Palestinian terrorists have fired more than 500 missiles into southern Israel, hitting areas as far away as Tel Aviv

Within the past 24 hours, Palestinian terrorists have fired more than 500 missiles into southern Israel, hitting areas as far away as Tel Aviv.

The Israeli military’s “Operation Shield and Arrow” to stop the terror group Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) entered its third day Thursday, and while there is talk of a cease-fire, so far, the fighting continues.

Israel eliminated another top PIJ operative, Ali Ghali, a senior commander of the group’s rocket launching force.

The rocket barrages have sent more than a million Israelis running into bomb shelters, or forced them to lie on the street for protection.

Israeli Defense Forces video showed Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defense system intercepting many of the rockets fired by Islamic Jihad. The IDF says the system has a more than 90 percent success rate.

Some rockets, however, have landed, and they caused damage in several areas, including the coastal city of Asheklon. More than 30 Israelis have been treated for rocket-related injuries.

While speaking with advisors, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that a long campaign may be ahead.

“My instruction is that we are ready for the possibility of an expanded campaign and harsh strikes, taking place now and in the future. Overall, I think we have the upper hand, but it’s clear you are at the line (border), and I appreciate your support and resilience,” he said.

Please continue to pray for the nation and people of Israel as they face these terrible attacks.

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