Israeli retaliation for Gaza attack

After firing two missiles against Tel Aviv, launched an offensive against positions in the Strip

JERUSALEM – Two rockets launched from Gaza on Tel Aviv from Gaza have set off alarm sirens throughout the city and the urgent summoning of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his security cabinet, military officials and advisers. Later, according to military sources, attacks were launched against positions in the Palestinian enclave.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a tweet that the two rockets were launched on Israeli territory from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israeli media initially reported that one of the rockets had been intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. However, the IDF later stated that neither of them had been hit and they fell into the sea and uninhabited land.

The Israeli channel Channel 10, which quoted anonymous military officials, said it was Fajr rockets, Iranian-made. Tel Aviv has not been attacked by rockets or missiles since the 2014 war against Hamas. Although this organization did not attribute the attack last night, it is likely that Israeli forces will react quickly and firmly.

On the other hand, Israel is going through a very agitated political scenario. On April 9, there will be a general election at which Prime Minister Netanyahu will appear for the moment leading the poll, despite the corruption scandals surrounding his administration. Yesterday, before the attack, Hamas forces had dispersed hundreds of Palestinians to protest the deplorable living conditions in this territory, blocked by Israel and Egypt since the badumption of power by the militant group. 2007.

The videos that have been circulating on social networks show the Palestinian police firing in the air, hitting protesters and taking them into police vehicles. Human rights groups said Hamas had arrested a dozen activists this week who were organizing the rally with the slogan "We want to live."

AFP and Reuters agencies