Palestinians launch rocket at Israel from Jenin for first time

Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Monday afternoon that Palestinians in Jenin launched a rocket for the first time. According to the IDF, the rocket exploded in an area under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority and caused no casualties.

The rocket was believed to have exploded in mid-air.

Hamas-affiliated Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Jenin posted a video of the launch online claiming the rocket was fired at Moshav Ram in Israel’s Gilboa region between Samaria and the Lower Galilee.