Israel intercepts 2 rockets from Gaza in latest exchange

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel on Wednesday in the latest barrage by Palestinian militants.

The army said in a statement that the Iron Dome missile defense system downed the rockets as they headed toward Israel. A third projectile hit an open area in southern Israel. No injuries were reported.

Palestinian militants have fired about a dozen rockets at Israel in the week since President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Hamas called for a new armed uprising against Israel in response to Trump's declaration.