Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza Strip (+Video)

Palestinian health authorities have reported that a woman and a 3-year-old girl have been injured in the airstrikes, Anadolu Agency reported.

An Israeli army spokesperson claimed targets belonging to Hamas were hit.

Palestinian activists have been flying flaming kites and balloons above occupied territories as part of ongoing anti-occupation protest along the Gaza border. 

The Israeli army frequently organizes air strikes on the border areas, where it claims the kites and balloons are prepared.

The Gaza Strip, which has been reeling under a crippling Israeli air, land and sea blockade since 2007, has seven border crossings linking it to the outside world.

Six are controlled by Israel, while the Rafah crossing is controlled by Egypt, which keeps it tightly sealed.