On Tuesday, the Israeli army named the operation it launched last night in the Gaza sector, "Sword and Shield"...
The initiative was named "Sword and Shield" and is aimed at the ongoing attacks by Palestinian groups that continue rocket fire from the Gaza sector into southern Israel. The Israeli army claims that this operation is directed at protecting Israeli citizens and restoring their life in the southern part of the country.
"We will not tolerate violations of Israeli territory and attacks on the population," - emphasized representatives of the Israel Defense Forces. The army also clarified that it is ready to use various means to achieve the assigned goals.
Regarding the introduction of the new operation for negotiations with Egyptian mediators, the Israeli military warned. "Sword and Shield" is a response to the ongoing attacks and shelling from the Gaza sector.
