Rocket fire targets southern Israel hours before temporary cease-fire deadline

Terrorists in Gaza breach three-day cease-fire set to end at midnight by launching rocket at Israel; one projectile strikes open area in Sha'ar Hanegev, no injuries; Hamas denies firing rockets.

A smoke trail is seen as a rocket is launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel July 16, 2014.

A smoke trail is seen as a rocket is launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel July 16, 2014.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByHERB KEINON, KHALED ABU TOAMEH, MICHAEL WILNER

AUGUST 13, 2014 22:44