Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Sirens sounded in Israeli communities near the border following the killing of the commander and deputy of Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s launch force.
Hamas and PIJ have long been known to build terror infrastructure and store weapons in, around and under schools, hospitals and mosques.
Ali Ghali and two Islamic Jihad operatives in Gaza have been eliminated, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
In a press conference, the Israeli premier put its enemies on notice.
“We dealt Islamic Jihad the most significant blow it has ever suffered,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired several rocket barrages at Israel, to which the Israel Defense Forces responded with strikes on PIJ assets.
PIJ plot to kill Israelis with anti-tank missile thwarted, says military spokesperson • Hamas not actively participating in the attacks for now.
Warning sirens blare across communities near Gaza including Ashkelon, as well as in Ashdod and the greater Tel Aviv area.
The Defense Ministry is busing people elsewhere in the country, where they are being put in hotels, hostels and guesthouses for the next few days.
The air force’s targets included a terrorist cell in the city of Qarara, close to Khan Younis.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid backs the counterterrorism mission.
China, France and the UAE called the emergency session.
