An Islamic Jihad cell that intended to launch rockets at the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the assassination of members of the organization in Jenin and an attempt to escalate the situation in the West Bank were stopped by members of Hamas’ military wing with live fire.
A Islamic Jihad cell that has been planning to launch rockets at the Gaza Strip in recent days in retaliation for the elimination of terrorists in the West Bank, but Hamas exceptionally prevented the rocket fire with live fire, News 12 reported tonight (Thursday) Palestinian sources told N12 that Hamas has arrested several jihadist operatives, including a senior field commander.
According to all the indications of the last two weeks, Hamas is not interested in an escalation from the Gaza Strip and the main reason for this is the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip, which is in high intensity, including a lot of money that went into it. At the same time, however, there have been fears in Israel for several days that Islamic Jihad members will try to launch rockets from the Gaza Strip – as a sign of protest.
The Islamic Jihad, as expected, threatened retaliation in response to the assassination of the organization’s operatives, and its spokesman called the operation a “crime against the Jenin victims.” In Israel, they heard the voices and sent a clear message to the organization through Hamas: “Do not avenge the attack.” Despite the warning, the high alert continues in the Gaza Strip, in the West Bank and in Jerusalem.