Rocket fired from Gaza falls short of Israel
Sirens go off in Ashkelon region
A trail of smoke is seen as a rocket is launched from the Palestinian Gaza Strip towards the southern Israeli city of Sderot on November 11, 2012. (photo credit: Edi Israel/Flash90)
Sirens blared in the Ashkelon region Tuesday night, signaling that residents should take cover, after a rocket was fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip.
The rocket fell short of the border, in Palestinian territory. No injuries or damage were reported.
The rocket fire follows a series of unsuccessful attacks on Israel in past weeks.
On Tuesday morning, a Palestinian who crossed into Israel from Gaza was caught by Israeli security forces with a grenade in his possession.
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