Israeli authorities said a long-range rocket launched from the Gaza Strip injured at least 6 people and damaged a house in central Israel early Monday local time.
Why it matters: The blast in Mishmeret, north of Tel Aviv, is the first such incident since a 2014 war in the Palestinian enclave. It comes ahead of the anniversary of Gaza border protests at the weekend, Reuters reports. President Trump is due to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Monday during the Israeli premier's election campaign.
The big picture: There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosion, but it comes 10 days after rockets were fired toward Tel Aviv, causing the Israeli military to launch retaliatory strikes, the Associated Press reports. Tensions eased after Gaza’s Hamas leaders said the rocket was fired by mistake.
WATCH: A rocket from Gaza hit this Israeli home at 5:20 this morning. pic.twitter.com/89agEirzP4
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 25, 2019
