Palestinian militants fired a rocket aimed at Jerusalem Friday, just hours after a rocket targeted Tel Aviv and the Israeli military intensified its airstrike operation against the Gaza Strip.
UN Secretary General Ban-ki Moon is expected to visit the region within days. UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said Friday the UN chief will go to the region "shortly" to "push for an end to violence."
The attack marks the first time the holy city has ever been targeted by rockets fired by Gaza militants, a major escalation that could draw the possibility of an Israeli ground invasion closer.
Witnesses said they saw a stream of smoke in Mevasseret Zion, a Jerusalem suburb.
Read more: Rockets target Jerusalem as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes - World - CBC News
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