4 rockets fired at western Negev

Gaza terror groups fire Qassams at southern communities. No injuries, damage reported

Ilana Curiel|Published: 12.28.11 , 23:49

Four Qassam rockets were fired at southern Israel Wednesday.

Two of the projectiles were fired around 7:30 pm, landing in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Two more rockets were fired around 11:30 pm, exploding in fields in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council.

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No injuries or damage were reported in either case. The Color Red alert sounded across the area in both cases.

Earlier Wednesday, IDF officials said that while 2009's Operation Cast Lead achieved the majority of its goal, the military will not hesitate to stage another Gaza campaign should the security situation in the sector deteriorate.

Yoav Zitun Shmulik Hadad contributed to this report