Air attacks reported in northern Strip after fourth straight day of cross-border launches; Defense Ministry says it is taking punitive action after 'repeated terror attacks'

Police sappers called to defuse devices apparently flown over the border from the Palestinian territory

Attack on 'terror targets' in Strip follows several launches into Israeli territory on Friday, sending thousands running for shelter, causing light damage to homes

Recent days have seen several instances of balloons carrying incendiary devices landing in south, drawing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Police say sappers called to central moshav of Mesilat Zion; Hebrew media reports explosives and a small Palestinian flag attached to balloons

Reported shelling follows blast in Sderot suspected of being caused by explosives launched from the Strip

Warning comes amid relative calm along the border, despite fears of possible reprisal attacks for Iranian general Soleimani's killing by the US

As Netanyahu and Bennett vow to forcefully deter rocket fire, local leaders lash the politicians' 'game of musical chairs' while southern residents 'go to sleep afraid'

Residents of Sderot and surrounding communities rush to bomb shelters; no injuries or damage reported

Children were forced to stay home starting Tuesday, as Israel and Islamic Jihad traded blows