March of #Return for 11th Week In a Row (PHOTOS) https://t.co/AIjOckoW3P @PalestineChron pic.twitter.com/BDilojfcgq
— Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) June 2, 2018
On Friday, the weekly Great March of Return demonstrations once again turned violent, with at least 40 people injured by gunfire – and a young Palestinian paramedic killed while trying to help wounded activists at the Gaza border.
Facing international criticism for targeting medical workers, Israel promised to probe the incident, but once again shifted the blame on Hamas, accusing the group of inciting civilians and using them as human shields.
Rare interview with slain Palestinian medic Ryazan al-Najjar https://t.co/iVndECbgeg via @YouTube #RazanAlNajjar #Marr
— Theodore Koulouris (@theokoulouris) June 3, 2018
Rejecting the accusation of using excessive force against the protests, in which over 120 people were killed and thousands injured since March 30, Israeli officials have repeatedly claimed their right to protect the border using all means necessary.
(RT, PC, Social Media)
