Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for two of Kassams fired Tuesday

The armed wing of Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for firing at least two Kassam rockets at the western Negev Tuesday morning, as well as additional rockets Monday, the Palestinian Ma'an news agency reported. All in all, at least 10 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip Tuesday morning. According to Islamic Jihad, the attacks are a response to "Israel's crimes" against the Palestinians, including the deaths of five family members in Beit Hanun Monday.