Six rockets said intercepted in Jerusalem area; no reports of injury

Several rockets fired from Gaza are intercepted in the Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh area.

Eyewitnesses report at least three intercepts by the Iron Dome rocket defense system. Later reports indicate a total of six intercepts.

There are no reports of injuries.

The barrage was the first at the capital in more than a month.

Magen David reports that one rocket fell in open ground in the Beit Shemesh area. Damage was caused to henhouses in the area. Falling shrapnel also hit a high-voltage wire.

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