Militants fire rockets at Israel after Gaza Strip air raids
By DW
14 May 2023 |
7:13 am
Palestinian militants have fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel. The rocket launches follow airstrikes that Palestinian health officials say killed at least 13 people.
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