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Israel Conducts Over 100 Airstrikes on Hamas Targets in Gaza, Killing Dozens After Recent Rocket Fire

Jan 5, 2025, 05:31 AM

Israel conducted over 100 airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, according to reports from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet. The strikes, which were part of a coordinated operation involving the Israeli Air Force and the Southern Command, aimed to eliminate Hamas militants and infrastructure in response to recent rocket fire into Israeli territory. Palestinian health authorities reported that these attacks resulted in the deaths of more than 110 people over a two-day period. The IDF stated that dozens of Hamas operatives were killed during the operation, which was guided by Military Intelligence.