In response to the firing of ten rockets from Gaza to southern Israel on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its Air Force targeted two terror sites in the southern Gaza Strip and a third site in the central Gaza Strip.
Direct hits were confirmed, the IDF said.
IDF spokesman, Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, said : “Israeli civilians celebrating the Passover Holiday woke up this morning to the sound of Code-Red alarms and rockets. It is our obligation to seek out and target those who wish to attack our civilians and soldiers and to eliminate their capabilities. Hamas rocket terrorism is an intolerable reality Israelis should not have to accept”.
Seven rockets fell in open areas in the Sha’ar Hanegev region and outside the city of Sderot, causing no injuries or damage. One rocket exploded in Sderot, causing damage to a road and several shops.
Another rocket struck the Eshkol region of southern Israel, but regional officials said the warning sirens did not go off.
According to Army Radio, the Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted an inbound rocket as well.
Earlier, a Gaza-based terrorist group launched an anti-tank missile at IDF soldiers patrolling the security fence east of the city of Deir al-Balah, causing no damage or injuries.
Since the beginning of the year, 100 rockets fired from Gaza hit southern Israel, the army said.