A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip Saturday night exploded in southern Israel in the Shaar Hanegev region, close to Israel’s border with the Hamas-run territory.

No injuries or damage were reported. Moments earlier, red alert sirens sounded in the areas of southern Israel adjacent to the Gaza Strip.

There were unconfirmed reports of explosions east of Gaza City shortly thereafter.

Israel saw a large volley of rocket fire late Wednesday night, with eight missiles being shot at the coastal city of Ashkelon; five of them were shot down by the Iron Dome anti-missile system and three landed in open areas.

The last week has seen an uptick on rocket attacks out of Gaza, after a lull for over a year following Israel’s eight day engagement with Gaza in November 2012.

Israeli officials have vowed to respond forcefully to attacks out of Gaza.