Israel · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Israel launches an air-and-ground assault on Gaza code-named "Operation Summer Rains". In response to continued Qassam rocket attacks launched by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, Israel has bombards launch sites in Gaza and nearby cities in the Gaza Strip
Israeli tanks and infantry are invading Gaza with air and naval support
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead
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