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Israel retaliates against the launch from Gaza of incendiary balloons

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to incendiary balloon attacks, which have been occurring since the May cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Jul 26, 2021
A picture taken early on July 26, 2021, shows a view of Gaza city at night.
A picture taken early on July 26, 2021, shows a view of Gaza city at night. Israel hit Gaza with airstrikes on July 25 after incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave caused fires in the Jewish state, with no reported injuries on either side. — MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip early Monday morning following incendiary balloon attacks.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they bombed a Hamas base near civilian areas in response to the fire attack.

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