May 6th 2024.
The city of Tel Aviv was shaken on Monday as reports came in of a devastating air attack that claimed the lives of 16 people. According to the Hamas health department, the victims were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The media has stated that nine members of one family and seven from another family were among the casualties of the attack.
This retaliation from Israel was in response to the constant barrage of rockets launched by Hamas towards a ground near Kerem Shalom in Southern Israel. The attack resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces and injuries to 11 others. Among the injured were soldiers from the 931 Battalion and one from the Shaked Battalion.
The Israeli Defense Forces have revealed that the airstrike was carried out from the Rafah region early that morning. Sources from the Israel Prime Minister's Office have confirmed that a war cabinet meeting will be held later in the day to discuss the possibility of a ground invasion in Rafah. The meeting will be attended by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister without portfolio, Benny Gantz.
It is worth noting that during the recent indirect talks in Cairo, Israel had made it clear that the release of at least 33 of its hostages held by Hamas was a priority. In exchange, they were willing to release 600 Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli jails. However, with this latest attack by Hamas and Israel's swift retaliation, the progress of the peace talks may be in jeopardy.
The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange attacks, causing further harm and destruction. The people of Tel Aviv and surrounding areas can only hope for a swift resolution to this conflict, and for the safety and well-being of all those affected by it.
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