Over 25 missiles launched from Gaza to Israel
Gaza, May 29 : Over 25 missiles were launched from Gaza to Israel on Tuesday, the military said.
In a series of tweets, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported sirens being heard in the Eshkol Regional Council in response to a "barrage" of mortar shells fired from Gaza, reports Efe news.
"Following reports of sirens heard earlier this morning, a barrage of 25 mortar shells were launched towards several locations in Israel. Most of the launches were intercepted by the IDF's Iron Dome aerial defence system," the IDF said.
An additional siren was sounded and two further shells fired, the IDF added. One of the missiles fell on a kindergarten half an hour before it was due to open, according to the Israeli radio broadcaster.
The IDF confirmed "several intercepts were made" and that "details were being looked into".
Tensions have increased along the border separating Gaza Strip and Israel since the start of the Great March of Return protests on March 30.
Some 121 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire, most of them during demonstrations and violent clashes.
On Monday, a Palestinian militant was killed and another was wounded by Israeli tank fire responding to a border infiltration attempt and gunshots from Gaza.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
