Israeli airstrikes target Islamic Jihad leaders in Gaza, leaving multiple dead.

Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed at least 13 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, and injured 20 others. The strikes were launched in response to militants who posed an imminent threat to Israeli citizens. Islamic Jihad has vowed revenge and Gaza-based militants are expected to respond with rocket fire into Israel. The extent to which Hamas, which controls the Strip, joins in will be a significant factor. Israel officials are said to be preparing for days of fighting.