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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Militants Fire Rockets

Associated Press

   JERUSALEM - The Israeli military said Friday that it launched
   "wide-scale" airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly
   after Palestinian militants fired three rockets into Israel, two of
   which were intercepted.

   There were no reports of casualties or major damage from the exchange
   of fire overnight, which came amid heightened tensions after President
   Donald Trump released his Mideast plan, a U.S. initiative aimed at
   ending the conflict that heavily favors Israel and was rejected by the
   Palestinians.

   Palestinians have called for large protests after Friday prayers,
   including at a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to
   Muslims and Jews.

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