Gaza rocket attacks

Rocket fire disrupts Yom Kippur silence in Ashdod

Sirens pierce Yom Kippur night in Ashdod as Hamas fires five rockets from Gaza. Four intercepted, one lands in open terrain. No injuries reported.

1st time since April

2 rockets fired at Ashdod

Alarms were activated this morning in the city of Ashdod due to a launch from the Gaza Strip. The Air Force intercepted one rocket and the second fell in an open area.

Hamas fires 2 rockets at Netivot

Sirens were activated in the Netivot area following rocket fire by Hamas. Two rockets were launched—one was intercepted, and the other landed in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Gaza terrorists launch rocket at aid corridor

The IDF identified a launch from an area adjacent to the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, toward the main corridor for the transfer of aid trucks in the southern Gaza Strip.

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

14-year-old boy reportedly killed by misfired rocket that landed inside Gaza after being fired at Israel in violation of the ceasefire.

3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city

Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.

As 2025 begins:

Hamas fires two rockets towards Netivot

Sirens sounded at midnight in Netivot and nearby towns. Two projectiles fired from Gaza, one of them intercepted and the other falls in open area.

Gaza:

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Terrorists in Gaza Strip fire two rockets towards southern Israel, triggering sirens in Ashkelon and several communities located near the border. Both rockets intercepted, no injuries reported.

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions as Hamas says it launched 2 of its new M-90 rockets at Tel Aviv. IDF says 1 rocket landed in the sea, the other in Gaza.

5 rockets fired at southern Israel from Gaza

Ashdod Mayor reopens city's public shelters after rocket attack from Gaza. No injuries reported.

1st time in 4 months:

Barrage of 8 rockets fired at central Israel from Rafah

Sirens were activated today for the first time in several months in Kfar Saba, Herzliya, and the surrounding areas . Explosions were heard.

Ashkelon:

Gaza rocket hits home, three people injured

Sirens sounded in Ashkelon overnight, after terrorists from Gaza fire rockets at the city. Three lightly injured and taken to Barzilai Hospital.

In Rafah:

IDF destroys launch posts used to fire toward Be'er Sheva

IDF locates and destroys two launch posts in the Rafah area, from which rockets were fired towards Be’er Sheva.

Barrages in north and south:

At least 14 rockets fired towards Be'er Sheva

For the first time in several months, sirens sounded in the city of Be’er Sheva. One woman lightly injured. Rockets also fired towards Kiryat Shmona in the north.

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IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.

Sderot house damaged in rocket attack from Gaza

Multiple people treated for anxiety after home struck by debris from interception of rocket.

4 rockets fired at southern Israel hours after IDF withdraws

Avigdor Liberman says 'those who grovel in the morning receive rockets in the afternoon' after rockets fired from area IDF ground troops had just left.

UN rapporteur:

'I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel'

Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.

Estimate:

Hamas' rocket supply has dwindled to a few hundred

Hamas' supply of 20,000 rockets at the start of the war has dwindled to a few hundred, security sources estimate.

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

As 2024 begins:

More than 20 rockets fired towards central Israel

Sirens sounded at midnight in central Israel, Judean Lowlands and communities near the Gaza border. 18 rockets intercepted.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

Gaza rocket strikes synagogue in southern Israel

Synagogue in Sdot Negev Regional Council suffers extensive damage after being struck by a rocket fired by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Man seriously injured after touching rocket part in Ashkelon

Fragment of intercepted rocket explodes upon being touched. Police warn public to avoid pieces of downed rockets.

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Rocket fragment lands inches from pedestrians

2 civilians walking in Tel Aviv narrowly avoid having piece of rocket launched from Gaza land on them.

Barrage of 15 rockets fired at Tel Aviv

1 when rocket debris strikes educational institution in northern Tel Aviv in latest barrage from Gaza.

2 killed in rocket strike in south

Foreign workers in Eshkol region becomes latest casualty of Hamas' war against Israel.

IDF confirms: There are hostages and Israeli captives in Gaza

IDF confirms Hamas is holding kidnapped Israelis, shootouts in 22 locations in southern Israel.

