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From the Liveblog of Thursday, December 21, 2023

Several interceptions reported north of Tel Aviv

21 December 2023, 1:41 pm 4 Edit

Rockets are launched by Palestinian terrorists from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, in Gaza, October 7, 2023. (AP Photo/ Hatem Moussa)

Reports on the ground and footage posted online indicate several rockets were intercepted over the skies of central Israel and the south.

Near Kfar Saba, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Gaza, a ToI correspondent reports hearing at least 8 loud booms.

Multiple Iron Dome interceptions seen over central Israel, following a rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/EGjj1kSZo7

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) December 21, 2023

According to Channel 12 news, the rockets were fired from central Gaza, an area where the IDF has only partial control.

A video taken from Kfar Aza, opposite central Gaza, shows one of the two fusillades heading skyward, with some 12 rockets fired.

Footage shows the rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip at central Israel a short while ago, as seen from Kfar Aza. pic.twitter.com/2z91cqtjsl

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) December 21, 2023

There are no immediate reports of injuries in Israel.

There is also no immediate claim of responsibility.