Gaza rockets hit deeper, but Israel still limiting its response

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Gaza rockets hit deeper, but Israel still limiting its response | The Times of Israel.

17:46 – Gaza rocket strikes Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak damaging buildings

17:22 – 2 more rocket volleys

Despite talk of ceasefire, Iron Dome intercepts Kassams aimed at Ofakim and Netivot Friday afternoon, the farthest-reaching attacks in recent days

July 4, 2014, 6:01 amUpdated: July 4, 2014, 4:56 pm
Rockets launched out of Gaza at a southern Israeli town. (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90/File)
Rockets launched out of Gaza at a southern Israeli town. (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90/File)

Despite talk of an imminent ceasefire, three rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel Friday afternoon, apparently targeting the towns of Ofakim and Netivot southeast of Sderot, as Gaza militants increased the range of their attacks. Two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system and one hit an open field. No injuries or damage were reported in the attacks.

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