Tel Aviv residents scramble for cover as rockets fired into country’s economic capital

Rockets hit Gush Dan area for first time since 1991 Gulf War; Israel suffers first three fatalities after rocket hits residential building in Kiryat Malachi; three soldiers injured by mortar fire; 245 rockets fired into Israel since start of operation.

A volley of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip on November 15. (photo credit: Edi Israel/Flash90)

 

 

On Operation Pillar of Defense’s second day, rocket fire is bringing life in southern and central Israel to a standstill while the IDF inflicts heavy blows on Gaza terror groups. The Times of Israel is live-blogging. Press refresh for latest updates.

Skynews uploaded footage of the sirens in Tele Aviv.