An Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier stands guard in front of a military vehicle in Ashkelon near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, on Oct. 28, 2013. Two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel early Monday morning, an IDF spokesperson confirmed to Xinhua. One of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile battery. This was the first time in several months in which the battery was activated. Another missile landed in an open area near the coast of Ashkelon, adjacent to the Gaza Strip. No injuries or damages were reported. (Xinhua)