IDF Strikes Hamas Launcher Near Humanitarian Area in Al-Furqan

The IDF on Friday, March 21, struck the launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory earlier in the day in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza.

“The Hamas terrorist organization deliberately placed the launcher near a humanitarian area in Al-Furqan,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit in a statement.

Before the strike, the statement said, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians, including the use of aerial surveillance, additional intelligence, and precise munitions.

“This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians and civilian structures for terrorist activities throughout the Gaza Strip,” said the IDF statement.

Sirens were sounded on Friday afternoon, around 4:30 p.m. in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. The IDF later said that two projectiles that were fired from northern Gaza were intercepted by the IAF. (INN/VFI News)

“Our Heavenly Father, we pray for all the innocent civilians who are being used as human shields by Hamas. We pray that You would give those who oppose Hamas’ activities a voice and the strength to stand up to them. Help them refuse to be used as human shields and stand up for their rights as human beings in the face of the oppressive rule of Hamas. We ask that you give our army the ability to protect the civilian population as much as possible and that Israel will not be portrayed as the villain in this war. May the truth shine forth about who the true villain is here and may justice be done quickly. We pray that You dismantle Hamas and all the terrorist organizations once and for all. In Yeshua's name we pray, amen.”