Wave of rockets rain across Tel Aviv, central Israel

The barrage of rockets came after weeks of relative quiet across central Israel. 

 A rocket that fell in Rishon Lezion. January 29, 2024. (photo credit: ALONI MOR)
A rocket that fell in Rishon Lezion. January 29, 2024.
(photo credit: ALONI MOR)

At around 4:50 p.m. on Monday, rocket sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and across central Israel.

Some 11 rockets were fired from southern Khan Yunis, 6 of which were intercepted, according to Israeli news outlet Ynet. 

No injuries or casualties

Citing Magen David Adom (MDA), Israeli media outlet N12, said a car in Rishon Lezion was hit; no casualties or injuries were reported.

The car hit by rocket debris is owned by Israeli celebrity Guy Geor, who was not in his vehicle at the moment of the barrage, Maariv noted.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip (credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip (credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

In addition, the Police Spokesperson said there were no casualties or injuries throughout the area.

The barrage of rockets came after weeks of relative quiet across central Israel.