The rocket was likely shot by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorists in retribution for the murder of a terrorist in Jenin.

Israel will not let terrorists get away with their murderous attacks. There are consequences.

'Now you understand why Israel needs to destroy this terrorist organization? To protect the children of Gaza!' residents of the Strip wrote on Telegram.

An Israeli strike against a senior Islamic Jihad commander was repeatedly delayed because of children in the area.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been ordered to remain in their homes near shelters. The IDF has called up reserves to assist in the military effort.