Hamas says it fired 130 rockets on Tel Aviv

Hamas fired over 130 rockets towards Tel Aviv late on Tuesday after Israeli forces levelled a residential tower in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group said.

"The Qassam Brigade [Hamas's military wing] carried out a powerful attack against Tel Aviv and its suburb with 130 heavy rockets. And we tell the enemy: If you return, we will, too," Hamas said on its Telegram channel.

Israeli witnesses and journalists had reported sounds of explosions and sirens in Tel Aviv.

WATCH: #TelAviv has been hit with rockets launched by Hamas tonight hours after Israeli air strikes destroyed a residential block in Gaza pic.twitter.com/hsoSE6BwHs
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Earlier on Friday, Israel destroyed a 12-story residential building in Gaza amid escalating violence.

The Israeli military said hundreds of Palestinian rockets fell on Tel Aviv late on Tuesday, accusing Hamas of targeting civilians. "We won't stand by and let this happen," the Israeli army said in a tweet.