The Iron Dome missile defense system shot down five rockets that were fired from the Gaza Strip in the direction of Ashkelon overnight Wednesday. No injuries or damage were reported.

Warning sirens wailed in the southern city shortly before 2 a.m. local time, alerting residents to quickly find shelter.

Ashkelon and other southern Israeli cities near Gaza were the targets of constant rocket fire for years before Operation Pillar of Defense in November 2012. Rocket fire from the Strip was reduced dramatically following the 8-day Israeli military campaign.

On Monday, two rockets were fired from Gaza at the western Negev just as the funeral of former prime minister Ariel Sharon was finishing. The rockets fell in an open area near the border fence, in the Sha’ar Hanegev regional council.

There were no injuries or damage reported.

Security officials had expressed concerns that Gaza militants may target the Sharon funeral, and the military moved Iron Dome batteries to the area in order to protect the high-profile event.