A senior Israeli official responded on Wednesday evening to Islamic Jihad's demands for a ceasefire.

"Islamic Jihad wants a ceasefire and therefore tries to create a misrepresentation as if it made achievements. Islamic Jihad's demands prove that Israel's actions were successful. The IDF eliminated 20 terrorists and significantly damaged the Islamic Jihad's capabilities. Quiet will be met with quiet."

"Israel's hand will reach those who try to hurt it," the official added.