Israel Says Two Projectiles 'Likely' Launched From Gaza Amid Calls To Scrap Fresh Offensive

Last Updated:August 10, 2025, 18:41 IST

The Israeli military said interception attempts were made, but the results of the interception are under review.

Israel's fresh plan to take control of Gaza City has sparked global outrage. (Reuters)

The Israeli military on Sunday said two projectiles were “likely" launched from Gaza and crossed into Israel, as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, approaching its third year, has attracted global condemnation and outrage.

The military said interception attempts were made, but the results of the interception are under review. Sirens were sounded in southern Israel close to the border with Gaza. No injuries or damages were reported.

This came amid mounting domestic and international outrage over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, which has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, reduced the enclave to rubble and brought millions of people to the brink of starvation. Several people have died of hunger amid Israel’s tight blockade of humanitarian aid.

On Saturday night, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv in Israel to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to escalate the nearly two-year Gaza war, demanding an immediate end to the campaign and for the release of the hostages.

Israel’s New Plan Sparks Backlash

Israel’s security cabinet recently approved a new military plan that includes taking control of Gaza City, sparking massive backlash. Netanyahu said that Israel’s goal is not to occupy Gaza but to “free" it from Hamas and support the creation of a peaceful civilian government.

China, Turkey, Britain, several Arab countries, and the United Nations Human Rights Chief voiced concern. Hamas called the move a “new war crime". Italy said on Sunday the plan could result in a “Vietnam" for Israel’s army.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City “risks worsening the already catastrophic situation for millions of Palestinians and could put even more lives at risk, including those of the remaining hostages."

Meanwhile, five more people, including two children, died of malnutrition and starvation in Gaza in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said, taking the number of deaths from such causes to 217, including 100 children.

The war began on October 7 2023 when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel and killed 1,200 people, and took 251 hostages. Israeli authorities say 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza are alive. Israel’s offensive in Gaza has since killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to health officials, and left much of the territory in ruins.

(with inputs from agencies)

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

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