Update:
The IDF has now clarified that they didn’t actually move ground troops into the Gaza Strip although they are attacking from a nearby location with ground troops.
Hamas has been attacking Israel over the past few days with a constant barrage of rockets, trying to hit as many civilian areas as they possibly can and kill as many Israelis as they can.
This is Ido.
He loved the Ninja Turtles, his parents, and life.
Yesterday, Ido was killed when a rocket from Gaza struck his home in Israel. He was only 6 years old.
May his memory be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/UHmjglaJzQ
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 13, 2021
An hour ago, a Hamas rocket hit a civilian neighbourhood in Petah Tikva, causing injuries & significant damage.
Troops from our Search & Rescue Brigade are now at the scene providing assistance in the city's time of need. pic.twitter.com/fnbVXOc0E9
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 13, 2021
In response to the attacks, Israel has been pounding Hamas and have taken out a lot of their leadership in targeted strikes.
As the IDF explains, unlike them, Hamas rockets are not exactly as targeted and have frequently failed, resulting in them falling on their own side and killing civilians.
WATCH as a Hamas rocket aimed at Israel misfires and falls back into Gaza.
But this isn't the 1st time—Hamas misfired 350 rockets in the last 3 days.
These rockets result in the deaths of innocent Gazan civilians.
It's time for the world to hold Hamas accountable. pic.twitter.com/vmhmXTZrl6
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 13, 2021
The IDF has not been shy about announcing who they have taken out, perhaps to serve as a message to other Hamas folks.
These are the faces of some of the top Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders and terrorists.
They were responsible for the rocket attacks against Israel in the last 72 hours.
They will never plan another terror attack again. pic.twitter.com/in1w63wOpF
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 13, 2021
They’ve also taken out their support structure.
Our fighter jets just struck a number of strategically significant buildings belonging to Hamas & a Hamas naval force squad.
Targets struck:
▪️Hamas' main bank
▪️Hamas counterintelligence infrastructureWe continue to strike terror targets in Gaza.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 12, 2021
Hamas said in a statement that the leader of its military operation in Gaza City, Bassem Issa, and other senior military officials were killed in the attacks.
The Israeli internal security agency said Wednesday that Issa and other top Hamas commanders, including the group’s engineering chief and the heads of cyber warfare and rocket development, were killed. In all, the Israeli government said it killed 16 members of the Hamas military arm in the attacks.
This video shows them taking out a building used by Hamas with precision, first one side, then the other, then the whole thing goes.
Israel dishes payback to Hamas. pic.twitter.com/EfV5BfCTf8
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) May 13, 2021
Another hit on another intelligence location:
Earlier today, @IDF struck the military compound of #Hamas #Intelligence Headquarters, also where its main observation post was located. According to reports, at least 20 Al-Qassam members were present there at the time of these targeted strikes. pic.twitter.com/rQm4bP3TL3
— OsintCommando (@OsintCommando) May 13, 2021
There were reports of Israel massing at the border to Gaza, as we previously reported.
But now the IDF is reporting they are now attacking in the air and on the ground against Gaza.
It just got more serious and they are going to take Hamas out.
IDF air and ground troops are currently attacking in the Gaza Strip.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 13, 2021
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