Two Israelis were killed Wednesday evening, including an infant, and at least 11 others were injured when a Qassam rocket fired from the Gaza Strip struck a house in the southern town of Sderot.
The wounded were taken to hospital for treatment. One person was in serious condition, two people sustained moderate wounds and eight were treated for light injuries.
Hamas claimed responsibility for the rocket strike, which came after at least four Palestinians were reported killed Wednesday during an Israeli raid in the northern Gaza Strip aimed at "preventing the firing of Qassam rockets", according to Israeli media.
Meanwhile, earlier Wednesday, two Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded in a mortar attack on the Gaza settlement of Netzarim. (Albawaba.com)
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