By Matthew Roscoe • Updated: 07 Aug 2022 • 9:13
WATCH: IDF releases video reportedly showing Islamic Jihad strike in Jabaliya, northern Gaza. Image: @IDF/Twitter
The IDF wrote on Sunday, August 7: “Watch this failed rocket launch which killed children in Gaza. This barrage of rockets was fired by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation in Gaza last night. The rocket in the red circle misfired, killing Palestinian civilians—including children—in Jabaliya in northern Gaza.”
Watch this failed rocket launch which killed children in Gaza. This barrage of rockets was fired by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza last night. The rocket in the red circle misfired, killing Palestinian civilians—including children—in Jabaliya in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/55zSU3fsRY — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 7, 2022
Watch this failed rocket launch which killed children in Gaza.
This barrage of rockets was fired by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza last night.
The rocket in the red circle misfired, killing Palestinian civilians—including children—in Jabaliya in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/55zSU3fsRY
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 7, 2022
Reporter Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian wrote: “Infographic from the IDF of the path of the failed rocket launch.”
Infographic from the IDF of the path of the failed rocket launch pic.twitter.com/f0WarfFVku — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) August 7, 2022
Infographic from the IDF of the path of the failed rocket launch pic.twitter.com/f0WarfFVku
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) August 7, 2022
According to the infographic, the path of the rockets fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad killed their own people. 25 per cent of their rockets have landed inside Gaza.
A statement from Keren Hajioff, Israel’s International Spokeswoman for Prime Minister Yair Lapid, read: “Tonight, Islamic Jihad terrorists fired a rocket towards Israel which fell short inside Gaza, hitting a Palestinian home in the Jabalia neighbourhood and tragically killing at least four children.
“There is video documenting the entire thing.
“There was no Israeli activity in the Gaza Strip, in that area or at that time.
“Islamic Jihad is killing Palestinian children in Gaza. One in four rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel – lands inside the Gaza Strip.
“Iran’s proxies – including Islamic Jihad – have a long history of hiding behind civilians to target Israeli civilians.
“The world should be outraged at this terrorist group targeting innocent Israelis and killing innocent Gazans.
“Israel will continue to stand up to this vicious terrorist organisation – which threatens Israelis and Palestinians alike.”
However, many people online have accused the IDF of spreading propaganda.
“Stop your misleading propaganda…” one person wrote.
Stop your misleading propaganda… — 1 + 1 = 1 (@Sudani_Fbi) August 7, 2022
Stop your misleading propaganda…
— 1 + 1 = 1 (@Sudani_Fbi) August 7, 2022
“They play victim card all time every time,” another said.
https://twitter.com/indian_725744/status/1556158077325389824?s=21&t=9Lp8iTgobXvyPWTf6F-VDA
While another simply said: “Lies.”
Lies — Mute (@JojoMcebisi) August 7, 2022
Lies
— Mute (@JojoMcebisi) August 7, 2022
Earlier, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Khaled Mansour, Islamic Jihad’s Southern Gaza Division Commander via a tweet on Sunday, August 7.
“This is Khaled Mansour,” the IDF wrote alongside a picture of Mansour. “As the Islamic Jihad’s Southern Gaza Division Commander, he was responsible for dozens of terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians & soldiers.”
The Israel Defence Forces added: “Last night, he was targeted & killed by IDF aircraft.
“We will continue to act against any threat to Israel.”
This is Khaled Mansour. As the Islamic Jihad's Southern Gaza Division Commander, he was responsible for dozens of terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians & soldiers. Last night, he was targeted & killed by IDF aircraft. We will continue to act against any threat to Israel. pic.twitter.com/lhbNib3Sns — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 7, 2022
This is Khaled Mansour. As the Islamic Jihad's Southern Gaza Division Commander, he was responsible for dozens of terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians & soldiers.
Last night, he was targeted & killed by IDF aircraft.
We will continue to act against any threat to Israel. pic.twitter.com/lhbNib3Sns
Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Share this story
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don't already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Originally from the UK, Matthew is based on the Costa Blanca and is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Download our media pack in either English or Spanish.