Israeli media reported on Thursday morning that the army had carried out a series of airstrikes and explosions in the eastern part of Gaza City. This marked the most intense escalation on the ground in weeks. According to Israeli Channel 14, these airstrikes came hours after the launch of a rocket from the southern Strip towards Israeli territory. This was the first such launch in about a month, and no Palestinian group has claimed responsibility for the attack. There have been no reports of injuries in Israel. On Wednesday, the Israeli army announced the killing of a Palestinian by its forces in eastern Gaza, raising the Palestinian death toll since the ceasefire and rocket fire cessation agreement was signed to 244.
