IDF intercepts one of two rockets fired from central Gaza towards border communities
These rockets were the first fired out of Gaza in the past three weeks.
Two rockets fired from central Gaza triggered sirens in several Gaza border communities early Sunday morning, according to the IDF.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for firing the rockets.
One rocket was intercepted, and the other crashed in an open area.
Sirens sounded in Zimrat, Shuva, Kfar Maimon, Tushiya, Sa’ad, Alumim, Tkuma, and Netivot.
There were no reports of casualties or damage to any buildings, according to Magen David Adom.
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
These rockets were the first fired out of Gaza in the past three weeks.
Hamas rockets triggered sirens in Kfar Aza, Nahal Oz, and Sa’ad on August 10.
Israeli fighter jets destroy Hamas rocket-launching complex in response
Israel Air Force fighter jets destroyed Hamas’s rocket-launching complex in the Shejaia neighborhood of Gaza City, which had launched the two rockets, shortly after.
Israel began its wider offensive into Gaza City on Friday, already striking Hamas-used infrastructure, including two high-rise buildings.
