The Israeli army reported on Wednesday, January 1, that two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel in the early hours of the new year. The Israeli army stated that one of the rockets was intercepted and destroyed, while the other fell in an open area. According to the Jerusalem Post, at midnight local time, as the new year began, warning sirens sounded in Netivot and several border towns, including Shibolim, Givolim, and Magalim. The Israeli emergency service announced that no reports of injuries were received after the sirens were activated. Meanwhile, Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the attack. Following the launch of the two rockets, Avichai Adraee, the Israeli army spokesperson, issued warnings in Arabic on social media for the evacuation of residents in al-Bureij in central Gaza. He stated that "terrorist organizations are once again firing rockets from this area," urging residents of al-Bureij to "immediately go to a safe area."
Hamas Fired Two Missiles at Israel in the First Hours of 2025
In the early hours of 2025, Hamas fired two rockets at Israel, one of which was intercepted. The incident prompted evacuation warnings for residents in Gaza. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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📰 What Happened
In the early hours of January 1, 2025, Hamas fired two rockets from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. One rocket was intercepted by the Israeli army, while the other landed in an open area without causing injuries.
- Hamas claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.
- Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for residents in central Gaza.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with periodic escalations involving rocket attacks and military responses.
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