(MENAFN) On Sunday at dawn, the Israeli Air Force launched at least one missile into an area, north of Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, inflecting damage.

The missile caused damage to the targeted site, believed to be run by the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, causing damage to it, a few surrounding homes and property, and led to anxiety attacks among many children.

In a statement, the Israeli army said it targeted the Hamas position in response to incendiary kites, set by Palestinian protesters into lands across the border fence.

It also held Hamas responsible for any further escalation and the consequences of any attack from the Gaza Strip.

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