Israel launched airstrikes on numerous sites in the Gaza Strip on Friday, 5 August, killing at least 10 people, including three children, Palestinian media reports. At least 75 others were wounded when the airstrikes hit their homes in the east of Gaza City, and were immediately moved to hospital for medical treatment, the Palestinian Ministry of Health says. Israel’s Ministry of Defence said that the airstrikes targeted the Islamic Jihad militant group in response to a preminent threat following the arrest of another senior militant. IDF Spokesperson. Ran Kochav said that Israeli aircraft and tanks targeted and destroyed five rocket launchers and six weapon production workshops. Kochav added that the military operation will last for a week, with no plans to hold any negotiations for a ceasefire at the moment. The IDF also announced that 19 Islamic Jihad members were arrested overnight in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said in a televised speech that “this government has a zero tolerance policy for any attempted attacks — of any kind — from Gaza towards Israeli territory.” He added that Israel will not “shy away” from a broader conflict….
Israel Launches Airstrikes, Killing 10 and Injuring 75 Palestinians
August 6, 2022
