Palestinian in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel near Ashkelon overnight Friday, Israel Radio reported. A blast was heard in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council after the "Code Red" air raid siren was sounded, an IDF spokeswoman confirmed. She could not confirm further details as a landing site remained unidentified.
No injuries or damage were reported.
Security forces were investigating the incident.
On Friday, Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces in the West Bank, Jerusalem and on the Gaza Strip border during demonstrations marking thirteen years to the second Palestinian uprising (intifada).
Meanwhile on Friday, the chief Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators attended a meeting of the Middle East peace Quartet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss the progress of recently-renewed peace talks.
Last Thursday, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket at southern Israel. The projectile triggered an air raid siren in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council area and landed in an open area near the security fence bordering Gaza.
Jerusalem Post
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