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Initial IDF count reveals 1.469 rockets and mortar shells were fired toward Israel, 291 failed to breach the border and 39 fell in the sea; two died in Israel and 33 in Gaza including 6 PIJ commanders killed in 422 Israeli strikes on the Strip
Analysis: With a fighting round lasting five days Israel delivers the worse blow on PIJ since its inception and as a result, against its patrons in Iran, as well
Prime Minister says military achieves goals set at start of 5-day operation; Ben-Gvir demands targeted killings be extended to West Bank and claims he impacts decision to launch attack
During the five day operation, Islamic Jihad launched over 1,200 rockets.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine’s Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group, mediated by Egypt, took effect on 13 May – ending the five days of violent airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that began on 9 May. The latest wave of conflict, triggered by Israeli airstrikes, caused one of the heaviest displays of violence in Gaza