The group said in a communique sent to reporters that following the daily Israeli enemy violations and the daily attacks and arrests against the Palestinian people, "we announce that our militants fired eight Quds 2 rockets at Israel."

It said that four homemade rockets were firing from Gaza at the southern Israel town of Sderout, and four others were fired at other Israeli communities near Gaza Strip borders.

"These attacks are the natural response to the daily crimes committed by the occupation forces. We promise to escalate our attacks in order to increase fear among settlers and residents of Sderout," said the communique.

Meanwhile, Israel Radio quoted Israeli police sources as saying that several homemade rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel,adding several Israelis were injured and great damage was caused.

The rockets attack coincides with a wave on inter-Palestinian violence and security chaos between the two rival movements, Fatahand Islamic Hamas movement.