Hamas rocket fire in breach of the ceasefire continued into Tuesday night, targeting Beersheba for the second time, followed by Rishon Lezion and Bat Yam in the greater Tel Aviv area, where rocket fragments damaged vehicles and set one of fire.

Another was aimed at Ben Gurion airport and was intercepted by Iron Dome over Modiin. Hamas military wing claimed responsibility for firing Fajr 5 and M-75 missiles to central Israel. The IDF Home Command ordered shelters opened in all locations within 80 km of the Gaza Strip after 30 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip between Tuesday afternoon and midnight.

The last round was aimed at Kerem Shalom, site of the border crossing, through which trucks bearing essentials for the Gaza population pass every day. No casualties were reported.


Hamas claims to have fired the rockets intercepted over Jerusalem Tuesday night, after claiming responsibility for the barrage against Greater Tel Aviv in steady,non-stop salvos across most parts of Israel from Tuesday afternoon..


State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf Tuesday condemned Hamas’ breach of the ceasefire by firing rockets and blamed the Islamist terror group for the breakdown of Cairo talks for a long-term truce.

"We are very concerned about today's development, condemn the renewed rocket fire and as we have said Israel has the right to defend itself against such attacks," Harf told reporters. "We call for an immediate end of rocket fire hostilities and the return to ceasefire talks," she added. “It is our understanding that the ceasefire has broken down.

IDF OC Southern Command Maj. Gen. Sami Torkeman called southern Israel mayors and community leaders Tuesday night and warned them to prepare for an escalation in the conflict with Hamas. Residents were advised to stay close to bomb shelters and fortified rooms.

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What is the difference between hamas & boko haram?

Nnamdini: What is the difference between hamas & boko haram?

HAMAS has BETTER training, equipment, military support, local and international civilian support, and they have more fighters then B.H and not forgetting that HAMAS has an entire Country to operate in.

Hamas brought this war on themselves. Why take on an opponent that is obviously greater and more powerful than you? Just look at the infrastructural damage and the massive lost of lives they suffered. The annoying part of it is that they use innocent civilians as human shield. This is cowardice to the highest order!
Israel and Hamas need to bury their bitterness and come together to find a common solution to their never ending conflict. A two state solution is the only way to resolve this conflict. Israel got to show some restraint with their use of force. The collateral damage on civilians is unacceptable.