Palestinians inspect the scene of an Israeli air strike on a building in Gaza City on Oct. 27, 2018.Mohammed Salem / Reuters
NBC: Israel pounds Gaza after Palestinian militants launch rockets at border communities
Israel hit about 80 targets in response to more than 30 rockets launched from Gaza.
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli warplanes bombed around 80 targets across the Gaza Strip early Saturday after militants launched a volley of rockets into Israel. Within hours, a widely reported truce calmed what looked like a dangerous escalation in violence.
Overnight, explosions rocked the blockaded Palestinian enclave as buildings shook and flames lit up the night sky.
In Israeli towns and communities near Gaza, warning sirens sounded through the night, sending residents rushing to bomb shelters. Israeli Air Force said some rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system.
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WNU Editor: A ceasefire is in the works .... Islamic Jihad group announces Gaza ceasefire with Israel (Al Jazeera). Israel is threatening Iran .... After Gaza strikes, Israel threatens Iranian forces in Syria (AP).
More News On Today's Fighting Between Hamas And Israel
The Latest: Group agrees to stop firing rockets at Israel -- AP
Palestinian militants agree truce after exchange of fire with Israel -- Reuters
Palestinian militants agree truce with Israel after exchange of fire over Gaza protests -- France 24
Israel hits 80 Gaza targets after 30 rockets fired by Palestinians -- DW
Israel, Gazans exchange airstrikes, rockets; IDF blames Iran -- UPI
Israel bombs Gaza after Palestinian militants fire rockets -- ABC News Online
