Responding to a rocket attack on southern Israel on Wednesday, the Israeli air force struck deep in Gaza during the night. The IAF targets included factories used in the production of arms near Khan Younis and two tunnels used for weapons smuggling.

Hamas sources admitted that two tunnels were hit, and claimed that the IAF had bombed a military training facility, not a factory. According to those sources, three people were wounded in the Israeli airstrike.

An IDF spokesperson said, "The attack comes in response to rocket fire directed yesterday morning at Israel. The IDF will respond forcefully to any attempt to disrupt the calm situation in the south of the country."