Israel bombs Gaza Strip, killing three Islamic Jihad leaders and nine civilians
by Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6BJSJ)
Hamas and Islamic Jihad vow to retaliate after Israeli launches overnight strikes despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip targeting the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad have killed three senior operatives and at least nine civilians, including three children, according to the Israeli army and Palestinian officials.
A total of 40 jets took part in Operation Shield and Arrow, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said, conducting strikes that lasted about two hours starting at 2am (12am BST) on Tuesday.
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