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The Israel Defense Forces officially posted on Twitter saying ““We just targeted Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza, Baha Abu el-Atta”. They also said- “ Al Ata was directly responsible for hundreds of terror attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers,” and “his next attack was imminent”. Israel Defense Forces kept posting on the updates the threats and risks that the country would face. They also twittered stating that- “firing rockets indiscriminately at civilians across Israel.” The Defense Forces of Israel were striking and stopping the terror targets in Gaza. They also said that, Islamic Jihad has been launching rockets often from long hours. Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said- “Al- Atta was responsible for a string of recent cross-borrocket, drone and sniper attacks and was suspected of planning more very soon”. “Israel is not interested in escalation, but we will do everything required to defend ourselves,” said Netanyahu. Israel closed the crossing points into Gaza and the also limited the fishing area territory’s coast to 6 nautical miles. The fire exchange between Syria and Israel forced to close the businesses and schools. Syria says Israel was involved in Damascus strike and Israel did not comment on it. The rocket fire and Israeli air strikes dint stop which led to kill 10 Palestinians. Medical officials said 30 Palestinians were wounded. When the rockets were fired, 25 Israelis were hurt and the rockets reached as far as Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense forces also stated that there were nearly 200 rockets that were at Israel. Some of the rockets reached Tel Aviv and some were landed in open space. NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.WISHESH.NET