01 Nov 2019 | 08:46 PM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Rocket sirens heard in Israeli communities near Gaza Strip November 1
Rocket sirens heard in Israeli communities near Gaza Strip November 1, with no casualties immediately reported; further cross-border fire possible across Israeli-Gazan border over the coming hours
Event
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that at least 10 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel on the evening (local time) of Friday, November 1. The Iron Dome missile defense system reportedly intercepted eight of the missiles. No casualties were immediately reported, though one house in Sderot was struck.
Additional Palestinian rocket launches targeting Israel are possible over the coming hours and days, as well as retaliatory Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
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 in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments. Seek immediate shelter in the event of a rocket attack.
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.
