Projectile Attack From Gaza Falls Near Israel's Malakhi

JAKARTA - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said projectiles fired from southern Gaza fell in an open area near Israel's Kiryat Malakhi city.

Reported by CNN, Friday, August 2, there have been no reports of casualties or damage.

Rocket launches from Gaza have become increasingly rare in recent months.

The IDF previously said Hezbulla was trying to launch a rocket towards Arab al-Aramashe, an Israeli village close to the Lebanese border. But the rocket is claimed not to reach Israel.

"Not long after, the IDF identified terrorists who fired rockets in the Wadi Hamoul area, and the IAF (Israeli Air Force) quickly attacked the terrorists," he said.

Over the past few hours, multiple launches have been identified across Lebanese territory, mostly in open areas. No injuries were reported. The IDF artillery hit the source of the shot, "said the IDF.

After several days of relative calm, the IDF on Thursday said dozens of rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. No casualties were reported.