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Israel retaliates against the launch from Gaza of incendiary balloons

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to incendiary balloon attacks, which have been occurring since the May cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
A picture taken early on July 26, 2021, shows a view of Gaza city at night.

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip early Monday morning following incendiary balloon attacks.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they bombed a Hamas base near civilian areas in response to the fire attack.

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