IDF neutralizes terror cell in Jewish town

Watch: IDF thwarts terror cell in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Gaza terrorists launch rocket towards the sea

Air raid siren sounds near Gaza, IDF clarifies: rocket did not cross into Israeli territory.

Israel warns Hamas:

'There will be a response to any firing of rockets from Gaza'

Senior IDF officials warn Hamas through mediators that Israel will retaliate to rocket fire from Gaza during the upcoming holidays.

IDF:

Aerial defense activated towards unidentified aircraft over Gaza

IDF Aerial Defense Array was activated toward an unidentified aircraft over Gaza.

680 terrorist attacks each day

The average of twenty terror attacks every day in Israel is the equivalent of more than 680 terrorist attacks in America daily. Op-ed.

Miracle: Rocket fragment found in children's swimming pool

Father who found fragment of second rocket in swimming pool says 'huge miracle' rockets weren't launched during the daytime.

As IDF withdraws from Jenin:

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Remains of one rocket hit home in Sderot, no injuries. IDF strikes targets in Gaza in retaliation.

Due to Jenin operation:

Israel prepares for possible rocket fire from Gaza

Israel warned Hamas and PIJ: 'Don’t intervene because you are not the target. If you shoot, we will respond harshly.'

Israelis traumatized by Gaza rockets turn to animals for therapy

Traumatized Israelis living near Gaza turn to unusual source for help: lizards, birds and other animals.

Amnesty International:

'Israel and Islamic Jihad should both be probed for war crimes'

Amnesty International criticizes both sides involved in May round of fighting, in which more than 1,000 rockets were fired towards Israel.

Cleared for publication:

Inga Avramian killed in Rehovot rocket attack

Woman killed when a rocket hit a home in Rehovot identified as Inga Avramian, a woman in her 80s.

Rocket attack:

Police advise Rehovot residents to stay in protected areas

Israel Police warn citizens of Rehovot after rocket hits residential building to keep to safe areas.

Rocket shrapnel strikes minister's car in Sderot

Minister Orit Strock: We came to strengthen the residents of Sderot and found ourselves under fire.

Nikki Haley supports Israel:

'We will always have the backs of our friends'

Former US Ambassador to the UN backs Israel's right to defend itself from hundreds of rockets being fired from Gaza.

New rocket barrages at south, center following ceasefire reports

Red alert sirens activated in Tel Aviv and many other cities as Islamic Jihad continues its attacks on Israel.

Islamic Jihad claims new techniques can fool Iron Dome

Terror group claims to be using new launching system to allow its rockets to avoid Iron Dome interceptors.

Defense official:

'Doubtful we get through the summer without round of escalation'

Following rocket barrage from Gaza, defense official estimates that the situation could lead to an escalation.

After tense night:

Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

Gaza terrorists fire 6 mortars at Israel after rocket barrage

Mortars follow barrage of 22 rockets which left 3 people wounded in Sderot.

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

2 rockets out of 6 strike Sderot, leading to unusually low interception rate of just 67% for a system which boasts success rate of over 90%.

Miracle in Sderot:

'Our car was hit as my wife was heading to it'

Husband tells INN terrorists deliberately fired rocket barrage at the time when children were returning from school.

After rocket attacks:

Sderot Mayor: Govt. must destroy Gaza terror groups

Mayor Alon Davidi says his city has endured rocket attacks from Gaza for years, residents deserve to live in safety.

1 seriously injured in rocket barrage from Gaza

22 rockets fired in 3 minutes in latest barrage by Gaza terrorist groups.

On Passover night:

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

Gallant warns:

'We will hit anyone who tries to harm us and make him regret it'

Defense Minister visits Iron Dome battery in the south of the country following rocket barrage that was fired from Gaza overnight.

Cabinet member: Netanyahu worried about strong reply to Hamas

A cabinet member explains why due to Netanyahu's fears the IDF isn't likely to launch a major attack following rocket launches from Gaza.

After Al-Aqsa clashes:

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF bombs Hamas training camp

Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.

After Jenin operation:

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Hours after Shechem operation:

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.

Following Saturday rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.