Air strikes, rocket fire continue in Gaza violence

(3 May 2023) ASSOCIATED PRESS Gaza City , Gaza Strip - 3 May 2023 ++NIGHT SHOTS++ 1. Various of rockets intercepted by Iron Dome 2. Various of air strikes with flames lighting up the night sky STORYLINE: The Israeli military and Palestinian militants continued to exchange fire in the early hours of Wednesday in the Gaza Strip and nearby Israeli communities. The Israeli military said its aircraft struck military posts, training sites, weapons storage facilities and an underground tunnel belonging to Hamas. Israel's Iron Dome defence system was seen intercepting rockets coming from Gaza. The tension follows the death of a high-profile Palestinian prisoner in Israeli custody on Tuesday after a hunger strike lasting nearly three months. The death of Khader Adnan set off a barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and raised fears of further escalation. Late Tuesday, the Israeli military said it had started airstrikes on Gaza targets, in response to earlier rocket salvos from the coastal strip, run by the militant Hamas group. There was no immediate word on casualties or damage. Palestinian residents reported several explosions following Israeli air raids in northwestern Gaza City and other parts of the Strip. Hamas had earlier evacuated military and security targets in anticipation of Israeli strikes. AP video shot by Mohammad Jahjouh =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...