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Israeli airstrikes hit north Gaza Strip
The northern Gaza Strip has been hit by a series of Israeli air strikes, Palestinian and Israeli media report.
Israeli warplanes reportedly launched eight airstrikes on Beit Hanoun Saturday, and images of fiery explosions and smoke-filled skies were shared on social media. There are no reported injuries from the strikes, according to the Jerusalem Post.
The attack comes after the Israel Defense Forces shut down the Gaza border crossing on Saturday after it was damaged by Palestinian demonstrators during a wave of Great March of Return protests.
READ MORE: Gaza border crossing set ablaze as Palestinian protesters ‘damage gas pipelines’ – IDF
Due to the destruction of the Kerem Shalom Crossing on the Palestinian side, the Minister of Defense, Mr. Avigdor Liberman, approved the recommendation to close the crossing pic.twitter.com/R81Y5QieLv
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 12, 2018
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