A barrage of ten rockets was fired from the Gaza Strip on Sunday night, triggering warning sirens across Ashkelon, Ashdod, and nearby towns.
The attack was claimed by Hamas, which said the rockets were launched from Deir al-Balah, a central Gaza location where Israeli forces have not yet conducted operations.
According to the IDF, “Following the sirens that sounded at 21:01-21:02 in the Lakhish area, approximately ten projectiles were identified crossing into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip. Most of them were successfully intercepted. The details are under review.”
In a subsequent update, the military added, “Approximately five projectiles were successfully intercepted by the IAF. Falls were identified in several areas. IDF Home Front Command soldiers are dispatched to the scenes and are operating in cooperation with Israeli security forces.”
Fragments from the intercepted missiles fell in Ashkelon, leading to damage to multiple cars. Emergency teams arrived quickly to secure the locations.
Police released a statement saying: “The police are currently tending to fallen shrapnel at a scene in the Ashkelon area, without injuries at the moment. Police sappers from the Southern District and officers from the Ashkelon police station are searching for additional remnants to remove threats to the public.”
A local government update from the Ashkelon Municipality reported: “One rocket fell in the city limits – damage was caused to property. One individual was apparently lightly wounded.”
Magen David Adom said its medics assisted several people suffering from emotional trauma and transported three individuals with minor injuries to Assuta Hospital.
{Matzav.com Israel}