Rocket launched from Gaza toward southern Israel

Rocket

GAZA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- A handmade rocket was launched on Saturday from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel, according to Palestinian and Israeli security sources.

The Palestinian sources told Xinhua that the rocket, which was fired from northern Gaza, caused an explosion in the border areas.

Meanwhile, Avichai Adraee, spokesman of the Israeli army, said in a statement that "Palestinian militants launched a handmade rocket from the Gaza Strip toward an Israeli territory."

No injuries were reported, according to Adraee.

No Palestinian faction claimed responsibility for launching the rocket.