From 'Acoustic Kitty' to 'Killer Whale': These animals are alleged spies

Can Dolphins be used as secret agents? The Hamas claims a 'killer dolphin' from Israel killed one of their commandos. They've even released footage claiming the dolphin was an operative of the IDF. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hamas claims 'Killer Zionist Dolphin' killed their commando

Hamas said that Israeli troops attacked its naval commandos with a dolphin operative wearing specialised combat gear.

According to a report by Al-Quds, Israeli security forces deployed a dolphin to chase Hamas frogman commandos off the Gaza Strip's coast on Monday.

An Al-Qassam Brigades naval commando spokesperson said in a video that Hamas naval operatives were driven into the water by a dolphin outfitted with a gadget capable of killing the terrorist group's frogmen during an unspecified operation.&nbsp; 
 
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"Killer Zionist dolphins exist, according to a &nbsp;Hamas publication," tweeted Joe Truzman, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Long War Journal.

"Abu Hamza explains that a member of Hamas' Frogman unit who was killed by Israel during the May conflict found the killer dolphin. The device the alleged killer dolphin was wearing is shown in the publication."

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The type and function of the underwater attacker's device were not revealed, but Al-Quds claimed to have information from sources about another battle cetacean event in August 2015 involving a remote control, a camera, and a weapon capable of firing harpoon-like missiles.

The Al-Quds sources said that Hamas had captured an Israeli dolphin agent in 2015, but they did not say what happened to the military mereswine, which could still be held captive.

The sea mammal was allegedly "stripped of its will" and transformed into a "murderer" by Israeli authorities, according to the BBC.&nbsp;

Previous reports of deadly Israeli dolphins and other militaristic marine animals have become memetic on social media, as evidenced by the popular satirical Mossad Twitter account's tagline: "We install lasers on aquatic animals and other satirical hijinks."

Hamas' latest claim that Israel has hidden soldiers has been widely mocked online.

Some Twitter users wondered if the dolphin was equipped with laser guns, alluding to villains in the comedy film Austin Powers who demand sharks with lasers connected to their heads.&nbsp;

WATCH | Gravitas: Hamas claims 'Killer Zionist Dolphin' killed their commando

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Hamas said that Israeli troops attacked its naval commandos with a dolphin operative wearing specialised combat gear. According to a report by Al-Quds, Israeli security forces deployed a dolphin to chase Hamas frogman commandos off the Gaza Strip's coast on Monday.

Hamas said that Israeli troops attacked its naval commandos with a dolphin operative wearing specialised combat gear. According to a report by Al-Quds, Israeli security forces deployed a dolphin to chase Hamas frogman commandos off the Gaza Strip's coast on Monday. An Al-Qassam Brigades naval commando spokesperson said in a video that Hamas naval operatives were driven into the water by a dolphin outfitted with a gadget capable of killing the terrorist group's frogmen during an unspecified operation. Pictures | Gaza violence: How is Hamas growing its arsenal of rockets to strike Israel? "Killer Zionist dolphins exist, according to a Hamas publication," tweeted Joe Truzman, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Long War Journal. "Abu Hamza explains that a member of Hamas' Frogman unit who was killed by Israel during the May conflict found the killer dolphin. The device the alleged killer dolphin was wearing is shown in the publication." Killer Zionist dolphins exist, according to a Hamas publication. Abu Hamza explains that a member of Hamas' Frogman unit who was killed by Israel during the May conflict found the killer dolphin. The device the alleged killer dolphin was wearing is shown in the publication. pic.twitter.com/gvAyynO3YT — Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) January 10, 2022 × The type and function of the underwater attacker's device were not revealed, but Al-Quds claimed to have information from sources about another battle cetacean event in August 2015 involving a remote control, a camera, and a weapon capable of firing harpoon-like missiles. The Al-Quds sources said that Hamas had captured an Israeli dolphin agent in 2015, but they did not say what happened to the military mereswine, which could still be held captive. The sea mammal was allegedly "stripped of its will" and transformed into a "murderer" by Israeli authorities, according to the BBC. Previous reports of deadly Israeli dolphins and other militaristic marine animals have become memetic on social media, as evidenced by the popular satirical Mossad Twitter account's tagline: "We install lasers on aquatic animals and other satirical hijinks." Hamas' latest claim that Israel has hidden soldiers has been widely mocked online. Some Twitter users wondered if the dolphin was equipped with laser guns, alluding to villains in the comedy film Austin Powers who demand sharks with lasers connected to their heads. WATCH | Gravitas: Hamas claims 'Killer Zionist Dolphin' killed their commando × (With inputs from agencies)

