On the night of January 27, an air raid signal sounded in the Israeli Ashkelon. It is reported by Israel Info.
According to the IDF press service, two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip in the direction of the city, both were successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome batteries..
Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam said public bomb shelters had been opened in the city and urged residents to be "
“Ashkelon City Hall is ready for any scenario,” he said..
There were no special recommendations from the Logistics Directorate for the residents of Ashkelon and the border areas of the Gaza Belt..
Rocket fire reportedly was Gaza fighters' response to IDF operation in Jennin.