Israel: Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist Killed

Israel Defense Forces have reported killing another high-level terrorist in the Gaza Strip, this time from the Islamic Jihad. This comes as tensions remain high in the Middle East. NTD's Jason Perry has the war update. On Friday, Israeli forces reported killing about 30 terrorists in close-quarters combat and aerial strikes in Rafa in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces, or the IDF, also reported killing the deputy head of weapons manufacturing for the Islamic Jihad. Meanwhile, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon continue to launch projectiles into northern Israel, and Israeli forces continue to strike the launchers. The Israeli Air Force identified two Hezbollah terrorists who were operating in the area where the rockets were fired from, and then struck the building where they were operating. Tensions have been high between Israel and Hezbollah since a rocket hit a soccer field in northern Israel last Saturday, killing 12 children. But in a recent speech, the leader of Hezbollah said they were not responsible for that deadly strike. A resident in Lebanon reacted to his speech on Thursday. As for al-Sayed's words, they were understood by everyone and gave us strength, that there will be a response, no doubt about it. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari responded to the claim that Hezbollah was not responsible for the attack. As this rocket containing 53 kilograms of explosives hit the field. Hezbollah claimed they were not responsible for the attacks. This is a lie. The evidence is irrefutable. The rocket itself, as Hezbollah is the only organization in Lebanon with an Iranian Falak 1 rocket. Approximately 60,000 residents have been displaced from northern Israel because of the incoming rocket fire from Lebanon. Also on Friday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the U.S. military will adjust its defensive posture in the Middle East to help defend Israel. Jason Perry, NTD News.