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Tel Aviv: Five rockets were launched from the northern Gaza Strip toward Ashdod, a coastal city in southern Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

According to the Israeli army, four of the rockets were successfully intercepted by its air defence system, and one fell in open terrain, causing no casualties.

The barrage came on Wednesday evening (local time) as Israel was observing Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Israel came to a standstill on Wednesday at sunset as the Day of Atonement began. Stores, restaurants, cinemas, and other public venues remain closed until Thursday nightfall. Radio and television stations have stopped broadcasting; public transport is out of service; and private cars

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