Israel: A rocket launched from Gaza fell on a house north of Tel Aviv and left at least five wounded

A rocket hit a house in northern Tel Aviv on Monday and caused a fire that left at least five Israeli wounded. reported police and medical groups.

According to medical sources, one person suffered "moderate" injuries and the other four were described as "minor".

A little while before, Israel had reported rocket fire from the Gaza Strip on Israel.

Affected housing is located in the community of Mishmeret, the police informed.

Mishmeret is more than 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip, and therefore, it is not common for this region to be hit by rocket fire from Palestinian territory.

However, eThe Israeli government traditionally reacts with heavy air strikes each time a rocket is fired from Gaza lands into Israeli territory.

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is in Washington, where he is to be received by President Donald Trump on Monday.

Rocket fire is extremely sensitive in Israel, especially in the elections scheduled for 9 April.