Israeli Defense Forces launched 17 attacks on military targets and four Hamas headquarters in the Gaza Strip.
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IDF reported that they have launched 17 attacks on military targets and four Hamas headquarters in the Gaza Strip.
In response, the Israeli military launched an offensive against Gaza and declared a blockade of the Palestinian enclave
Israel began airstrikes on Gaza in the afternoon following the Hamas attack
Hamas launched a massive rocket attack on Israeli territory and militants entered southern settlements.
Senior Hamas military commander Mohammad al-Deif announced the start of the operation and reported that 5,000 rockets were fired at Israel.
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