Rockets damaged a house in southern city of Sderot, Netivot and highway as rocket alerts reach Tel Aviv
The Israeli army said that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip pounded the Jewish state with "substantial" rocket fire Tuesday after Israel killed a commander of Islamic Jihad.
"There is substantial fire," army spokesman Jonathan Conricus told journalists in a conference call.
Rockets struck the south of Israel and warning sirens wailed in Tel Aviv and other central cities, although there were no immediate reports of hits on the seaside city.
"We are preparing for a number of days of fighting," Conricus said as reports emerged of Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip.
A house was damaged in Israel's southern city of Sderot Tuesday morning by a rocket launched from Gaza.
The army ordered "non-essential" workers in Tel Aviv and central Israel to stay at home like those in the Gaza border region, ordered schools and universities to close and banned public gatherings.
November 12, 2019
Dozens hurt on both sides after hours of violence
According to the latest estimate from Israel's national emergency service, 46 Israelis required medical assistance since the the first rocket barrages were unleashed from Gaza early on Tuesday. Only one person was hurt by shrapnel, while 23 more sustained injuries as they rushed to shelters and 21 suffered from anxiety attacks.
On the Palestinian side, the latest assessment from Gaza's Hamas-run Healthcare Ministry puts the death toll at ten, with 45 more Palestinians injured in IDF strikes on Gaza targets.
US Vice President: America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself
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The United States condemns the barrage of rockets on Israeli civilians. It's clear Hamas & Palestinian Islamic Jihad put violence ahead of bettering the lives of the people of Gaza. America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself.
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Mike Pence joined the ranks of US officials who condemned the rocket attacks on Israel. Earlier in the day, Avi Berkowitz, the new Middle East peace envoy, and US ambassador to Israel David Friedman also spoke in support of Israel.
Israel: Rocket alert reported in multiple communities in Gaza area
IDF says struck three Islamic Jihad operatives in retaliation attack
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The Israeli Air Force just targeted 3 Islamic Jihad terrorists who fired rockets from #Gaza at Israeli civilians earlier today.
Terror target civilians.
Israel targets terror.
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President Rivlin: "We are determined to win"
Israeli President Rivlin said Israel "will not accept a reality in which hundreds pf thousands of citizens continue to live under the threat of rocket fire". In his remarks made while receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the Weizmann Institute of Science, he also said that Israel is determined to win - and will strike its enemies wherever they are hiding,
Gaza Healthcare Ministry says three more killed in IDF strikes in Gaza Strip
Three Palestinians were killed in new Israeli strikes Tuesday targeting positions of the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza, the health ministry in the enclave said.
The deaths brought the Palestinian death toll for the day to 10, including an Islamic Jihad commander and his wife killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Hamas threatens to step into the fray if Egypt-brokered deescalation efforts fail
A senior Hamas leader said Tuesday that the group will join the fighting if Egypt's efforts to mediate in a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad produce no tangible results tonight. He warned that the next round of escalation will see rockets hit targets further to the north than Tel Aviv.
Israel: IDF says struck PIJ rocket launcher in response for earlier attack
The IDF says it struck an underground rocket launcher operated by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in response for an attack launched from the site earlier this day.
Gaza: Islamic Jihad spokesman says Israel won't determine how or when fighting will end
REPORT: NSA: Hamas told Egypt that they do not want an escalation
The National Security Advisor updated security cabinet members that Hamas told Egypt it is not interested in an escalation, according to a Hebrew media report.
The NSA claimed that Egyptian officials contacted Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) after the funeral of PIJ Leader Baha Abu al-Ata, and Hamas claimed they are not interested in escalating the situation, right after Israel voiced the same message.
12:53 PM
IDF strikes PIJ observation post, underground facilities
IDF says it struck a range of additional Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip, including an observation post, a field observer situation room and underground infrastructure used as an arms factory.
12:11 PM
IDF: Iron Dome interception rate at over 90%
According to the IDF, about 190 rockets have been launched at Israel from the Gaza Strip since morning. The interception rate for Iron Dome air defense systems is said to stand at over 90%, with more than 50% of the rockets falling in open areas.
12:09 PM
Gaza's Healthcare Ministry says two killed in airstrike in Gaza's north
Reports are suggesting that those killed were about to launch a rocket strike on Israel.
12:03 PM
Magen David Adom says 46 Israelis received medical help since start of rocket strikes
According to Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, 46 people have received emergency medical assistance since first rockets from Gaza hit Israel on Tuesday. These include 23 people sustaining injuries on their way to bomb shelters and 21 suffering from anxiety attacks.
12:01 PM
Palestinian media report new round of Israeli strikes in Gaza
11:54 AM
11:42 AM
Rocket strike alert in Sderot area
11:38 AM
IDF: Two Islamic Jihad operatives struck in Gaza's north
IDF spokesperson reported that IDF drone struck two Islamic Jihad terrorists north of the Gaza Strip as they were preparing to fire rockets on Israel.
