Dozens of rockets and mortars from the Gaza Strip hit southern Israel and an Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian militant, in an escalation of violence after a landmark visit to Gaza by Qatar's leader.
Several foreign workers in Israel were wounded in the rocket fire, and a number of militants were injured in the air attacks.
Hamas security forces were ordered to evacuate their facilities.
Crossings between Gaza and Israel were shut down following the exchanges of fire in the area.
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