The Hamas regime in Gaza released messages denying any involvement in a rocket attack into southern Israel on Thursday evening, the eve of 5 Iyar. The rocket landed in an open area in the Shar HaNegev Regional Council. B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries.

Israeli military experts feel that Hamas is not looking to escalate the situation along its border with Israel, however Israel does hold Hamas responsible for any and all rocket attacks into Israel.

Hamas officials announced one of the other “factions” was responsible for the attack and its security forces are trying to apprehend those responsible.

The IDF retaliated, targeting terrorists objectives in Gaza.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)