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Israeli bus hit by rocket launched from Gaza - IDF Israel struck by barrage of rockets launched from Gaza, bus hit - IDF
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An Israeli bus has been hit by "terrorist fire" from Gaza, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has tweeted. A "barrage" of rocket attacks is reportedly taking place, triggering alert sirens. Israel has come under major attack from Gaza, with 80 rockets launched towards the country. A bus has been destroyed and at least one person has been wounded. The Iron Dome defense system is working to intercept the missiles.
The bus was destroyed by the mortar fire from Gaza, and one person was wounded, Reuters reported, citing Israeli TV channels. Local television showed the bus engulfed in flames and billowing black smoke. Flashes of light from the Iron Dome interceptions could also be seen. The bus was destroyed by mortar fire from Gaza, and one person was wounded, Reuters reported, citing Israeli TV channels. The wounded person is in serious condition, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing Israel's ZAKA emergency response organization.
The wounded person is in serious condition, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing Israel's ZAKA emergency response organization. Local television showed the bus engulfed in flames and billowing black smoke. Flashes of light from the Iron Dome interceptions could also be seen.
The bus was reportedly empty at the time of the attack. The victim, a passerby, was injured by a gunshot, according to Arutz Sheva.The bus was reportedly empty at the time of the attack. The victim, a passerby, was injured by a gunshot, according to Arutz Sheva.
The sirens are sounding all across southern Israel, according to the defence forces spokesperson.  Sirens are sounding all across southern Israel, according to the IDF spokesperson. 
The country's Iron Dome missile defense system has intercepted several rockets, Avi Mayer of the Global Jewish Advocacy, who previously served as the IDF spokesperson, has tweeted.  The country's Iron Dome missile defense system has intercepted several rockets, Avi Mayer of the Global Jewish Advocacy, who previously served as an IDF spokesperson, tweeted. 
Israeli residents have reportedly been instructed to remain in bomb shelters.Israeli residents have reportedly been instructed to remain in bomb shelters.
The attack follows a Sunday skirmish which saw seven members of Hamas killed, along with an IDF Lieutenant Colonel.The attack follows a Sunday skirmish which saw seven members of Hamas killed, along with an IDF Lieutenant Colonel.
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