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Rockets fired at Sderot for first time in 9 days; no reports of injuries or damage
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in central Israel, October 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip at the southern city of Sderot a short while ago, the municipality says.
One of the rockets was shot down by the Iron Dome, while the second hit an open area outside the city, a spokesperson for Sderot says.
There are no reports of damage or injuries.
Sirens sounded in the city during the attack.
It marks the first time in nine days that Sderot has come under rocket fire.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has subsequently claimed responsibility for the rocket fire.
