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Long-range rocket fired towards Tel Aviv

July 8, 2014 17:37
Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired from Gaza (Photo: IDF)

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Charlotte Oliver,

Charlotte Oliver

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A long-range - probably Iranian-built - rocket was launched towards Tel Aviv from Gaza on Tuesday.

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv as the missile was brought down south of the city by the Iron Dome defence system. Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for the attack.

Meanwhile, Gadera, Be’er Sheva and Ashkelon came under sustained rocket fire from Gaza.

An IDF spokesperson confirmed they had intercepted many of the 130 missiles sent from Gaza in the previous 24 hours.