11:37 AM
IDF says struck two Islamic Jihad operatives in north Gaza
The IDF said it struck two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives in the northern part of the Gaza Strip as they were about to launch a rocket attack. It said it confirmed a hit.
11:22 AM
Germany condemns rocket attacks on Israel
The German Foreign Ministry released a statement Tuesday condemning the rocket attacks on the Israeli territory. Calling for restraint and fast de-escalation, it said it supported Egypt's and UN mediation efforts.
11:14 AM
Friedman: 'We stand with our friend and ally Israel'
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an Islamist terrorist org backed by Iran, is again attacking Israel with 100’s of missiles aimed at civilians. We stand w our friend & ally Israel at this critical moment & support Israel’s right to defend itself & bring an end to these barbaric attacks
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10:40 AM
13 hours after death of senior PIJ official, 200 rockets launched from Gaza at Israel
10:03 AM
MDA: Eight-year-old among those hurt in Tuesday rocket attacks
As per reports by Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency service, a total of 39 people have required medical attention as of 14:30 am Israeli time (12:30 GMT), with 20 injuries and 17 cases of anxiety attacks.
09:49 AM
IDF calls in reservists amid Gaza escalation
IDF was reported to order a limited conscription of reserve forces on Tuesday amid an ongoing missile assault from Gaza. The troops will join the active forces in the Iron Dome missile defense units and in the Home Front Command.
09:31 AM
Gaza Health Ministry updates Tuesday's death toll to five
The Hamas-controlled Gaza Healthcare Ministry said a fifth Palestinian died in Tuesday's escalation.
09:22 AM
Direct hit reported in Sderot after missile attack, no reports on casualties yet
There has been no confirmation from the IDF so far.
09:17 AM
IDF: PIJ compounds struck in latest round of attacks
The Israeli military announced it targeted training compounds, including one used by the PIJ naval commandos, a terror tunnel and a tunnel under construction.
The previous strikes included an attack on an arms factory.
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11:01am - IDF targets 2 Islamic Jihad operatives preparing to launch rockets at Israel
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09:14 AM
Naftali Bennett declares "special situation" in area within up to 80 km from Gaza
The decision makes for his first move as Israel's new interim Defense Minister.
09:07 AM
IDF Spokesman: The IDF has begun an additional strike targeting PIJ terror targets in the Gaza Strip
08:37 AM
IDF Spokesman: Israeli tanks fired at three PIJ posts on the Gaza Strip
The announcement comes as terrorist groups continue the rocket strikes on Israeli territory.
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Islamic Jihad continues to fire rockets at Israeli homes. Our tanks just targeted Islamic Jihad terror targets in #Gaza.
Terror targets civilians.
We target terror.
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08:16 AM
Naftali Bennett takes up role as defense minister amid Gaza escalation
Former education minister and New Right parliamentarian Naftali Bennett officially took up his post as defense minister on Tuesday amid the Gaza escalation, taking over for incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a political deal joining Likud with the New Right.
08:12 AM
Gaza Health ministry: Four killed, 25 wounded in cumulative Tuesday attacks
07:57 AM
Hamas chief: Israel's assassination policy has failed, 'fighting spirit' endures
"Israel's assassination policy as part of its security concept has failed, and will not, change the fighting spirit of the resistance factions," Hamas's political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh says in response to IDF's targeted killings.
07:03 AM
Gantz: Gaza action will have no effect on political situation
Gantz says "terrorist Baha Abu al-Ata who was eradicated tonight was death-worthy just like Hamas chief Ahmad Jaabri, just like any other terrorist who conducted deadly operations against Israeli civilians."
Gantz further stated that in regards to the ongoing negotiations talks to form the next government, Israel's strikes against Islamic Jihad targets will have no effect "existing political processes."
07:03 AM
Sirens continue blare in Gaza border communities
Sirens sounded in various southern communities in Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip. Some 160 rockets have been fired since the morning.
06:33 AM
IDF says air strike targeted PIJ operatives part of rocket launching unit
The IDF says its aircraft targeted "a number of PIJ operatives who were part of the terror organization's rocket launching unit [who] were preparing to launch rockets from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel."
06:13 AM
Rocket sirens sound in Ashdod, Gaza border communities
A rocket landed in an open field in Israel's southern city of Ashdod following rocket alert sirens.
06:10 AM
IDF: Iron Dome defense system intercepted 60 of 120 rockets fired from Gaza
05:39 AM
Netanyahu, Kochavi to nation: Israel not interested in escalation but prepared
Incumbent PM Netanyahu says the Islamic Jihad commander Baha Abu Al-Ata, killed in the special operation overnight in Gaza, was a ‘ticking time bomb’ situation.
