Operation “Dawn” – the second day: The round of fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip entered the second day, this after the IDF killed Taysir Jabari, the commander of the northern military wing of the Islamic Jihad yesterday. The IDF carried out many attacks in the Gaza Strip against the infrastructure of the terrorist organization Jihad Al-Islami, whose side has been shooting at the southern and central settlements since last night.
Operation “Dawn” – special coverage:
From the assassination of the senior official to the firing of rockets from Gaza: the first day
“Commander of the Northern Region”: This is the senior jihadist who was killed in Gaza
Senior military official: “The Islamic Jihad promoted a murderous attack”
Israel sent a message: the operation is limited, Hamas’ response will lead to escalation
Following the operation: Home Front Command instructions and restrictions for the civilian population
07:21: Due to the security situation: the beaches from Rishon Lezion to Zikim were closed for bathing.
07:07: Hiri Hatahdah: The alarm of the color of Edom was heard in Sderot and around Gaza.
06:28: The IDF announced that it had made a series of arrests of activists associated with the Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.
06:15: Red alarms sounded in Sderot and other settlements in the Gaza Strip.
05:49: The IDF announced that it attacked another rocket launcher associated with the Islamic Jihad.
04:30: Red color alarms were heard in settlements in the Gaza Strip.
03:00: Red alarms were heard in settlements in the Gaza Strip and Sderot.
02:07: Rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip at settlements in the Gaza Strip.
01:25: The IDF announced that it attacked additional sites for the production of IEDs of the Islamic Jihad.
Documentation of the IDF’s attack on the sites for the production of weapons of mass destruction of the Islamic Jihad. Courtesy of the IDF spokesman
00:51: Rockets were fired at Sderot and Ashkelon.
00:45:
Rockets were fired at the settlements surrounding Gaza, Sderot and Ashkelon.
00:28:
Israel has informed Egypt that it refuses to stop the attacks in Gaza, until its goals are achieved in the operation, the “Al Arabiya” network reported.
00:20: MDA informs that since the beginning of the operation, 5 people have been treated by the organization, all in a minor condition.
00:07: Rockets were fired at several settlements in the Gaza Strip.
11:58 p.m.: IDF spokesman: An aircraft attacked with Islamic Jihad rocket launchers.
11:43 p.m.: Barrage towards Israel: firing into the Ashkelon area, Lachish and surrounding Gaza.
23:39: The IDF is now attacking Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian reports, several targets in the Khan Yunis area were attacked. At the same time, an alarm was raised in the Gaza Strip.
23:21: : Shooting into the Ashkelon area and surrounding Gaza.
23:18: Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The Office of the Minister of Defense stated that Gantz gave an operational update to the Secretary of Defense on the “Dawn” operation and the efforts to restore peace and stability in the Gaza Strip. He also stated to the Secretary of Defense that Israel is working to protect itself and its citizens and will act in a focused and determined manner against the terrorists and perpetrators of terrorism in order to reach its goals.
23:04: The IDF attacked sites for the production of IEDs and the development of rocket capabilities of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Fighter jets attacked a site for the production of materials used to make rockets. In addition, a site for the production of weapons of the organization, a rocket launcher and a military post were attacked.
23:03: Shooting at Sderot and surrounding Gaza.
22:56: Another barrage towards Israel: firing into the Ashkelon area, Lachish and surrounding Gaza.
22:47: The spokesman of the Islamic Jihad in Yosh: “We call on all our people in all the cities, camps and rural areas in Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and the interior of the country, to come out and unite forces against the occupation forces at the points of friction.”
22:40: Rocket fire at the Gaza Strip.
22:39: Islamic Jihad announced a “general recruitment” of its operatives.
22:30 The IDF is attacking a series of Islamic Jihad targets throughout the Gaza Strip.
The raids that targeted the site of Hittin of the resistance in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/BoVpoXruFP
— Shehab News Agency (@ShehabAgency) August 5, 2022
Palestinian terror groups are conducting a massive rocket attack from Gaza towards Israeli cities.pic.twitter.com/MXT4SgKw4j
— Yonatan Gonen (@GonenYonatan) August 5, 2022
Documentation of the attack in the Strip. Courtesy of the IDF spokesman
Pictures coming out of Gaza. Mainly in the city center, Migdal Palestine, seventh floor. In addition to destinations in the northern Gaza Strip. There are reports of damage to the senior military ranks of the Islamic Jihad. pic.twitter.com/avaKWe3dy1
— Jack khoury August 5, 2022