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Friday, October 13, 2023
IDF carrying out ‘widespread’ airstrikes against Hamas sites in Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Fire and smoke rise above buildings in Gaza City during an Israeli air strike, on October 13, 2023. (Mahmud Hams / AFP)
The Israel Defense Forces says it is carrying out “widespread” airstrikes against many Hamas sites across the Gaza Strip.
The IDF says it will provide further details on the strikes soon.
Moments ago, Hamas took responsibility for a barrage of rockets fired toward central Israel.