Rockets are fired by Palestinian militants into Israel, in Gaza City October 7, 2023.  REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
Israel

Mystery explosions create panic in greater Tel Aviv region

Sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded for several minutes in southern areas surrounding Gaza and in the greater Tel Aviv area early on Saturday.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded for several minutes in southern areas surrounding Gaza and in the greater Tel Aviv area early on Saturday.

There were no immediate details on the origin of the explosion from the military.

Explosions could be heard in cities around Tel Aviv and outside Jerusalem.

(Reporting by Henriette Chacar; Editing by William Mallard)

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