Hamas launches rockets, Israeli parliament takes shelter

A series of large rockets from the Gaza Strip aimed at Israel forced the country's parliament to suspend plenary sessions and evacuate to shelters.

Air defense sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem today, after the Hamas militant group launched a large number of long-range rockets from the Gaza Strip at a series of Israeli cities.

The incident occurred at the same time as the Israeli parliament was in full session, forcing the body to suspend its activities for about 40 minutes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and parliamentarians had to evacuate to a shelter to ensure safety.

Rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel on October 15. Photo: Reuters

Israeli media described this as the largest rocket attack on the country since the opening salvo of hostilities on October 7. Many loud explosions were heard in the above cities, but there was no information about casualties or damage on the ground.

The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said the attack was in response to "attacks on civilians" carried out by the Israeli army.

On October 7, Hamas launched a series of rockets and then launched a coordinated attack by land, air and sea into Israel. Israeli authorities then launched a retaliatory campaign, simultaneously conducting airstrikes and blockades and blocking the supply of food, fuel and necessities to the Gaza Strip.

The Hamas-Israel war situation. Graphics: CNN

Hamas has called on all Palestinians to "take up arms and fight" and asked for support from Islamic organizations and Arab countries in the region.

The Hamas-Israel conflict has left about 1,400 people dead and 3,500 injured in Israel. In the Gaza Strip, more than 2,800 people were killed and nearly 11,000 injured.

Vu Anh (According to Times of Israel , Reuters )

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