Israel, PT: Israeli forces conduct retaliatory airstrikes against locations in Gaza Strip Feb. 13 /update 1

Event

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes against an underground facility belonging to the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip early Feb. 13. According to the IDF, the facility was used to manufacture rockets. The airstrikes came two days after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, Feb. 11. There have been no immediate reports of casualties from the Gaza Strip.

Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture in the Southern District over the coming days as additional projectile fires from the Gaza Strip remain possible.

Advice

Monitor local media and abide by security forces' directives. If incoming mortar rounds or rockets are reported or warning sirens sound in the general vicinity, report to the nearest bomb shelter and await further instructions from authorities. If there is no shelter nearby, stay indoors, away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, move to a ground floor or basement.