Heavy rocket barrages in central Israel as IDF strikes Gaza

Heavy rocket barrage were fired at cities in central Israel late Wednesday even as the IDF said it was striking targets in Gaza.

Sirens were heard in Rehovot, Gedera and Yavne as well as in Ashdod further south. Magen David Adom said it had so far not received any emergency calls in the wake of the attack.

"At this time, the IDF is renewing its attacks on Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip," the military said.

The wave of rockets comes shortly after barrages were fired at Ashkelon and Ashdod.