Israel’s military retaliated against Hamas with strikes in Lebanon and Gaza following rocket attacks blamed on the Islamist group. Israel hit targets such as tunnels and weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza in addition to a heavy machine gun used for anti-aircraft fire. Military attacks were also launched against Hamas targets in southern Lebanon. Israel blamed Hamas for a rocket attack from Lebanon towards northern Israeli areas. Israel’s reaction was described as the most significant such attack since Israel fought against Hezbollah in 2006. The US State Department condemned earlier strikes from Gaza and rocket attacks from Lebanon and also expressed concern at the Al-Aqsa mosque confrontation.