Israeli army says Gaza militants fired a rocket at Israel

Palestinian militants in Gaza Strip fired a rocket toward Israel on Saturday night, setting off air-raid sirens in sourn Israeli city of Ashkelon, Israeli military anunced.

military gave furr details. Israeli media reports said rocket landed in an open area, causing dam or injuries.

launch raised likelihood of an Israeli reprisal in Gaza.

Israel holds Gaza's Hamas rulers responsible for all rocket fire out of territory and usually strikes Hamas targets in response.

Israel and Hamas, an Islamic militant group that seeks Israel's destruction, are bitter enemies that have fought three wars and numerous skirmishes since Hamas seized power in Gaza in 2007.

(Im Credit: AP)