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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Rocket intercepted by Iron Dome as Islamic Jihad claims attack from Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Three rockets were fired from the northern Gaza Strip at the southern towns of Ashkelon and Sderot a short while ago.
The IDF says one was shot down by air defenses, while the other two impacted open areas.
There are no injuries.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack.