Israel strikes Gaza Strip in retaliation for balloons carrying ‘explosive devices’

5 Mar, 2019 21:58

IDF aircraft have carried out a number of strikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, a retaliation for explosive balloon attacks on Israel, the army has confirmed. Earlier in the day two balloon-borne explosive devices had detonated in open areas in southern Israel, causing no injuries or material harm. The IDF warned that will continue to “act aggressively against terrorist acts.”