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Isis claims it attacked Israeli port of Eilat with rockets launched from Egypt Isis claims it attacked Israeli port of Eilat with rockets launched from Egypt
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Isis has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the southern Israeli port town of Eilat.Isis has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the southern Israeli port town of Eilat.
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system shot down three missiles fired from neighbouring Sinai late on Wednesday, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) said. Up to seven are thought to have been fired in total.  Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system shot down three missiles fired from neighbouring Sinai late on Wednesday, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) said. Up to seven are thought to have been launched in total, and no one was hurt in the attack. 
The branch of the jihadist group based in the neighbouring province in Egypt is believed to have attacked Israeli targets multiple times in the past.  Gazan media reported that Isis, rather than Hamas, was responsible. Isis' official media channels confirmed the group was behind the attack later on Thursday.
The branch of the jihadist group based in restive Sinai province in Egypt is believed to have attacked Israeli targets multiple times in the past. 
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