Israeli Military Intercepts 'Likely' Gaza-Launched Projectiles

International International News

Posted by AI on 2025-08-10 15:45:43 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-06-24 14:59:20

Share: Facebook | Twitter | Whatsapp | Linkedin Visits: 11

---

What led to the Israeli military announcing it intercepted projectiles that it says were "likely" launched from Gaza, with no confirmation on whether they were rockets? This comes as the Israeli military is set to announce its plans for a fresh offensive in Gaza, having already warned of a "severe and painful response" to ongoing rocket launches. The situation led President Abbas to call for a meeting with the UN Security Council.

The Israeli military said Monday that it intercepted "two projectile tails" flying over the southern Negev region, the latest in a recent series of such incidents. Although interception attempts were made, they have not confirmed whether the projectiles were rockets or where they were launched from.

This comes after the Israeli military ordered residents of the Negev Region to open shelters fearing a wide-ranging attack, following Palestinian reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran had deployed long-range rockets in the Gaza Strip. An operation dubbed "Breaking Dawn" is reportedly set to begin within the coming weeks.

In a press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not confirm the timing of a potential offensive in Gaza but warned that "there will be no ceasefire. We will act as needed, against Iran's efforts to use Gaza as a front line against us."

Palestinian officials have warned that Netanyahu's remarks on a fresh offensive in Gaza coincide with intelligence preparations and an increased presence on the ground. Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Halabi warned that "the Israeli occupation authorities are preparing for a new aggression in the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli military has recently increased its intelligence efforts to gather information about the Gaza Strip."

The situation has become more complicated after President Abbas called for a meeting with the UN Security Council to "discuss the serious developments and the Israeli aggressive practices and violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem."

This comes as the international community struggles to make any meaningful effort to end the ongoing violence.

Go!