Israeli aircraft bombed a multi-story building in Gaza City on Aug. 9, local residents said, a few hours after Palestinian militants fired a long-range rocket at Israel’s largest southern city.
At least four people were hurt in the air strike, health officials said. An Israeli military spokesman declined to comment. The explosion shook buildings in Gaza City as dust and grey smoke filled the air, a Reuters witness said.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that more than 180 rockets and mortars were launched from Gaza toward Israel, sparking rocket alarms in the country. According to the Jerusalem Post, more than 200 rockets and mortars were launched since Aug. 8, leaving 28 Israelis injured.
“We are prepared for any scenario and we will continue to do everything necessary to maintain and strengthen the sense of security of the local residents. I am sure the residents of the Gaza border communities are strong and we call on them to continue to listen to the instructions of the Home Front Command,” Head of the Southern Command Maj.-Gen.Herzi Halevi said.
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