Numerous reports on Twitter indicate that a rocket from Hamas has hit Tel Aviv. Here’s one from Israel’s ambassador the U.S., Michael Oren:
ALERT: Tel Aviv area was just hit by a rocket attack from #Gaza. #IsraelUnderFire
— Amb. Ron Dermer (@AmbDermer) November 15, 2012
And here are more tweets, confirming Oren’s report:
Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, explosions heard – witnesses
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 15, 2012
Reports of explosion in Tel Aviv, #Israel. Air raid sirens heard.Residents ordered into bomb shelters#stopthereckets #Hamas
— Josh Block (@JoshBlockDC) November 15, 2012
One rocket hit Tel Aviv, no casualties according to Israeli Army radio. Watch http://t.co/NzQPj2jZ for updates
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) November 15, 2012
UPDATE: The Israeli military reports that “no rockets struck in the area.”
A few minutes ago, sirens in Tel Aviv sent residents running for shelter. We can confirm that no rockets struck in the area.
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) November 15, 2012
