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Israel Tests Laser Weapon at Gaza Strip
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Aug 31, 20201:12Now PlayingThe Israeli police demonstrated on Sunday a new laser system that is designed to intercept explosive-laden balloons launched from the Gaza Strip.
The system is designed to work alongside planes and other aircraft, avoiding the need to close off airspace while the system is in operation.
Earlier Sunday the Israeli military said it struck militant targets in Gaza in response to continued launches of explosive balloons.
There were no immediate reports of casualties on either side.
Hamas-linked groups have launched a wave of incendiary balloons into Israel in recent weeks, torching wide swaths of farmland.
Israel has responded with airstrikes and tank fire.
The army said Sunday's tank fire struck Hamas targets in southern Gaza.
Hamas is pressing Israel to ease its blockade on Gaza and allow large-scale development projects.
Egypt and Qatar are trying to shore up an informal cease-fire.
Those efforts have grown more urgent in recent days as authorities in Gaza have detected the first cases of local transmission of the coronavirus.
Hamas has imposed a lockdown in the coastal territory bordering Israel and Egypt, which is home to 2 million Palestinians.
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