IDF says long-range rocket fired from Gaza toward Haifa area, no injuries
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Masked Hamas members parade with Qassam rockets through the streets of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on May 27, 2021. (AP/Yousef Masoud)
One long-range rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip a short while ago, setting off the sirens in towns south of Haifa, the Israel Defense Forces says.
The IDF says the projectile exploded mid-air.
The Magen David Adom ambulance service says there are no reports of injuries.
The Hamas terror group claims responsibility for the attack, saying it launched a R160 missile, which is thought to have a range of 160 kilometers.
Hamas has launched long-range rockets several times amid the war that began on October 7, setting off sirens in northern Israel.
