Three rockets were launched toward Sderot on Monday, with the Iron Dome defense system successfully intercepting one projectile. A second rocket landed on a city street, while search teams located the third in an open area outside the city limits, the IDF confirmed.
During the attack, a 68-year-old woman sustained minor injuries while rushing to a shelter. Magen David Adom emergency teams provided immediate medical attention before transporting her to Barzilai Hospital, where she remained in stable condition and fully conscious.
The impact site of one rocket was identified as the yard of a local Chabad emissary, marking the third time his residence has been targeted by rocket fire since Operation Protective Edge in 2014. While the strike caused property damage, no additional injuries were reported.
The resurgence of rocket fire has sparked immediate action from Sderot's parent community. Local mother of five, Hodaya, initiated an emergency campaign through parent groups to suspend school activities indefinitely. "This reality is becoming intolerable," she told Israel Hayom, describing the situation as incomprehensible and vowing to lead efforts to halt educational activities until security conditions improve.
