CNN —The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on what it called Hamas targets in Gaza on Friday, after militants in the enclave launched incendiary balloons towards Israel for the first time in over a year.
The hostilities came after more than a week of sometimes violent Palestinian demonstrations along the fence that separates Gaza from Israel.
The balloons were launched by a group calling itself Ahfad Al-Nasser, or the Descendants of al-Nasser, who specialize in attacks using explosives strapped to balloons.
No IDF injuries were reported, the Israeli military said.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was killed or injured in the Israeli strikes, which the IDF said were carried out by a drone and a tank.
Persons:
Ahfad Al, Nasser
Organizations:
CNN, Israel Defense Forces, Palestinian Ministry of Health
Locations:
Gaza, Israel