Red alert sirens were activated in Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, and other communities throughout central Israel at approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon (Tuesday) as terrorists in the Gaza Strip launched a barrage of 15 rockets at Tel Aviv. Residents of central Israel reported hearing multiple explosions as the Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted many of the rockets. A man in his forties person was lightly injured when rocket debris struck an educational institution in northern Tel Aviv. Rocket debris also caused damage to a car in Holon. Related articles: War hero Elisha Medan to light Independence Day torch Security Cabinet to decide on continuation of activities in Gaza Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal Hamas warns against Israeli calls to leave Gaza Earlier Tuesday afternoon , two people were wounded when a rocket struck a residential building in the southern city of Ashkelon. The victims, both women in their sixties, were treated for shrapnel wounds.
