Rockets Fired on Tel Aviv

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Jewish Journal Staff

March 14, 2019

The IDF has confirmed that two rocket were launched at Tel Aviv on Thursday night, triggering air raid sirens, the first time since 2014.

According to the Jerusalem Post, initial reports said that two air raid sirens and loud explosions could be heard. The IDF said that there was no Iron Dome interception. The Two rockets reportedly landed in open areas. No one was reported to be injured, but several people were reportedly treated for shock.

Sources say that Islamic Jihad was responsible for launching M-75 rockets.

This story has been updated.

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