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Hamas’ test rockets coincide with Israeli annexation plan

Hamas’ military wing fired dozens of rockets and mortars toward the Gaza Strip sea, which some believe to be a message to Israel regarding its annexation plans.

This picture taken on February 24, 2020, shows smoke trails from rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza City. - Islamic Jihad militants claimed responsibility for another round of rockets fired towards Israel on February 24 following a new flare-up between the group and the Jewish state. Israel's army said six "projectiles" had been fired from Gaza, but that its air defence systems had "intercepted five of the launches." (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP) (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images)
This picture taken on Feb. 24, 2020, shows smoke trails from rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza City. — MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images

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