2 rockets fired from Gaza toward border towns; one intercepted, 2nd lands in unpopulated area

Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli communities a short time ago, the Israel Defense Forces says.

One of the rockets was intercepted while the second landed in an unpopulated area, the military says.

It is the first time rockets have been fired from Gaza in some three weeks.

The rockets had triggered sirens in the town of Netivot and a number of surrounding communities.

The Magen David Adom emergency service says there were no immediate reports of injuries. There were no reports of damage.

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