During the nightly barrages towards Israeli territory, the southern city was hit by rockets from the Gaza Strip - for the first time in the current round

The IDF spokesman reports that throughout the night helicopter gunships and planes neutralized targets of the terrorist organization, including military outposts and ammunition depots 

Attempts to mediate with Egypt in order to reach an agreement continue Calm between the parties.

VIDEO attached shows rockets being shot at Ashkelon after Red Color Alert.