Palestinian resistance in the Gaza Strip launched dozens of rockets toward occupied Palestinian territories early Saturday, setting off air raid sirens across the country, AP reported.
The Zionist regime ordered residents near Gaza to remain indoors as it said a “suspected security incident” along the border had occurred.
The sound of outgoing rockets whooshing through the air could be heard in Gaza and sirens wailed as far away as Tel Aviv, some 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the north, during an early morning barrage that lasted more than 30 minutes.
As the rocket attacks continued throughout southern and central Israel, millions of Israelis were instructed to stay near bomb shelters in their homes and apartment buildings. The army said residents next to Gaza should stay in their homes due to the “security incident.”
Palestinian media in Gaza reported a possible attempt by Palestinian resistance to infiltrate Israel, but no further details were immediately known.
In May, an exchange of Israeli air strikes and Gaza rocket fire resulted in the deaths of 34 Palestinians and one Israeli.
So far this year at least 247 Palestinians, 32 Israelis, and two foreigners have been killed in the conflict, including combatants and civilians on both sides, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.
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