Israel strikes Gaza in response to arson attacks as hundreds riot on border

Israel attacks targets in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media reports.

The airstrikes follow another day of arson balloons launched by terrorists over the border into southern Israel.

The balloons ignited at least 19 fires in southern Israel today, and over 100 in the past week.

The IDF bombed Hamas terror targets in Gaza for the past four nights, limited imports into the Strip, and reduced its fishing zone in retaliation to the attacks.

The fires are mostly small and cause damage to agricultural areas and brush, and the airstrikes in the recent round of violence are not known to have caused any casualties.

Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestinians riot near the border fence, setting off explosives and burning tires.

Hamas-linked al-Resalah says that there have been “several wounded” by Israel live fire during a protest of about 800 young people. The protest is taking place east of Gaza City, close to the border fence.

Two people injured by live fire, one in the stomach and one in the lower back, arrive at the al-Shifa medical clinic, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry.

Channel 12 says rioters hurl explosive charges at Israeli troops, who respond with riot dispersal measures.

Army Radio says an Egyptian delegation will visit the Strip tomorrow in a bid to ease tensions.