Gaza Strip hit by airstrikes after two rockets launched into Israel


Airstrikes conducted by Israeli warplanes rocked the Gaza Strip late on Thursday after two rockets were launched from Gaza into Israel that failed to cause any damage. A militant group called the "Omar Brigades" claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks.At least three major blasts rocked Gaza city as Twitter users reported that residents woke up to the sounds of airstrikes and Israeli F-16 jets flying over. The airstrikes took place in the western part of Gaza Strip, near the Maqousi Towers residential area. Khan Younis and Ubaidah garrison of Hamas-affiliated Al-Qassam Brigades were also struck, according to the local sources.There were no reports of casualties, according to the Times of Israel citing Hamas media reports. Hamas said that its military facilities were targeted. Israeli army hasntarget="_blank"'>Many human rights organizations including Amnesty International have accused Israel of committing war crimes during its campaigns in Gaza Strip.