Israel's Mossad trained 'killer dolphins' to attack fighters: Hamas

A shooting took place in Lebanon at a Palestine refugee camp where a funeral procession of a Hamas member was taking place. Three people were reported dead, along with several injured.

3 people killed at the funeral procession of a Hamas member in Lebanon's Palestine refugee camp

Three members of Hamas have died when shooting erupted at the funeral procession for a member of the Islamist movement in a south Lebanon Palestinian refugee camp.

3 killed in shooting during funeral of Hamas member at Lebanon's Palestine refugee camp

A shooting incident at a Palestine refugee camp in Lebanon during a funeral procession of a Hamas member resulted in the death of 3 people while several others were injured.

Shooting at a funeral procession of a Hamas member results in 3 dead & several injured in Lebanon

A day after Hamas militant carried out mass shooting attack in Jerusalem, Israel has now arrested dozens of Hamas members in the occupied West Bank.

50 Hamas members nabbed in West bank; weapons, bomb-making material seized

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured.

A Palestinian gunman from Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three others in Jerusalem's Old City. The gunman was later shot dead by police.

This was the second attack in Jerusalem in four days. Sunday's attack occurred near one of the gates to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third-holiest site in Islam. Jews revere the site as the remnant of two ancient temples.

Hamas identified the gunman as one of its leaders in East Jerusalem, among areas where Palestinians seek statehood.

Unlike the more moderate Palestinian Authority which governs in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, refuses permanent coexistence with Israel.

Britain on Friday banned Hamas, bringing London's stance in line with the United States and the European Union.

"On a morning like this one can draw support from the (British) decision to designate Hamas - including what is called its political wing - as a terrorist organisation," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his cabinet.

Sunday's attack also wounded a second civilian and two Israeli police officers, police said. The dead civilian was identified as a recent Jewish immigrant from South Africa.

Israel captured the Old City and other parts of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed them as its capital in a move not recognised internationally.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured.

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured. A Palestinian gunman from Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three others in Jerusalem's Old City. The gunman was later shot dead by police. This was the second attack in Jerusalem in four days. Sunday's attack occurred near one of the gates to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third-holiest site in Islam. Jews revere the site as the remnant of two ancient temples. Hamas identified the gunman as one of its leaders in East Jerusalem, among areas where Palestinians seek statehood. Unlike the more moderate Palestinian Authority which governs in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, refuses permanent coexistence with Israel. Britain on Friday banned Hamas, bringing London's stance in line with the United States and the European Union. "On a morning like this one can draw support from the (British) decision to designate Hamas - including what is called its political wing - as a terrorist organisation," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his cabinet. Sunday's attack also wounded a second civilian and two Israeli police officers, police said. The dead civilian was identified as a recent Jewish immigrant from South Africa. Israel captured the Old City and other parts of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed them as its capital in a move not recognised internationally. (With inputs from agencies)

Alert level heightened in Jerusalem after Hamas shooting

In a major development, the British government has now decided to designate Palestine's Hamas as a terrorist organisation, saying it will no longer differentiate between the group's political and military wings.

British government decides to designate Palestine's Hamas as terrorist organisation

British Govt has decided to now designate Palestine's Hamas as a terrorist organization, saying it will no longer differentiate between the groups' political and military wings.

United Kingdom to label entirety of Palestinian Hamas as a 'terror outfit'

Israel carried out airstrike against Gaza on Monday night as a retaliation after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave started fires.

Israeli army blamed Hamas for the balloons and said that it targeted locations that belonged to the militant group.

"Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop, as well as a Hamas military compound in Khan Yunis," the Israeli army said in a statement.&nbsp;

"The strikes were in response to Hamas launching incendiary balloons into Israeli territory," the statement added.&nbsp;

The army also fired artillery in north Gaza, as per witnesses. AFP quoted medical sources in the Palestinian enclave to say that no one was killed.

Earlier in the day, Israeli firefighters had said that incendiary balloons had caused three bushfires at sites close to the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

Launching the makeshift devices is a common tactic of militants in Gaza, which Israel has blockaded for nearly 15 years.

Israel frequently responds with airstrikes.

Monday's strikes come after six Palestinians broke out of an Israeli prison earlier in the day through a tunnel, triggering a massive manhunt.

Hamas and Israel fought a devastating 11-day conflict in May, the worst between the two sides in years.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel carried out airstrike against Gaza on Monday night as a retaliation after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave started fires. Israeli army blamed Hamas for the balloons and said that it targeted locations that belonged to the militant group.

Israel carried out airstrike against Gaza on Monday night as a retaliation after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave started fires. Israeli army blamed Hamas for the balloons and said that it targeted locations that belonged to the militant group. "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop, as well as a Hamas military compound in Khan Yunis," the Israeli army said in a statement. "The strikes were in response to Hamas launching incendiary balloons into Israeli territory," the statement added. The army also fired artillery in north Gaza, as per witnesses. AFP quoted medical sources in the Palestinian enclave to say that no one was killed. Earlier in the day, Israeli firefighters had said that incendiary balloons had caused three bushfires at sites close to the Gaza Strip. Launching the makeshift devices is a common tactic of militants in Gaza, which Israel has blockaded for nearly 15 years. Israel frequently responds with airstrikes. Monday's strikes come after six Palestinians broke out of an Israeli prison earlier in the day through a tunnel, triggering a massive manhunt. Hamas and Israel fought a devastating 11-day conflict in May, the worst between the two sides in years. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza after incendiary balloon attacks

Israeli aircraft struck Hamas sites in Gaza early on Sunday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, the military said, as a recent rise in cross-border violence tests a fragile truce that ended fierce fighting in May.

Sanctioned by Hamas, the Islamist armed group that rules Gaza, Palestinian groups said on Saturday they were resuming protests at the Israel-Gaza border, aimed at pressing Israel to ease restrictions on the enclave. The Israeli military said hundreds of Palestinians gathered along the frontier during the night, hurling explosives and burning tyres.

The military said its troops responded with "riot dispersal means" and Gaza medics said at least six Palestinians were hurt, one seriously. A few hours later, Israeli pre-dawn air strikes targeted a Hamas weapons manufacturing complex and a tunnel it said was used by militants, after incendiary balloons were sent across the border.

There were no reports of casualties in the bombings.

An Egyptian-mediated truce ended the May conflict in which Gaza militants fired rockets towards Israeli cities and Israel carried out air strikes across the coastal enclave. At least 250

Palestinians and 13 people in Israel were killed in 11 days of fighting.

But violence has recently increased despite an Israeli announcement this month of a resumption of Qatari aid to Gaza, a decision that had been seen as bolstering the truce.

Palestinian groups say Israel has yet to make good on its word and over the past two weeks militants have fired a rocket and sent balloons carrying incendiary material into Israel, setting off brush fires and drawing Israeli strikes on Hamas facilities.

Citing security threats, Israel keeps Gaza under a blockade, tightly restricting movement in and out of the territory that is home to 2 million Palestinians. Egypt also maintains Gaza restrictions.

Israeli aircraft struck Hamas sites in Gaza early on Sunday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, the military said, as a recent rise in cross-border violence tests a fragile truce that ended fierce fighting in May.

