Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Sources in Hamas indicated that a coordinated action was coming after Tuesday night passed without the expected barrage of rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave.
Two terrorists died in the strike, the Hamas Health Ministry in the Strip said.
“We are in the midst of a campaign. We are prepared for all possibilities. I suggest that our enemies not test us,” said the Israeli premier.
The prime minister briefed Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein a day before “Operation Shield and Arrow.”
“We must be prepared for every scenario—the IDF and security forces are prepared to defend every front,” said the Israeli defense minister.
Khalil Bahitini, Jahed Ahnam and Tarek Azaldin were preparing to leave for Cairo when the Israel Air Force struck them.
Bomb shelters are prepared in the south and center of the country.
The “severe” surprise attack on the Gaza-based terror group sends the message that Israel “won’t be subject to PIJ’s formulas,” says IDF spokesman.
The assassination of senior PIJ figures came in response to recent rocket fire emanating from the Gaza Strip for which PIJ was responsible.
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Jenin wing claimed responsibility for the attack on Gan Ner.
