Rocket Intercepted Near Gaza's Humanitarian Aid Crossing, No Injuries Reported

Jan 11, 2025, 09:04 AM

Rocket sirens were activated in the southern Israeli cities of Sderot and Kerem Shalom, located near the Gaza Strip, prompting alerts in the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the initial sirens in Sderot were a false alarm. However, a subsequent rocket launch from the southern Gaza Strip targeting Kerem Shalom was intercepted by Israeli air defenses. The IDF confirmed that one rocket was intercepted and there were no reports of injuries or damage from the attack. The rocket was launched toward Kerem Shalom, which serves as a main humanitarian aid crossing into Gaza.