A new report from pro-Iran media following a Hamas rocket barrage at the start of the new year indicates that the war is far from over.
Israeli forces are expected to locate underground tunnels built by Hamas as the IDF operates in the northern Gaza Strip.
One of the wounded indiviuals is a 20-year-old male who is in serious condition with shrapnel wounds.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for wounding 21 Israelis in multiple incidents of anti-tank and mortar fire on Sunday.
The Iron Dome received the Israel Defense Prize in 2012 and in recognition of his work, Gold was invited to light a torch in the 2015 annual Independence Day ceremony.
"This is further proof," the IDF said, "of Hamas's ceaseless use of the civilian population as a human shield for terrorist purposes."
"These are false messages," the police said, "that have the purpose of inciting panic in the public during wartime."
Rocket attacks from Lebanon continue to ramp up as Israel hits back at Hezbollah.
There were also several direct hits in the southern city of Ashkelon on Friday.
Magen David Adom forces are searching the building in fear of civilians trapped in the rubble.
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