The commander had taken part in firing rocket barrages into Israel during Operation Guardian of the Walls and Operation Breaking Dawn.
Security Cabinet convenes; Israel is ready for “all possibilities” moving forward with Operation Shield and Arrow
Iran is watching Israel's moves closely, as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad is widely seen as a proxy of Iran.
The "Gust of Wind" program has been activated, enabling residents of communities near the Gaza Strip to stay in guest houses across the country during escalations.