Israel strikes Gaza Strip hours after it intercepts rocket fire
Synopsis by CNN Feb 02 23
Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza early on Thursday after intercepting a rocket attack from the coastal enclave, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.Read full article 
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