Rocket barrage launched from Gaza strikes Israeli port of Ashdod
Iran Press TV
Sunday, 06 April 2025 6:26 PM
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that it launched a rocket barrage targeting the Israeli-occupied port of Ashdod.
Impacts were reported in both Ashdod and Ashkelon on Sunday evening.
According to the Qassam Brigades, the attack was carried out in retaliation for "Zionist massacres against civilians."
Several Israeli settlers were injured from the rocket fire and taken to hospital, Israeli media reported.
Israeli media outlets reported multiple injuries from the strikes.
According to the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, initial reports indicated a direct hit in Ashkelon, prompting the dispatch of emergency medical crews.
Israel's Channel 13 later reported that three individuals were injured, while Channel 12 updated the figure to seven, all of whom were transferred to Barzilai Hospital.
The channel also noted extensive damage to buildings and vehicles.
In total, Israeli media reported that seven rockets were launched towards Ashdod.
The Israeli army stated that it had detected approximately ten rockets fired from Gaza, with most being intercepted.
It was later confirmed that five rockets launched from central Gaza were intercepted, while others landed in various locations.
The Israeli Home Front Command said air raid sirens were activated in Ashdod, Ashkelon, and the southern suburbs of Tel Aviv.
According to Channel 12, the rockets were fired from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
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