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IDF: 20 rockets fired at Safed from Lebanon; some downed, others strike open areas; none hurt
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A barrage of some 20 rockets was fired from Lebanon at the Safed area in northern Israel.
The IDF says some of the rockets were shot down by air defenses, while the rest struck open areas.
No injuries are reported.
Some of the rocket impacts sparked fires near Safed.