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Sirens were heard close to 23:00 on Tuesday night 16 Tishrei in and around Ashdod as rocket launches from Gaza were detected. B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries as the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome.

Ashkelon’s Mayor Responds to Rocket Attack

Following the attack, Ashkelon’s mayor consulted with IDF and police officials as a festival attended by over 50,000 people was taking place. The decision was made to permit the event to continue despite the attack in Ashdod.

The mayor called on relevant agencies to act towards bringing an end to rocket attacks in southern Israel once and for all.

IDF Retaliates

The air forces retaliated for the attack striking terrorist targets in Gaza. The IDF Spokesman reports four targets affiliated with Hamas were hit in the retaliatory strike.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)