Ashkelon

More ancient fishhooks found previously were made of bone and were much smaller than this one

'Netanyahu is again doing what he did for 12 years – hitting empty buildings. It will not bring any deterrence,' says Ashkelon resident

The Israeli military said six rockets were identified, Iron Dome intercepted all but one that fell in an open area

Police handed out fines to people who drove their cars onto the beach in an attempt to loot the items

The 2,000-year-old burial site is located near the ruins of the Greek port Anthedon

The unsuccessful launch of unmanned aircraft from Gaza prompted Israel to increase defensive measures

'We will do everything in our power to ensure the economic and security stability of the citizens of Israel'

'The site targeted was one of the... most important sites in [Gaza] for the production of... rockets'

Excavations of the site were held in 1920-1922 during the British Mandate

There were no reports of injuries or damage, nor an immediate claim of responsibility