Israeli aircraft struck Hamas sites in Gaza early on Sunday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, the military said, as a recent rise in cross-border violence tests a fragile truce that ended fierce fighting in May. Sanctioned by Hamas, the Islamist armed group that rules Gaza, Palestinian groups said on Saturday they were resuming protests at the Israel-Gaza border, aimed at pressing Israel to ease restrictions on the enclave. The Israeli military said hundreds of Palestinians gathered along the frontier during the night, hurling explosives and burning tyres. The military said its troops responded with "riot dispersal means" and Gaza medics said at least six Palestinians were hurt, one seriously. A few hours later, Israeli pre-dawn air strikes targeted a Hamas weapons manufacturing complex and a tunnel it said was used by militants, after incendiary balloons were sent across the border. There were no reports of casualties in the bombings. An Egyptian-mediated truce ended the May conflict in which Gaza militants fired rockets towards Israeli cities and Israel carried out air strikes across the coastal enclave. At least 250 Palestinians and 13 people in Israel were killed in 11 days of fighting. But violence has recently increased despite an Israeli announcement this month of a resumption of Qatari aid to Gaza, a decision that had been seen as bolstering the truce. Palestinian groups say Israel has yet to make good on its word and over the past two weeks militants have fired a rocket and sent balloons carrying incendiary material into Israel, setting off brush fires and drawing Israeli strikes on Hamas facilities. Citing security threats, Israel keeps Gaza under a blockade, tightly restricting movement in and out of the territory that is home to 2 million Palestinians. Egypt also maintains Gaza restrictions.

Israel bombs Hamas sites in Gaza over fire balloons

Tensions are once again high between the state of Israel and Gaza. The Israeli defence forces reportedly have launched airstrikes and bombings on the Gaza strip on Sunday.

Israel launches airstrike on Gaza strip after border protests

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-jets-conduct-airstrikes-on-gaza-after-border-clashes-407543"> Israelis </a>and Palestinians over the weekend.

The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties.

Israeli defence forces said the jets attacked "a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis as well as terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia".

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The IDF added that a "Hamas underground rocket launch site located adjacent to civilian homes and a school in Shejaiya, was also struck."

Reports claimed at least nine incendiary balloons were launched from Gaza. The latest development comes as Palestinian protesters tried to scale a wall near the Gaza border as Israeli troops opened fire over the weekend. A boy including an Israeli police official were injured in the clashes.

Israel and Hamas were involved in a&nbsp;11-day conflict in May as Israeli jets pounded Gaza as the militant groups retaliated with thousands of rockets aimed at Israel as 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed.

A ceasefire was finally brokered by Egpyt, however,&nbsp;there have been reports of balloons laden with incendiary material aimed at Israel in the past few months leading to tensions.

Israel's fire and rescue service said the incendiary balloons led to fires in fields along the Gaza border on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties.

Reports said the Israeli Army had activated the Iron Dome anti-missile system after rockets were launched towards the country on Saturday which was the first rocket attack since the May ceasefire.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians over the weekend. The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties.

Israeli jets bombed Gaza on Monday after incendiary balloons hit the country days after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians over the weekend. The strikes were carried out in Khan Younes in the south and Jabalia in the north, however, there were no reports of any casualties. Israeli defence forces said the jets attacked "a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis as well as terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia". Watch: The IDF added that a "Hamas underground rocket launch site located adjacent to civilian homes and a school in Shejaiya, was also struck." Reports claimed at least nine incendiary balloons were launched from Gaza. The latest development comes as Palestinian protesters tried to scale a wall near the Gaza border as Israeli troops opened fire over the weekend. A boy including an Israeli police official were injured in the clashes. Israel and Hamas were involved in a 11-day conflict in May as Israeli jets pounded Gaza as the militant groups retaliated with thousands of rockets aimed at Israel as 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed. A ceasefire was finally brokered by Egpyt, however, there have been reports of balloons laden with incendiary material aimed at Israel in the past few months leading to tensions. Israel's fire and rescue service said the incendiary balloons led to fires in fields along the Gaza border on Monday but there were no reports of any casualties. Reports said the Israeli Army had activated the Iron Dome anti-missile system after rockets were launched towards the country on Saturday which was the first rocket attack since the May ceasefire. (With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli jets strike Gaza again after incendiary balloon attacks

Israeli planes targeted Gaza late on Saturday after clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian protesters at&nbsp;the border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-fires-on-protesting-palestinians-in-gaza-24-wounded-407504">Palestinians</a> hurled firebombs at Israeli troops as they fired in return as several were injured, reports said.

