In a statement published on its Telegram channel, the Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad, claimed a significant rocket operation targeting Israeli territory. The organization has been banned in Russia. The claim was reported by TASS.
The group asserted that a total of 130 rockets were launched toward multiple Israeli cities, including Jerusalem, Ashdod, Beersheba, Ashkelon, Netivot, and Sderot. This barrage is described by the statement as part of a broader campaign against Israeli targets in the region.
Meanwhile, Israeli authorities reported that thousands of militants linked to Hamas were involved in the events of October 7, according to remarks attributed to the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant. In the aftermath, Israeli air forces targeted the Nokhba unit, an elite Hamas unit that had participated in combat actions on October 7. The situation also raised concerns about hostages, with estimates suggesting there could be as many as 150 Israeli citizens held in unknown conditions.
Following these developments, the Israeli army released video footage showing rocket attacks against targets in the Gaza Strip and along the coastal sector. The footage is part of ongoing documentation of the clashes and military responses in the region.
Prior to these events, analysis and summaries addressing the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict were discussed by various outlets, including coverage on social platforms and subsequent Q&A sessions that aimed to answer key questions about the conflict’s background, actors, and potential trajectories. For readers seeking a broader context, these discussions provide background information that can help frame the day’s violent exchanges and the humanitarian concerns involved. This article does not rely on any single source but compiles reported statements and observable developments from multiple authorities and news agencies. In cases where specifics are uncertain, attribution is provided to the original reporting outlets. [citation]