The Israeli military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip after the Hamas militant group launched a major new operation, firing rockets into southern Israel.
An emergency warning is in place for Lake Lenthall and Wongi State Forest near Duckinwilla, Queensland. Leave immediately. Keep up to date withThe Israeli military has begun striking targets in the Gaza Strip following a series of rocket attacks and an infiltration by Palestinian militants into southern Israel.
"This is the day of the greatest battle to end the last occupation on Earth," said Mohammad Deif, claiming that 5,000 rockets had been launched. "The Israeli Defence Forces will defend Israeli civilians and the Hamas terrorist organisation will pay heavy price for its actions," it said.The sound of outgoing rockets being fired could be heard in Gaza and sirens wailed as far away as Tel Aviv, some 70 kilometres to the north, during an early morning barrage that lasted more than 30 minutes.
Israel says the blockade is needed to keep militant groups from building up their arsenals. The Palestinians say the closure amounts to collective punishment.
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