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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
IDF says rocket fired from Gaza at Sderot was intercepted
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
One rocket launched from the Gaza Strip at Sderot was intercepted by the Iron Dome, the IDF says.
There are no reports of injuries.
Sirens had sounded in the city.
The military says the rocket was launched from the Jabaliya area, where the IDF is carrying out an operation.
The rate of rocket fire on southern towns has steadily increased in recent days as the IDF launches new operations against Hamas.