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Monday, October 9, 2023
Rocket from Jerusalem barrage strikes inside Beitar Illit settlement
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Magen David Adom ambulance service says its medics are responding to reports of injuries in a direct rocket impact in the West Bank settlement of Beitar Illit, south of Jerusalem.
It is not immediately clear how many people are hurt and their conditions.
Footage shows smoke rising from the community.
Reports of a direct rocket impact in the West Bank settlement of Beitar Illit, south of Jerusalem. MDA says it has received reports of injuries. pic.twitter.com/2LfynqhWsJ
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) October 9, 2023