Hamas Launches Rocket Attacks on Southern Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Hamas has claimed responsibility for launching rocket attacks on southern Israel. The Israeli military confirmed that a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory. The Israeli military reported that approximately ten rockets were launched from Gaza, with most intercepted. No casualties were immediately reported, though sirens sounded in Israeli cities near the Gaza border. In response to the attacks, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he issued directives for continued and intensified military operations against Hamas in Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to visit Washington to discuss the ongoing situation.