At about 3:00 AM eastern US time Saturday, sudden and unanticipated salvos of Mortar and Rocket Fire began raining down upon Israel from inside the Gaza Strip. Salvos are coming every minute. The “Red Alert” civilian warning siren system cannot keep up there are so many inbound projectiles . . . As of the beginning publication of this article at 6:40 AM EDT, the attacks continue. Live updates below:
Explosion in Gaza vicinity as Iron Dome attempting to shot down Hamas rockets
Air-raid sirens sounding across Southern Israel
Heavy barrage towards Gaza vicinity and Ashkelon. Residents report explosions in the area.
The Israeli army Spokesperson’s Office: Aircraft attacked two rocket launchers in the northern Gaza Strip.
Massive mortar barrages from Gaza towards southern Israel communities. Several interceptions reported
Heavy rocket/mortar fire from Gaza this morning, multiple interceptions and alarm sounding
There is relentless rocket bombardment from Gaza.