Israeli Military Responds as Air Raid Sirens Wail Across Southern Israel.
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, a series of rockets were fired from the blockaded Gaza Strip towards Israel, marking a troubling escalation in the ongoing tensions in the region. The rocket barrage began at 06:30 am local time (0330 GMT) and emanated from multiple locations in Gaza.
As the rockets streaked across the sky, air raid sirens blared across southern Israel, with their ominous wails reaching as far as the greater Tel Aviv area, tens of kilometers to the north. Residents in affected areas took cover as they braced for the impact of the incoming projectiles.
An AFP journalist in the Palestinian territory reported that no group immediately claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. However, Israeli military officials have stated that terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory, heightening concerns about the origins and motivations behind the attacks.
In response to the rocket fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security chiefs to assess the situation. The Israeli military reported that at least one of the incoming rockets was successfully intercepted by its air defense systems, potentially averting a major disaster.
This incident follows a period of relative calm in the region and is likely to raise tensions between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza. It is essential to note that this is a developing story, and our news portal will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Resources:
1.https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20231007-dozens-of-rockets-fired-from-gaza-towards-israel
2.https://www.dawn.com/news/1779807/dozens-of-rockets-fired-from-blockaded-gaza-towards-israel
4.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67036625
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