The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that in response to the rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IDF attacked an underground structure for the production of rocket engines, a military post and the opening of a terrorist tunnel.

IDF: Four rockets fired from Gaza and intercepted

In a second Israeli air strike In Wednesday night, IAF fighter jets attacked a military compound used by the Hamas terrorist organization's air defense force, in response to a Hamas anti-aircraft fire that occurred during the IDF"s first attack."The attempt to hit the planes failed, no damage was done to the aircraft and there were no injuries," the IDF said.

Turkey"s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said In Wednesday that he will visit Israel In May 24 amid increasing efforts between the two countries to mend ties, Reuters reported.Speaking to CNN Turk, Cavusoglu said he will travel to Israel and the Palestinian Authority with Energy Minister Fatih Donmez and would discuss the appointment of ambassadors with his Israeli counterpart during the visit.

Palestinian Arabs reported clashes In the Temple Mount early Thursday morning after security forces entered the compound and used riot dispersal means.

The Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza responded to Israel's bombings in following rocket fire from the Strip."All options are available to us and we will act when the time is right. The Occupational Forces are responsible for the situation in Gaza," it was quoted as saying.

Mayor of Lod Yair Revivo said PM Bennett hasn't answered Ine phone call from him since taking office."The government's promises to strengthen our city never materialized," said Revivo."You promised to strengthen our police department, surveillance system, legal measures against local shootings," he said referring to Bennett, "and none of this has come true."

Only a few decades ago, under the Soviets, Torah learning was banned, Torah scrolls, tefillin, texts were burned, Jews lived in fear.