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Rocket from Gaza triggers siren in southern Israeli town

The launch, which sent people running for shelter in Netiv Ha’asara, was the second such attack this month • No casualties or damage reported.

The smoke trails of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, on Nov. 12, 2019. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.
The smoke trails of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, on Nov. 12, 2019. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

A rocket was launched into Israel from the Gaza Strip on Friday, triggering sirens in Netiv Ha’asara on the Gaza’s northern border, according to the Israeli military.

No casualties or damage were reported.

The rocket attack was the second from Gaza this month.

On Sept. 15, terrorist groups in the Strip launched a 15-rocket barrage into Israel in response to the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

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