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.
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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.