“This terrorist fired hundreds of rockets and planned more attacks. He was a ticking time bomb," Netanyahu said on live television.
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi says, "We are preparing for escalation from the ground, air and sea.”
05:27 AM
Palestinian factions unite against Israel, issue joint warning
Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip issue joint statement, warning “Israel crossed all the red lines, it will pay a heavy price.
“We remain in high alert and preparedness and weigh our options of response.”
05:21 AM
EU urges 'complete de-escalation' and supports Egypt efforts to de-escalate Gaza violence
"The firing of rockets on civilian populations is totally unacceptable and must immediately stop," the EU's diplomatic service said in a statement.
"A rapid and complete de-escalation is now necessary to safeguard the lives and security of Palestinian and Israeli civilians."
"The EU fully supports the efforts of Egypt in this regard. As the EU has consistently reiterated, only a political solution can put an end to these continuing cycles of violence," spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief said.
05:16 AM
EU condemns 'rockets launched on civilian populations'
European Union says on Israel-Gaza security situation that “Rockets launched on civilian populations must stop. A full rapid stop of the escalation is required to protect the lives and security of Palestinians and Israelis.”
04:49 AM
Factory hit in Sderot as rocket alerts sound in Gaza bordering communities
04:42 AM
Palestinian Authority (PA): Targeting Gaza 'civilian' a 'despicable crime'
The PA condemns the “despicable crime committed by Israel by attacking a civilian and his wife and injuring his children in an air strike aimed at their home. Israel carries the full responsibility for the deterioration of the situation in Gaza.”
04:07 AM
Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad members killed in Gaza
IDF says its aircraft targeted "two PIJ operatives from the terror organizations rocket launching unit [who] posed an immediate threat....A hit was identified."
The two PIJ members were reportedly killed while riding motorbikes and a number of others wounded.
03:32 AM
Killed Palestinian commander planned 'major attack' against Israel
IDF says assassinated Islamic Jihad leader al-Ata “was planning in the next days a major attack against Israel, including rocket fire, ground infiltration into Israeli territory, and use of drones,” outlet Haaretz reports.
03:30 AM
Watch missile explode on main road near Gan Yavne
Rocket hits main road near central Israeli town of Gan Yavne. In dramatic footage captured by road cameras, an explosion on the road is seen, missing by a few feet two vehicles that kept speeding.
Hebrew media report at least one injured in incident.
03:21 AM
IDF: Sirens sound in cities of Ashdod and Modiin
Interception of Gaza rocket near Galim north of Ashdod reported.
03:20 AM
Gantz-Liberman meeting canceled due to security situation
Blue & White and Yisrael Beiteinu release a joint message to the press, saying that "in light of the security situation, the meeting between chairman of Blue & White Benny Gantz and chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu Avigdor Liberman, that was planned for today, was postponed for tomorrow."
02:59 AM
Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ): 'Our response will have no limits'
"What happened is a declaration of war," a PIJ spokesperson said in apparent reference to Israeli targeted attacks on its members in Gaza and Syria.
"Our response will have no limits."
02:43 AM
Army issues civilian safety instructions: 9:00 am Tuesday - 6:00 am Wednesday
The IDF Home Front Command instructed residents in the Gaza bordering communities and Israel's southern Negev area not to congregate more than 100 people in closed spaces. Educational jobs and "non-essential jobs" were canceled.
Residents in Israel's central Dan and Yarkon regions were instructed not to congregate more than 300 people in closed spaces, adding that "non-essential jobs" are permissible provided readily accessible, standard shelters.
02:37 AM
IDF amplifying forces on Gaza border
Israel's army is amplifying its forces stationed on the Gaza Strip border area, calling on reserve troops, local media report.
02:28 AM
IDF: 50 rockets fired this morning from Gaza, 20 intercepted by Iron Dome
Israel's army said that the Iron Dome defense system intercepted 20 of the 50 rockets launched from the Gaza Strip Tuesday morning, as of 9:10 am.
01:56 AM
Palestinian health ministry confirms two dead, seven injured by Israeli strikes
The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the deaths of the commander of the Islamic Jihad Baha Abu Al-Ata and his wife, who were killed in a special operation by Israeli forces early Tuesday morning. Seven more were also wounded.
01:53 AM
Over a million pupils missing studies Tuesday, says Israel public radio
01:50 AM
Egyptian delegation to arrive in Israel today, local media report
01:38 AM
President Rivlin hails 'success of this mornings operations'
Reuven Rivlin applauded Israel's "security forces, who have been working for the success of this morning's operations for a long time," he said apparently referring to the targeted attacks on Palestinian Islamic Jihad members in Gaza and Syria.
01:32 AM
Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon and Ashdod
