An IDF spokesman on Monday afternoon confirmed that a rocket was launched towards Israel from Rafah, in southern Gaza. " A short while ago, a projectile launch that fell inside the Gaza Strip was identified. The details are under review," the IDF confirmed. An Arab source claimed: "The launch was accidental." Related articles: Sanders moves to block $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza Are the protests in Gaza genuine? Former Mossad agent explains Earlier this month , a rocket fired towards Israel fell short of Israeli territory and landed inside Gaza. At the same time, a 14-year-old boy was reportedly killed in what has been described as a rocket explosion in central Gaza.