Grad rocket hits Israeli city of Beersheba


Grad rocket hits Beersheba, worrying Israeli security chiefs - launch air strikes in retaliation. Hamas has been trying to clampdown on rocket fire from the strip.
BEERSHEBA, Israel (Reuters) - A rocket launched from the Gaza Strip landed in a residential street in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Wednesday, causing serious damage to houses and cars but no casualties, the city's mayor said.

"One rocket fell, there are no casualties and security forces are in control of the situation," Beersheba mayor Rubik Danilovich told Channel 1 television.

Earlier reports said the rocket had struck a house. Residents said they sought shelter in secure rooms after air raid sirens sounded in the area. more

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