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28 MAY
HAMAS/GAZA
Since 13 April, some 300 incendiary kites were own into Israel, 100 res and more than 3,000 acres of wheat destroyed, causing millions of shekels worth of damage to the farmers of the area.
29 MAY
HAMAS/GAZA
ACTION BY ISRAEL
Israel responds to missile attacks by launching its own airstrikes. Targets Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror sites, including
the destruction of a new terror tunnel.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
26 MAY
ACTION BY ISRAEL
IDF strikes several Hamas targets after continued violence at Gaza border.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
US media reports of new evidence showing ongoing advanced ballistic missile programme in Iran.
Over 180 rockets and mortars red within 24 hours into Israel from Gaza in largest attack since 2014. One mortar strikes kindergarten playground. Sirens continue past midnight as barrages continue into the night.
30 MAY
ACTION BY ISRAEL
Israeli military says many of the mortars used by Hamas were made in Iran. Follows comments by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who said in
21 May interview that Iran funnels “a lot of money, equipment and expertise” to Hamas.
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
UK con rms £1.5m aid to Gazan hospitals following recent Gaza violence.
A US-led draft resolution
at UN Security Council condemning attacks against Israel is blocked by Kuwait.
UK government condemns attack on Israel.
US, Canada, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany and EU among those condemning attack against Israel.
ACTION BY ISRAEL
Thousands of residents in Sderot run for cover amid heavy gun re from Gaza.
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