13 Jun 2019 | 06:33 PM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Rocket lands in Sderot June 13
Rocket sirens heard in Sderot as missile launched from Gaza targets, lands in Israel June 13; at least one missile strikes school, with limited damages reported
Event
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed at approximately 20:58 (local time) on Thursday, June 13, rocket sirens were heard over Sderot as at least one missile was fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel. According to local sources, the missile struck a school, damaging the building; no casualties were immediately reported.
Additional Gazan missile launches targeting Israel are possible over the coming hours, as well as Israeli military reprisals on suspected Gazan militant installations.
Context
In general, rocket fire and strikes between Israel and the Gaza Strip have intensified since early December 2017. Hundreds of rockets and mortars have been fired from the Gaza Strip, often followed by retaliatory Israeli airstrikes.
Advice
Individuals present in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are advised to monitor developments to the situation and seek immediate shelter in the event of a rocket attack.
Due to the underlying terrorist threat, travelers in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip are advised to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities. Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.
