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2 rockets land in northern Israel near Lebanon border

Xinhua, August 20, 2015 Adjust font size:

Two rockets landed near the Ghajar community in northern Israel, along the Lebanon border close to the Golan Heights, The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson confirmed in a statement. No injuries or damages were reported.

Sirends sounded off in territories in the Upper Galillee, after which two landings of rockets were detected by the Israeli security services.

The Israeli police and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are examining the circumstances of the incident, more information to follow. Enditem