Continuation of Palestinian Rocket Fire and Israeli Strikes on Gaza for the Second Day

Continuous volleys of rockets were launched from Gaza, while the Israeli military responded with airstrikes on the Strip during the early hours of Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the confrontations that have taken place in Jerusalem. The explosions shook buildings across Gaza, while rocket sirens prompted Israelis in several southern cities to seek shelter throughout the night. Palestinian officials reported that two Palestinians were martyred and over a hundred were injured in the airstrikes. Medics stated that six Israelis were injured due to a rocket. Among the 20 individuals martyred in Gaza on Monday were nine children. Dozens of rockets were fired from the Strip into Israel, many of which were intercepted by missile defenses. The events escalated with the launch of rockets from Gaza towards the Jerusalem area for the first time since the 2014 war, a development described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as crossing a "red line." The increase in violence coincided with Israel's celebration of "Jerusalem Day," marking its capture of East Jerusalem during the 1967 war. Among the 20 Palestinian martyrs on Monday were seven from one family, including three children, who were killed in an explosion in Beit Hanoun.