UPDATE 3: According to the IDF, 3 Israeli soldiers were injured in a new series of strikes from the Gaza Strip.
Three IDF soldiers were injured, two lightly and the third moderately, as a result of the launches from the Gaza Strip. The soldiers are being evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
The Israeli Navy also intercepted a Palestinian boat attempting to break the naval blockade over the Gaza Strip.
Moments ago, the Israeli Navy apprehended a Palestinian boat with approximately 17 Palestinians that attempted to breach the legal naval blockade. After a search of the boat and the Palestinians, the boat will be towed to the Israeli Navy base in Ashdod
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
UPDATE 2: More details about IDF attacks on the Gaza Strip:
IAF fighter jets and aircraft targeted over 35 terror objectives in seven terror sites belonging to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations in the Gaza Strip pic.twitter.com/hz8w6Ct7zT
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
The IDF targeted six military compounds, munition storage warehouses, naval targets, and terror headquarters pic.twitter.com/wTnEoCctxv
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
This tunnel was designated for terror purposes and smuggling. The tunnel was detected in its construction phases near the Kerem Shalom Crossing, through which many goods are transferred to Gaza residents pic.twitter.com/Jxkni9ARqP
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
UPDATE: The Israeli Air Force has already hit 36 targets inside the Gaza Strip, according to the IDF.
The IDF also says that Israeli forces are currently operating in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF is currently operating in the Gaza Strip. The explosions heard are related to this activity. Details to follow
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) 29 May 2018
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At least 28 mortar shells launched from the Gaza Strip hit Israeli targets, including the areas of Majdal Asqalan and Shlomit.
Iron Dome missile defense systems of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a major part of the shells, according to pro-Israeli sources. However, the Israeli side confirmed that at least one person was injured in the shelling.
The IDF responded by hitting several Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, Israeli jets launched five airstrikes at locations in central and southern Gaza.
The strikes reportedly caused no casualties, but inflicted some damge to the local infrastructure.
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