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Air raid sirens sound in Ashkelon and Ashdod after rocket fire from Gaza

By Emanuel Fabian 6 April 2025, 9:03 pm 3 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Rocket sirens are sounding in the southern cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod, and several surrounding communities following rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.

The IDF says it is investigating.

Hamas takes responsibility for the rocket fire, saying it targeted Ashdod with a barrage.

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