"Israeli Defense Forces Target Hamas in Gaza Following Incendiary Balloon Attacks"

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes in the Gaza Strip after incendiary balloons flown by Palestinian terrorists sparked fires in southern Israel. Palestinians have been holding near-daily riots on the Gaza border, setting off explosives and attempting to breach the security barrier. The IDF responded with drone strikes against Hamas observation posts and tank shelling after a Palestinian gunman opened fire at troops. The riots, believed to be orchestrated by Hamas, are part of an effort to pressure Israel and Qatar to resolve a funding dispute.