Israeli fighter jets strike Gaza

GAZA: Israeli fighter jets late have struck posts and facilities belonging to the armed wing of Islamic Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian security sources said on Sunday. The strike was in response to earlier protests that took place near the borderline area between the besieged coastal enclave and Israel, and the launch of incendiary balloons towards Israel, according to the sources.

Witnesses said that the Israeli fighter jets struck several posts and facilities belonging to al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing in southern, central and northern Gaza Strip, reports Xinhua news agency.

Paramedics said no injuries were reported, but damage were caused to the targeted posts and facilities.

The witnesses said they saw flames of fire and black smoke coming out from the targeted posts, adding that they heard the buzz of the drones and the fighter jets hovering over the Gaza Strip, which was followed by several explosions. The Hamas-run al-Aqsa radio in Gaza reported that Hamas militants fired heavy machineguns at the fighter jets.

Meanwhile, an Israeli army spokesman said in a statement that Israeli fighter jets attacked underground tunnels and several facilities of Hamas that manufacture weapons in response to the launch of incendiary balloons towards southern Israel. (IANS)

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