Israel launches Gaza air strikes 'in response to rocket attack'

The Israeli military has carried out air strikes in Gaza in response to a rocket attack from the Hamas-controlled territory, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

At least four Palestinians were wounded, with one sustaining “serious injuries”, according to al-Jazeera.

After the attack, the IDF tweeted: “A short while ago, a projectile hit an open region in the Ashkelon region. No injuries have been reported.

“In response, IAF aircraft targeted two Hamas posts in the northern Gaza strip.”