According to reports, Israeli planes struck two sites in northern and central Gaza said to be a weapons manufacturing site and a military compound operated by hamas. Reportedly, video footage posted online showed explosions at the al Bureij and al Shati refugee camps. Some refugee camps are known to provide refuge to militants. According to reports, the attacks followed six rockets launched on Israel from Gaza, five were intercepted, one fell on open ground. Reportedly, there were no casualties on either side.
According to a report, a Gaza border crossing allowing Palestinians with permits to enter Israeli administrated land was temporarily closed due to hamas led incitement related to recent terror attacks. Reportedly, hamas have recruited Gazan youths, inciting them to violence. According to a report, Israel largely sealed the border following the hamas takeover of Gaza because the Palestinian authority were no longer providing security.
Reportedly, the u.n.’s middle east envoy was scheduled to meet with a hamas representative in Gaza on Thursday. According to the report, egyptian officials have also been involved in dialogue.