Gaza terrorists bomb own territory, kill 4 Palestinians.

Violence Escalates in Ongoing Conflict Between Israel and Palestine

Palestinian Terrorists Fire Rockets into Gaza Strip, Killing Fellow Palestinians

In a botched attempt to attack Israel, Palestinian terrorists fired more than 100 rockets into the Gaza Strip, killing several Palestinians in the process. This ongoing conflict between the two sides has resulted in the deaths of at least 31 Palestinians and one Israeli since it began last week.

Islamic Jihad Terrorists Responsible for Hundreds of Rockets

According to the Israel Defense Forces, Islamic Jihad terrorists have fired hundreds of rockets, some of which fell short in their own territory. Shockingly, more than one in five rockets fired by the terrorists have landed in the Gaza Strip, killing at least four Palestinians. Last year, Israel reported that Islamic Jihad terrorists killed their fellow Palestinians with stray rockets, including seven people, including four children, who died in August 2022 when a missile hit a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip. More than 100 rockets fell short in the Gaza Strip during the barrage.

Conflict Begins with Death of Palestinian Prisoner

The current flareup between Israel and the Palestinians began last week after the death of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian prisoner in Israel and a leader of an armed Palestinian group called Islamic Jihad. Adnan, who was 45, began a hunger strike to protest his detention nearly three months ago and died last week. His death set off violence, with Islamic Jihad launching more than 100 projectiles toward southern Israel. In response, Israeli officials began planning a counterassault.

Jerusalem Targeted in Retaliation

Palestinian terrorists fired rockets at Jerusalem on Friday, saying in a statement that the choice of city is meant to send “a message.” The al Quds Brigades of Islamic Jihad stated, “The launching towards Jerusalem is a message, and everyone should understand its purpose. Jerusalem is in front of our eyes, and what is happening there is not separate from Gaza.”

Recent Missile Strike Kills Islamic Jihad Commanders and Civilians

Israeli missiles struck three apartments across the Gaza Strip within seconds of one another early Tuesday morning, killing three Islamic Jihad commanders as most Gazans were sleeping. The assault also killed 10 civilians, including some of the targets’ wives and children. Islamic Jihad retaliated a day later, firing hundreds of rockets and shells toward Israel. Some reached the skies above the suburbs of Tel Aviv, though Israel’s air defense systems intercepted many of the rockets and prevented casualties.

Summary

• Palestinian terrorists fired more than 100 rockets into the Gaza Strip, killing several Palestinians in the process.
• Islamic Jihad terrorists have fired hundreds of rockets, some of which fell short in their own territory.
• Last year, Israel reported that Islamic Jihad terrorists killed their fellow Palestinians with stray rockets.
• The current conflict began after the death of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian prisoner in Israel and a leader of an armed Palestinian group called Islamic Jihad.
• Palestinian terrorists targeted Jerusalem in retaliation, stating that the choice of city is meant to send “a message.”
• Recent missile strikes have killed Islamic Jihad commanders and civilians.