Israel and Gaza militants exchange rocket fire after soldiers withdraw from Jenin

A large explosion was seen over Gaza City’s skyline before the Israeli military said it had carried out an airstrike that struck a weapons manufacturing facility. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The explosion came hours after claims Palestinian militants fired rockets toward Israel and followed the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank city of Jenin, in what appeared to signal an end to one of their biggest military operations in the occupied West Bank for years. Twelve Palestinians, at least five of them fighters, and one Israeli soldier were killed during the operation in Jenin, which the Israeli army said was aimed at destroying militant infrastructure and weapons. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Gaza #Palestine #Jenin #Israel #WestBank