Islamic Jihad, in its own statement, confirmed Al-Atta’s death and threatened retaliation against Israel. Rocket alerts in Ashdod, Gedera, Lachish and towns adjoining Gaza. Schoolchildren ordered to stay home in southern Israel including Ashdod and Beersheba as well as the Tel Aviv region. Roads are blocked and the military reinforcements are streaming to the Gaza Area. First rockets have reached Gedera and Kibbutz Givat Brenner. Population as far north as Greater Tel Aviv advised to stay home in sheltered areas through Tuesday until further notice.
“Our inevitable retaliation will rock the Zionist entity,” the Islamic Jihad statement threatened.
A mysterious explosion was reported early Tuesday on the outskirts of Damascus. A building associated with another Iranian proxy, Hizballah, was reportedly targeted.
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