Live Update From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Rockets fired at central Israel; Tel Aviv targeted for first time in a week
Rockets are fired from Gaza at central Israel, the first to target the Tel Aviv area in a week.
Warning sirens sound in southern Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Bat Yam. Sirens also sound in Rishon Lezion, Kfar Chabad and Beit Dagan.
Five rockets were fired, with one intercepted.
Hamas claims responsibility for firing the rockets.
Rocket Alerts [13:01:04] – 7 Alerts:
• Shfela (Lowlands) — Tzafria, Kfar Chabad, Rishon LeZion – East, Rishon LeZion – West, Beit Dagan
• Dan — Bat Yam, Tel Aviv – South and Jaffa#Israel #RocketAlert #RedAlert pic.twitter.com/mdo4Zzhqtm— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) December 19, 2023