Israeli forces hit Gaza Strip, defense official says

Israeli army forces launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Monday, an Israeli military official said.

The attacks were launched in response to a rocket attack from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Twitter.

“A short while ago, rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. Hits have not yet been identified,” it said.

An Israeli tank and warplanes targeted Hamas posts in the southern Gaza Strip, it added.