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Two Gaza rockets land in S Israel

By Xinhua,

Gaza : Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement on Sunday claimed responsibility for firing two rockets into southern Israel from Gaza Strip.

Al-Quds Brigades, the movement’s military wing, said the rockets were fired at 07:30 (0430 GMT) in the morning, targeting Sderot city in southern Israel.

Israeli sources said two rockets landed in Western Negev, causing no damage or casualties.

The rocket attack came as Israeli tanks entered southeast Gaza Strip and bulldozers began leveling the land near Sufa commercial crossing.

Gaza residents said the incursion started early in the morning and clashes erupted between the invading forces and Palestinian gunmen. There were no reports of casualties.

In Gaza city, Israeli tanks which entered the east of the city Saturday were still operating, Hamas sources said, adding that Hamas militants fired a mortar round on the troops.