03 Jul 2019 | 04:31 AM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Rocket alarms triggered in Sderot and Ibim July 3 /update 2
Rocket sirens sound in Sderot and Ibim on the morning of July 3; no explosions initially reported
Event
Rocket sirens in Sderot and Ibim were reportedly trigged at approximately 07:19 (local time) on Wednesday, July 3. No explosions were immediately reported, and it is unclear if the alarms were set off as part of a drill. Details are still emerging.
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.
