On Sunday, Hamas fired rockets at Israeli cities in southern Israel, citing Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza as the reason. Israel’s military intercepted most of the rockets, but a direct hit was reported in Ashkelon. In response, Israel issued evacuation orders for certain areas of Gaza, signaling an impending military strike.

BulletsIn

• Hamas fired a barrage of rockets at cities in southern Israel, including Ashkelon.
• Israel’s military intercepted most rockets, with one direct hit reported in Ashkelon.
• Israeli emergency services treated one person for shrapnel injuries, with damage to vehicles and infrastructure.
• Gaza health authorities reported at least 39 deaths due to Israeli military strikes on Sunday.
• The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for several districts in central Gaza’s Deir Al-Balah city.
• Israel warned of an impending attack, citing earlier rocket fire as justification for evacuations.
• Israel retaliated, striking the rocket launcher that launched the rockets from Gaza.
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved a “vigorous” military response against Hamas.
• At least 12 people were lightly injured in Ashkelon due to the rocket fire, according to reports.
• More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing conflict, with heavy casualties in Gaza.