The air force struck Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to ceasefire violations according to an IDF spokesperson’s announcement.
Among targets hit were a military compound used to produce rockets and the organizations command center.
The announcement also said Israel views the ceasefire violations and rocket launches towards Israeli communities, seriously, is maintaining a high alert and will respond against any attempts to cause harm to Israeli civilians.
The fragile ceasefire has been violated by Gaza militants several times since it came into effect. At 5:23pm, sirens were heard in the regional councils Sdeot Negev, Eshkol and Shaar HaNegev. Iron Dome intercepted one rocket, and there were no injuries or damage reported.