GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel carried out a blistering offensive of more than 50 airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, assassinating Hamas’ military commander and targeting the armed group’s training facilities and rocket launchers in Israel’s most intense attack on the territory in nearly four years.
Israel said the airstrikes, launched in response to days of rocket fire out of Hamas-ruled Gaza, were the beginning of a broader operation against the Islamic militants codenamed ‘‘Pillar of Defense.’’ Israeli defense officials said a ground operation was a strong possibility in the coming days though they stressed no decisions had been made and much would depend on Hamas’ reaction. There were no immediate signs of extraordinary troop deployments along the border.
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How dare Israel defend its citizens from hundreds of rockets fired by Hamas into civilian areas.
I'm Shocked...absolutely Shocked by Israel's refusal to allow Hamas to continue to attack its men, women and children day after day.
Wouldn't any other country in the world allow it citizens to be terrorized and killed?
Would they even consider protecting and defending them?
I'm absolutely Shocked Israel refuses to allow Hamas to continue its rein of terror.