Gaza's health ministry said at least 41 civilians were wounded in clashes with Israeli troops as Palestinians tried to climb the Gaza Strip's northern border fence.

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"IDF (Israeli military) troops responded with riot dispersal means, including when necessary live fire," Israel said in a statement.

The Israeli military said its fighter jets had struck four weapons storage and manufacturing sites belonging to Hamas during the airstrikes.

The Israeli military said it had sent additional forces to the Gaza border area amid threat of retaliatory fire from Hamas and has reportedly deployed the Iron Dome anti-missile system.

The Israeli army alleged that &nbsp;"hundreds of rioters" had tried to scale the northern border and had hurled "explosive devices" as the army fired tear gas shells.

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The military said one police soldier was wounded during the clashes.&nbsp;

Israeli police commissioner Kobi Shabtai said its forces will continue to act firmly against the protesters. The latest clashes come as Hamas on Saturday called a protest to mark the burning of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque 52 years ago.

Hamas and Israeli troops were involved in a 11-day conflict in May as Israeli aircraft carried out multiple strikes on&nbsp;Gaza as&nbsp;rockets were fired by militants from the enclave.&nbsp;

A ceasefire was struck later brokered by Egypt&nbsp;however reconstruction activities in Gaza has been stalled even as &nbsp;Israel announced it would allow funds from Qatar to reach&nbsp;Palestinians in Gaza, however, other restrictions remain.

On Monday, the Israeli military had said its Iron Dome missile defence system had intercepted a rocket fired by militants in Gaza amid tensions in the area.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli planes targeted Gaza late on Saturday after clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian protesters at the border. Palestinians hurled firebombs at Israeli troops as they fired in return as several were injured, reports said.

Israeli planes targeted Gaza late on Saturday after clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian protesters at the border. Palestinians hurled firebombs at Israeli troops as they fired in return as several were injured, reports said. Gaza's health ministry said at least 41 civilians were wounded in clashes with Israeli troops as Palestinians tried to climb the Gaza Strip's northern border fence. Watch: "IDF (Israeli military) troops responded with riot dispersal means, including when necessary live fire," Israel said in a statement. The Israeli military said its fighter jets had struck four weapons storage and manufacturing sites belonging to Hamas during the airstrikes. The Israeli military said it had sent additional forces to the Gaza border area amid threat of retaliatory fire from Hamas and has reportedly deployed the Iron Dome anti-missile system. The Israeli army alleged that "hundreds of rioters" had tried to scale the northern border and had hurled "explosive devices" as the army fired tear gas shells. The military said one police soldier was wounded during the clashes. Israeli police commissioner Kobi Shabtai said its forces will continue to act firmly against the protesters. The latest clashes come as Hamas on Saturday called a protest to mark the burning of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque 52 years ago. Hamas and Israeli troops were involved in a 11-day conflict in May as Israeli aircraft carried out multiple strikes on Gaza as rockets were fired by militants from the enclave. A ceasefire was struck later brokered by Egypt however reconstruction activities in Gaza has been stalled even as Israel announced it would allow funds from Qatar to reach Palestinians in Gaza, however, other restrictions remain. On Monday, the Israeli military had said its Iron Dome missile defence system had intercepted a rocket fired by militants in Gaza amid tensions in the area. (With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli jets conduct airstrikes on Gaza after border clashes

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said. 
 
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the strike that targeted what the military said was a rocket launching site and a compound belonging to Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza. Hamas had no immediate comment. 
 
Since a May 21 ceasefire ended 11 days of Israel-Hamas fighting, Palestinians in Gaza have sporadically launched balloons laden with incendiary material across the border, causing fires that have burned fields in Israel. 
 
Palestinians say the balloons aim to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on the coastal enclave that were tightened during the May fighting. 
 
Balloon launches had mostly ebbed after Israel eased some restrictions on Gaza. 
 
