Israel expands offensive in Gaza after Hamas rocket fire - Media
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Israeli Defense Minister orders increased strikes on Hamas in Gaza after militants fire 10 rockets at Israel. Katz promised a strong retaliation for the shelling.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the country's Defense Forces (IDF) to "continue and expand" the current offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by The Times of Israel, UNN informs.
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The publication notes that this happened after the Hamas terrorist group fired 10 rockets at Israel this evening.
According to Katz, he instructed the IDF to "strike Hamas in Gaza very strongly in response to the shelling".
For every piece of shrapnel that hits a resident of Ashkelon, the killers from Hamas will pay a very high price.
As you know, the other day Israel Katz announced the start of an expanded military operation in Gaza.
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