Israel: Iron Dome air defense system intercepts at least one rocket fired from Gaza Strip toward Sderot late Sept. 12

Event

Gaza-based militants fired at least one rocket at southern Israel late Sept. 12, activating rocket sirens in Sderot. Israel's Iron Dome air defense system intercepted the projectile. No direct casualties or damage were immediately reported.

The incident is the third in as many days; there were no casualties or damage reported in the previous two attacks. Israeli forces launched retaliatory airstrikes on targets in Gaza; there have been no reports of casualties from the airstrikes as of late Sept. 12.

Heightened security measures are likely in Israel's Southern District over the coming hours. Gaza-based militants may fire additional rockets at communities in southern Israel over the short term. Precautionary measures, such as evacuations, are possible in the affected areas. Further retaliatory Israeli airstrikes on suspected militant targets in the Gaza Strip are also possible over the coming hours and days.

Advice

Monitor local media and abide by security force directives. If incoming mortar rounds or rockets are reported or warning sirens sound in the general vicinity, report to the nearest bomb shelter and await further instructions from authorities. If there is no shelter nearby, stay indoors, away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, move to a ground floor or basement.