The IDF says it “views with great severity any attempt by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out terror attacks against IDF forces and Israeli civilians.”
By The IDF Club
The Israel Defense Forces said it identified a failed rocket launch from the Gaza City area toward Israeli territory on Thursday. The projectile fell inside the Gaza Strip, landing near a hospital.
“In a rapid response, the IDF precisely struck the launch site,” the military said, stressing that it “views with great severity any attempt by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out terror attacks against IDF forces and Israeli civilians.”
‼️ For the second time in the past 24 hours, Hamas has violated the ceasefire agreement.
A projectile was identified from Gaza City toward Israel. The projectile launch failed and fell within Gaza, close to a hospital. Shortly after, the IDF precisely struck the launch point. pic.twitter.com/DIXfZrMJRD
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) January 8, 2026
It marked the second ceasefire violation from Gaza within 24 hours.
On Wednesday, Israeli forces eliminated a key Hamas terrorist after gunmen fired at an area where IDF troops were operating in the northern Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
The terrorist had been involved in directing attacks against Israeli forces, the statement said, adding that the shooting constituted “a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.”
