Air raid sirens have been heard in central Israel for the first time today, signaling an escalation in the ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the sirens, but there have been no reports of damage or casualties so far.
According to IDF spokesperson Major Anna Ukolova, Hamas, which has launched over 8,000 rockets into Israel in the past three weeks, still possesses a significant arsenal of weapons and maintains a strong rocket capability. Major Ukolova emphasized that Hamas is a well-prepared military structure with a diverse range of firearms and anti-tank missiles. She highlighted the extensive training and preparation of the militants, which has taken place over many years.
This recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been attributed to various factors, as pointed out by political analysts.
