Rockets from Lebanon fired into Israel

Occupied Jerusalem: Three rockets from Lebanon have landed on northern Israel, sparking the military to retaliate immediately - an exchange that could signal a second front in Israel's 19-day offensive against Gaza's Hamas rulers.

Police say the rockets landed in open areas on Wednesday and that there have been no reports of damage or injuries. People in northern Israel have been asked to head to bomb shelters.

Four rockets were fired on northern Israel last Thursday. Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrilla group denied responsibility and speculation focused on small Palestinian groups in Lebanon.

Israeli officials have expressed concern that militants in Lebanon could try to open a second front in the Gaza campaign in solidarity with Hamas.

Police said the rockets fired on Wednesday hit near the near the northern town of Kiryat Shemona.