Hamas launches rocket barrage at central Israel as New Year begins
No injuries were reported from the New Year's rocket attack.
A barrage of rockets was fired at Israel shortly after midnight on Monday, triggering rocket alarms in the Gaza border area and central Israel.
The IDF later stated on X, formerly Twitter, that Hamas had launched the rockets, adding that there is no “'happy' New Year" until all of the hostages held by the Gaza-based terror organization had been returned home.
A Hamas statement posted on the group's Telegram channel one minute after midnight also confirmed Hamas's responsibility.
"Now... Al-Qassam Brigades are bombarding the city of 'Tel Aviv' and its outskirts with a barrage of 'M90' rockets in response to Zionist massacres against civilians," the statement read.
Following the rocket attacks, the MDA spokesman noted that the emergency medical service did not receive any calls regarding casualties from the incident.@COLRICHARDKEMP https://t.co/LQpXqeHV4H pic.twitter.com/qhAhywtziQ
— Lt. Col. Richard Hecht (@LtColRichard) December 31, 2023
*Happy New Year from Israel. This is the time 00:00 in Tel Aviv.* Yes, that's Iron Dome shooed own rockets. Happy New Year everyone. pic.twitter.com/TeCoyYfWBX
— (((IsraelMatzav))) (@IsraelMatzav) December 31, 2023
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