Hamas launched a rocket from Gaza City toward Israel during the reporting window from 1:47:14 AM to 4:16:47 AM UTC on January 9, 2026, but it fell inside Gaza near a hospital, according to a post on X by Or Fialkov. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted the launch point in response. Fialkov reported the failed launch originated within Gaza City and landed within the Gaza Strip near a hospital, with the IDF striking the site shortly after. No details on casualties or damage were provided in the post. This incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities, following Israeli aircraft raids on eastern Khan Yunis, northern Gaza Strip, and central Gaza Strip reported earlier by activist Hamza Al-Masri up to 1:47 AM UTC on January 9.