But on Friday, balloons were again launched from Gaza, causing at least four brush fires in areas near the Israel-Gaza frontier. 
 
The Israeli military said its air strikes were in "response to continual launches of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel throughout the day." 
 
The blazes along the Gaza frontier broke out on Friday as Israel separately traded fire over its northern border with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah, in a third day of cross-border salvoes amid wider regional tensions with Iran.

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said.

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the strike that targeted what the military said was a rocket launching site and a compound belonging to Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza. Hamas had no immediate comment. Since a May 21 ceasefire ended 11 days of Israel-Hamas fighting, Palestinians in Gaza have sporadically launched balloons laden with incendiary material across the border, causing fires that have burned fields in Israel. Palestinians say the balloons aim to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on the coastal enclave that were tightened during the May fighting. Balloon launches had mostly ebbed after Israel eased some restrictions on Gaza. But on Friday, balloons were again launched from Gaza, causing at least four brush fires in areas near the Israel-Gaza frontier. The Israeli military said its air strikes were in "response to continual launches of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel throughout the day." The blazes along the Gaza frontier broke out on Friday as Israel separately traded fire over its northern border with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah, in a third day of cross-border salvoes amid wider regional tensions with Iran.

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza in response to fire balloons: Military

As rockets hit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hit-by-rockets-fired-from-lebanon-responds-with-artillery-army-402809">Israel</a>, the country's&nbsp;Air Force said it carried out airstrikes on Lebanon for the first time in seven years.

The rockets had hit northern Israel on Wednesday as Israel hit back with artillery fire and then launched air attacks.

"Fighter jets struck the launch sites and infrastructure used for terror in Lebanon from which the rockets were launched," the military said.

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No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack on Israel. The rockets attacks reportedly targeted Israel's northern town of Kiryat Shmona.

The strikes were reportedly carried out in the Lebanese town of Mahmudiya which is located a few km away from the Israeli border, however, there were no reports of any casualties.

Israeli Air Force claimed rockets were fired from Lebanon as "an additional target in the area from which rockets have been launched in the past was struck as well".

Israeli Air Force had conducted strikes against Lebanon in 2014. The Israeli military said it views "the state of Lebanon responsible for all actions originating in its territory, and warns against further attempts to harm Israeli civilians and Israel's sovereignty."

Meanwhile, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said: "We condemn the rocket attacks from armed groups based in Lebanon into Israel, adding,"We've made the point that Israel has the right to defend itself."

Lebanese President Michel Aoun accused Israel of escalating attacks as UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL urged both Israel and Lebanon to "act with urgency" to deescalate tensions.

The strikes come as Lebanon marked the first anniversary of the devastating explosion in Beirut port in which 214 people were killed.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As rockets hit Israel, the country's Air Force said it carried out airstrikes on Lebanon for the first time in seven years. The rockets had hit northern Israel on Wednesday as Israel hit back with artillery fire and then launched air attacks.

As rockets hit Israel, the country's Air Force said it carried out airstrikes on Lebanon for the first time in seven years. The rockets had hit northern Israel on Wednesday as Israel hit back with artillery fire and then launched air attacks. "Fighter jets struck the launch sites and infrastructure used for terror in Lebanon from which the rockets were launched," the military said. Watch: No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack on Israel. The rockets attacks reportedly targeted Israel's northern town of Kiryat Shmona. The strikes were reportedly carried out in the Lebanese town of Mahmudiya which is located a few km away from the Israeli border, however, there were no reports of any casualties. Israeli Air Force claimed rockets were fired from Lebanon as "an additional target in the area from which rockets have been launched in the past was struck as well". Israeli Air Force had conducted strikes against Lebanon in 2014. The Israeli military said it views "the state of Lebanon responsible for all actions originating in its territory, and warns against further attempts to harm Israeli civilians and Israel's sovereignty." Meanwhile, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said: "We condemn the rocket attacks from armed groups based in Lebanon into Israel, adding,"We've made the point that Israel has the right to defend itself." Lebanese President Michel Aoun accused Israel of escalating attacks as UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL urged both Israel and Lebanon to "act with urgency" to deescalate tensions. The strikes come as Lebanon marked the first anniversary of the devastating explosion in Beirut port in which 214 people were killed. (With inputs from Agencies)

Israeli Air Force conducts airstrikes on Lebanon first time in seven years

Israel hit Gaza with airstrikes on Sunday after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave caused fires in the Jewish state. The Israeli strikes targeted an open area in northern Gaza and a militant training site belonging to Gaza Strip’s Hamas Islamist rulers in southern Khan Yunis.

