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Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for launching missiles at S. Israel

GAZA, Aug 22 (KUNA) -- Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad, claimed responsibility for launching two missiles at southern Israel earlier Wednesday morning.
In a statement, the brigades said its fighters managed to fire a mid-range Quds missile at the southern Israeli town of Sderot.
The attack is in retaliation for Israel's constant aggression against Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, it said.
An Israeli military spokesman had confirmed the attack from Gaza, claiming that the missiles fell over an open area in Negev and that no casualties or material damages were reported. (end) zt.sab KUNA 221009 Aug 07NNNN