Preliminary investigation finds armored crews had been told to target border positions; unauthorized attack was in response to rocket launch from Gaza that hit Ashkelon factory

Military initially denied reports its tank shot at Gaza observation post; is also investigating why Iron Dome defense system didn't intercept Gaza rocket that hit Israeli warehouse

IDF says predawn raids hit terror group's training facility, rocket manufacturing sites, underground infrastructure; army investigating unauthorized tank fire at Strip

Attack comes week after rockets fired at central Israel in what the military believes was a malfunction caused by lightning

Paramedics declare victim dead at scene in Ashkelon; police comb streets for vehicle, which drove away after incident

Police open investigation into incident in southern city

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In earlier attack, 2 hurt from Gaza rocket fire as Israel signs historic accords in Washington; IDF says 1 projectile shot down by Iron Dome, second hits road in residential area

Missiles fired at Ashdod, Ashkelon; IDF says 1 projectile shot down by Iron Dome, second hits road in residential area; soldiers nab 2 Palestinians entering Israel from the Strip

Gantz says incident a 'reminder from our enemies that we must always be strong' Liberman: 'While Bibi celebrates in Washington, Hamas celebrates in Ashdod and Ashkelon'