Israel hits Gaza with airstrikes after incendiary balloon fires

Israeli warplanes struck a target in the southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike came several hours after the incendiary balloons were launched into Israel by activists linked to Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Israeli warplanes strike target in southern Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that any disturbances aimed at Israel from the Gaza Strip will be met with a harsh response. Bennett also added that his government is working on enabling humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.

Disturbance aimed at Israel will be met with harsh response, Bennett warns Hamas

Bennett also subtly criticized Netanyahu's government as he pledged to "do everything we can" to return Israeli captives and the remains of soldiers from the 2014 war.

Disturbances will be met with harsh response: Naftali Bennett

Israeli fighter jets struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons launched over the frontier into Israel by the militant group Hamas.

Israel forces hit Hamas weapons depot

The Israel-Hamas conflict is escalating again. After Israeli airstrikes, Palestinians clashed with police at the al-Aqsa mosque. As tensions escalate, "anti-Palestine" messages by a designer at Zara led to boycott calls against the fashion brand. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli nationalists marched through east Jerusalem in a flag-waving procession as Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces.

Earlier, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their procession&nbsp;in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate.

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The march which was originally planned for May 10 was postponed due to the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict last month which led to the large scale destruction of Gaza by Israeli air attacks followed by rocket fire from Hamas and other militant organizations.

The "March of the Flags" is connected to the anniversary of Israel's 1967 occupation of Jerusalem's&nbsp;eastern half.&nbsp;

Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week.

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Meanwhile, Palestinians called it a "day of rage" as prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh condemned it as a provocation saying that it may lead to "dangerous repercussions".

Palestinian PM Shtayyeh said "provocation and aggression against our people, Jerusalem and its sanctities that must end" even as UN Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland urged for calm with&nbsp;"UN and Egypt actively engaged in solidifying the ceasefire."

Hamas spokesman Mohammed Hamadeh had earlier warned Israeli's&nbsp;"not to engage in a military escalation on the basis of the march." The conflict between the two sides between May 10 to 21 had led to the deaths of at least 260 Palestinians.&nbsp;

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In Israel, at least 13 people were killed as rocket attacks from Gaza had led to the escalation of conflict before Egyptian authorities stepped in&nbsp;to ensure a ceasefire.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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Israeli nationalists marched through east Jerusalem in a flag-waving procession as Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces. Earlier, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate.

Israeli nationalists marched through east Jerusalem in a flag-waving procession as Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces. Earlier, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate. Watch: The march which was originally planned for May 10 was postponed due to the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict last month which led to the large scale destruction of Gaza by Israeli air attacks followed by rocket fire from Hamas and other militant organizations. The "March of the Flags" is connected to the anniversary of Israel's 1967 occupation of Jerusalem's eastern half. Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week. Meanwhile, Palestinians called it a "day of rage" as prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh condemned it as a provocation saying that it may lead to "dangerous repercussions". Palestinian PM Shtayyeh said "provocation and aggression against our people, Jerusalem and its sanctities that must end" even as UN Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland urged for calm with "UN and Egypt actively engaged in solidifying the ceasefire." Hamas spokesman Mohammed Hamadeh had earlier warned Israeli's "not to engage in a military escalation on the basis of the march." The conflict between the two sides between May 10 to 21 had led to the deaths of at least 260 Palestinians. In Israel, at least 13 people were killed as rocket attacks from Gaza had led to the escalation of conflict before Egyptian authorities stepped in to ensure a ceasefire. (With inputs from Agencies)

Palestinians, Israeli security forces clash as east Jerusalem simmers over march

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