Israeli Air Force Lashes Gaza in Airstrike Bombardment

In the days since Islamic militant group Hamas staged a multifront surprise attack, the Israeli Air Force says it has dropped 6,000 bombs.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 06:45 PM ET

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Dozens of fighter jets and helicopters attacked a series of terrorist targets of the Hamas terrorist organization throughout the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Air Force said Thursday. [Credit: IAF]

Key Takeaways:

Israel's air force is conducting an intensive air campaign over the Gaza Strip, dropping approximately 6,000 bombs in retaliation for Hamas's recent attack.
The IAF claims to have eliminated hundreds of terrorists and struck over 3,600 targets, including military infrastructure and leadership, with visuals showing extensive damage to city blocks.
Humanitarian groups and the UN Human Rights Office are calling for a cease-fire, noting that Israeli airstrikes have hit residential buildings, schools, and UN facilities in the densely populated territory.
Despite a previous manpower shortage due to reservist protests, the Israeli Air Force maintains its readiness and capability for combat operations.

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The sky over Israel was filled with a near constant stream of warplanes flying combat sorties to the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as the country’s air force pilots and government focused on a singular mission: retribution.

The air campaign bombardment directed on the occupied Palestinian territory—one of the most densely populated areas in the world with a population of about 2.3 million in an area of about 141 square miles—prompted calls by humanitarian groups for a cease-fire to spare civilians.