Sirens sounded in southern Israel a few minutes ago. Rockets landed in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council area. There are no reports of injuries or property damage.

IDF Homefront Command officials report schools within 7-40km of the Gaza border will remain closed today, Sunday, March 11, 2012 as a result of the rocket attacks from Gaza.

06:42: Two rockets headed for Ashkelon were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)