Israeli Military ‘Prepared’ for Resumption of Hostilities
June 16, 2021
The Israeli military says it is prepared for a potential resumption of hostilities after it struck Hamas compounds last night in response to the release of incendiary balloons.
The explosive-laden balloons were launched from the Gaza strip into Israel and caused over 26 fires in the south of the country.
It is the first violent exchange since the end of last month’s fragile 11-day Egyptian and US brokered ceasefire and the first test for the new government of Naftali Bennett, which was voted in on Sunday, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power.
Hamas said the attacks were in response to Tuesday’s annual and controversial Jerusalem Day Flag Parade. Both Jewish people and Palestinians see Jerusalem as their political and religious capital.
Local media reports of no casualties on either side.
Story by Natalie Lisbona for the Independent
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