Hamas chief of staff: "cease fire only with removal of blockade" • 2 rockets intercepted in Dan district skies

Head of the military wing of Hamas, Mohammed Daf, spoke tonight (Tuesday) in a recorded statement on Al - Aqsa station, where he declared victory over the IDF. "The balance of power has changed. We see the barbaric attack and killing of children. The enemy destroys our homes. We have defeated the army. It is defeated."

"IDF soldiers are facing soldiers who are eager to die and factions which are united. The steadfastness of the Palestinian people is what brought about victory in battle."

Regarding the cease-fire he said: "The shooting will stop only if aggression will stop and the blockade will be removed."

At the end of his remarks, a barrage of rockets was launched at Gush Dan district.

A barrage was also shot towards the Beersheba area. Nine rockets were fired, four were intercepted and others exploded in open areas.

After a period of calm in the Jerusalem area, rockets were fired this evening at Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem area.

"Iron Dome" intercepted a rocket over Jerusalem and no reports of injuries or damage.

A day after the deadly incident in Eshkol regional council, the IDF suffered again casualties from mortar shell fire. Six reserve soldiers were wounded tonight (Tuesday) by a mortar shell in Gaza. Two are in fair condition and three in a light condition.
The military wing of Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility and said it "blew up Jerusalem with missiles."

At the same time, the attack in the Gaza Strip is gaining momentum. Since 22:00 pm last night until this evening, the IDF attacked 170 targets including government institutions, military outposts, command and control centers and tunnel shafts.

According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 1216 citizens were killed in the attacks and 7000 were injured.

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