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IAF strikes Hamas targets in response to rocket fire

January 31, 2014 10:16
The Iron Dome system intercepts rockets launched from Gaza (Photo: IDF)

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Charlotte Oliver,

Charlotte Oliver

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The Israeli Air Force struck three suspected terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip early this morning in response to a rocket fired from the region, it has been confirmed.

According to the IDF, the airstrikes destroyed a weapons arsenal, a weapon-making facility, and a terrorist site. This took place after a Hamas-launched rocket exploded in an open area in the Sdot Negev region in southern Israel late Thursday night.

An army spokesperson said: “Direct hits were confirmed. Israelis cannot be held at the mercy of these hideous terrorists operating from Hamas Gaza strip.

“The bases of Gaza terrorism and its industry of death will not be immune while our citizens are being attacked.”

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