Israel Air Force strikes targets in Gaza after mortar attack January 9, 2014 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Palestinian militants fired mortar shells at IDF soldiers on the border between Israel southern Gaza on Thursday, Jan 9 morning. In response, the Israel Air Force struck the cell that fired into Israel, the Jerusalem Post reported. Israeli aircraft attacked a small group of Palestinian militants in the southern Gaza Strip as they were preparing to strike IDF troops near the security fence that separates Israel proper from the coastal enclave, the army said early Thursday morning. There were no casualties on the Israeli side. “Terrorist organizations in Gaza have made it a goal to harm Israeli civilians and IDF forces,” the army said in a statement. “The IDF will continue to act with determination for as long as necessary against any actor who uses terrorism against the State of Israel.” The army said Israel would hold Hamas responsible for any hostile activity emanating from the Gaza Strip. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
