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Nearly 40 rockets have been launched with some hitting the ground near Kibbutz Kissufim.
Palestinian terrorists quickly responded with additional series of rockets targeting civilians.
Troops also confiscated many weapons and other means of warfare.
Damascus has accused Jerusalem of targeting the airport, where Iranian arms are stored, three times in the past two months.
A gun battle erupted after Israeli forces entered Aqbat Jaber close to Jericho in the Jordan Valley.
Soldiers up to the rank of lieutenant colonel are allowed to attend political protests so long as they are not identifiable as service members.
The attack, which reportedly targeted weapons intended for Hezbollah, came a day after Iran’s foreign minister toured Lebanon’s border with Israel.
The suspect breached the security barrier from the northern part of the Hamas-ruled enclave.
Gen. Michael E. Kurilla is set to meet with IDF chief Herzi Halevi and other top defense officials.
“These are Israel’s reserve stockpiles for times of war,” a former cabinet minister says. “The move has had a bigger meaning in light of the threats on Israel in multiple theaters.”
“Today’s debate has crossed all lines. Not only am I both appalled and outraged to the very depths of my soul, but I am sad—very, very, sad,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan.
Twelve U.S. Congress members attended the English-language event.
