Senior Islamic Jihad commander Ziad abu-Tir was eliminated, along with his brother, nephew and two others Monday afternoon, in an Israeli air strike on his house, near the Gaza town of Khan Younis. The al-Quds Brigades have vowed revenge.

Since 16:00, seven Kassam rockets have landed in the western Negev without causing injuries or damage. More than 50 have been launched since this morning.