Israeli army: Rocket fired from Gaza Strip intercepted
The ceasefire has been in force since Friday last week and would expire without further extension on Friday morning at 7.00 am (local time, 6.00 am CET). During the ceasefire, 80 hostages abducted from Israel by the Palestinian organization have so far been freed as part of an agreement between Israel and Hamas. In return, 210 Palestinian prisoners have been released. In addition, 23 Thais, a Filipino and a Russian-Israeli dual national were released outside the agreement.
During its brutal attack on Israel on October 7, Hamas had abducted around 240 people in the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of fighters from the militia, which is classified as a terrorist organization by the USA and the EU, had infiltrated Israel and, according to Israeli figures, killed around 1,200 people.
In response, Israel massively bombed targets in the Gaza Strip for weeks. According to Hamas, which cannot be independently verified, almost 15,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory so far.
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- Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high in the Gaza Strip, with Hamas frequently threatening to break the peace.
- The Israeli Army has been reinforcement its Air defense system in preparation for any potential rocket fire from Hamas.
- Last night, a Rocketeer was launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, but the Israeli Army's Air defense system successfully intercepted it.
- The Israeli Army has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire and has warned of severe consequences if such incidents continue.
- The Israeli Army has urged civilians living near the Gaza Strip border to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel to ensure their safety in the event of further rocket attacks from Hamas.
- The Israeli Army has stated that it will respond robustly to any further rocket fire from Hamas, demonstrating its commitment to protecting its citizens and territory.
Source: www.stern.de
