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The Israeli military have "successfully intercepted" two rockets targeting Israel, its defense forces have announced, claiming that the attack was launched from the Gaza Strip. | |
The rockets were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, an IDF spokesperson said on Twitter. Media reports said warning sirens went off in several regions in southern Israel close to the Gaza Strip. | |
Attacks on the city of Sderot, as well as on the Sha'ar HaNegev, Sdot Negev and Hof Ashkelon regional councils have been reportedly prevented. | |
On Tuesday, Israel said its Air Force targeted a Hamas military compound in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to another alleged rocket attack from that area. | |
More than 10 missiles have been reportedly fired at Israel in the past few days, since tensions escalated in the area following Washington's decision to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. |