Qassam damages
Photo: Amir Cohen
IDF warns Gaza residents
Army bombs northern Gaza targets in response to Qassams; two more rockets fired Friday morning
IDF puts pressure on PA: The Air Force distributed leaflets Friday morning in northern Gaza, warning Strip residents to stay away from Qassam rocket launching cells and launch sites.
"In accordance with our past warnings, the IDF has been responding in recent hours against those who fire rockets and against launching sites," the leaflets read. "For your safety, stay away from the areas and from terror elements doing the firing."
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Earlier, the IDF launched a series of attacks in the northern Gaza Strip overnight in response to ongoing Qassam fire. The army struck at offices belonging to the Fatah's al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, a helipad in Gaza City, and a Qassam launching site.
However, despite the attacks, the Palestinians fired two more Qassams at Israel Friday morning. No injuries were reported, as authorities were working to pinpoint the landing sites.
Palestinian sources in the Strip said Air Force gunships fired missiles at the Fatah offices and damaged the site, but caused no injuries. According to the sources, another missile was fired at a Palestinian charity organization and caused extensive damages.
The IDF confirmed al-Aqsa Brigades offices were attacked and said the buildings were used for operational purposes and were targeted as a result of "ongoing terror incidents, which include firing from the Gaza Strip toward Israel while hitting Israel communities and causing damage."
Thursday night, the Palestinians reported that at least two civilians were hurt by shrapnel after the IDF shelled Gaza targets.
Shmulik Hadad contributed to the story
