Israel fought back on Sunday after Hamas terrorists launched several rockets towards towns in the southern part of Israel on Sunday.
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) said it had hit the Rocket Launchers in the Gaza Strip, where a projectile was fired on Sunday at Israel.
The Rockets were fired from central Gaza towards Ashdod and Ashkelon on Sunday evening. There have been reports of damage and debris in several locations.
There were 10 rockets in total, with only half the Israeli forces intercepted.
Funerals were held for Siri Vivas and her sons after their bodies handed over by Hamas remained.
Israeli soldiers sit in tanks as they occupies a position in front of the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in Israel on March 18, 2025. (Amir Levy/Getty Images)
“About five projectiles have been successfully intercepted by the IAF (Israel Air Force),” the military explained. “Waterfalls have been identified in several areas.”
“IDF Homefront Command Soldiers have been dispatched to Sheen and run in cooperation with Israeli security forces.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was later explained about the attack and “approved a strong response and approved a continued, strengthened IDF manipulation in Gaza against Hamas.”
“I have directed the IDF to extend the military operation and to deal a major blow in response to the launch of Hamas,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. “For all rap shotguns that harm Ashkelon residents, Hamas killers must pay a heavy price.”
After X, IDF shared footage of the ground in the neighborhood struck by a rocket. The video showed multiple emergency vehicles burning lights at night as first responders tend to be residential.
Israel confirms the body identification of Siri Vivas
“This is one of the neighborhoods in Israel that was hit by Hamas Rocket Fire tonight,” the post read. “Hamas continues to hide behind Gazan civilians, firing fire on Israeli civilians.”
“We will continue to protect the Israelis from the threat of terrorism,” the IDF added.
The latest rocket attacks have emerged as IDF continues to target Middle Eastern terrorist cells. Last week, Israel launched a wave of air strikes at Syrian military airfields. This was “intended to be a clear message to Turkey to not interfere with Israel’s air operations in Syrian airspace.”
On Friday, the IDF confirmed that he had killed a terrorist leader responsible for killing Ciri, KFIR and Ariel Vivas.
Israeli forces were deployed in Gaza, seen in March 2025. (IDF)
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“As part of his role in terrorist organizations, Mohammad Awad was actively involved up to his death in recruiting terrorist operatives in Jews, Samaria and within Israel who were planning and carrying out attacks on Israelis,” the IDF said at the time.
Yael Rotem-Kuriel, Caitlin McFall and Efrat Lachter of Fox News contributed to this report.
