Rocket fired on Israeli site kills one

ASHKELON, Israel, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- At least one person died and five were injured Monday when a missile fired from Gaza struck a construction site in Ashkelon, Israel, officials said.

The missile struck the top floor of a building under construction, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Hamas claimed responsibility for the missile, the Post said. Nearly 40 rockets were fired into Israel Monday.

After the attack, Hamas's military wing urged Egyptians and Jordanians working in Israel to leave, Israeli Army Radio said.

Also on Monday, Palestinian militants fired four Kassam rockets at Netivot, the Post said. The rockets landed in open areas, and no injuries or damage were reported.

In Sderot, several people were reported to be suffering from shock after their house was hit by a rocket, the Post said.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army said it declared the Gaza border area a closed military zone, limiting movement in the area.