Israel-Hamas war: Rockets fired from Rafah at Israel, 60% of Hamas eliminated | LiveNOW from FOX

Israel said Thursday that five “projectiles” were launched from Rafah toward civilian communities near Gaza, but were intercepted by the Iron Dome and Israel’s aerial defense system.

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said it eliminated the terrorists who carried out the launches, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) adding “Hamas continues to pose a threat to Gazan civilians in Rafah. We will continue operating in the area to eliminate the threat of this terrorist organization.”

Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant said Israeli forces have killed or wounded 60% of Hamas terrorists since the start of the war in Gaza, which began Oct. 7 when the terror group conducted a surprise attack on Israel, killing an estimated 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages.

Nine months later, the war continues and more than 100 of the hostages remain in captivity.

Gallant also said that the IDF operating in Gaza has created a “limited window of opportunity” for Israel to pursue a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas.

This comes as Hezbollah in Lebanon continues its near daily attacks on northern Israel, one of which killed two Israeli civilians earlier this week.

LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow spoke with John Strawson, an emeritus professor at the University of East London to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.

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