Hamas Fires 30 Rockets into Israel in 10 Minutes

(INN) Hamas fired over 30 rockets in a ten-minute period into Israel on Monday, with hits reported in Sha'ar HaNegev, the Eshkol Region, Netivot, Sderot, and Be'er Sheva between 8:00 - 8:10 pm IST.

There are no reports of damage nor injuries at this time.

The barrage follows the Security Cabinet decision to prepare for escalation in the South, including a possible military campaign.

At least 1,500 reserve soldiers had been called up for preparatory training for a possible operation, security officials stated earlier Monday. Hours earlier, photos surfaced showing tanks and IDF forces gathering close to the Gaza border.

"We are also investing significantly in gathering our security forces," the official stated to Arutz Sheva Monday afternoon. "Until now we have had two full staffs working on the situation and we are readying ourselves for escalation [with Hamas]."

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck multiple terror targets earlier Monday, including a "significant" terror tunnel.