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Israeli aircraft strike three Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after an explosives-armed drone crosses into Israel.
“The demonstrations were of an especially violent nature, which included a large amount of IEDs, grenades and Molotov cocktails being thrown towards IDF forces along the fence,” according to the Israelis.
The Sept. 1 Hezbollah attack on Israel was a “reciprocal measure,” says the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
Hamas official says the P.A. intelligence service exploited “people with inappropriate leanings and deviant thoughts” to undermine the political situation in Gaza.
“Treasury is targeting Jammal Trust Bank and its subsidiaries for brazenly enabling Hezbollah’s financial activities,” said Sigal Mandelker, U.S. Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, who also noted that “this administration will not falter to hold Hamas and its Iranian leaders accountable for their violence.”
Rocket sends children running for shelter before reportedly falling on the Gaza side of the border • IDF strikes Hamas observation post in retaliation.
Cairo threatens to abandon its mediation efforts between Israel and Gaza if the coastal enclave continues to fire rockets at the Jewish state.
Islamic State is believed to be behind deadly blasts near Gaza City • Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls on Gaza to “maintain its cool,” vows situation will be deal with in a “forceful and wise manner.”
Speculation abounds as to whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order to brief rival Benny Gantz on current security issues is a sign that the Jewish state is preparing for a major conflict on one or more fronts.
Israel’s Kan reported that Egypt has invited Hamas officials to Cairo as part of talks to restore calm in the region.
Thousands evacuated as rocket fire interrupts festival in Sderot • Iron Dome intercepts two rockets, third lands near highway • Israel retaliates against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
“Should people feel financially at ease, the ghost of war will be totally removed,” Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi tells Reuters.
