Israel Air Force aircraft on Friday bombed two smuggling tunnels along Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip, in response to a Qassam fired by militants from coastal territory the previous day, and which hit the western Negev.

The rocket, which struck an open field, was the first to hit the Negev after a period of relative calm.

No injuries or damages were reported in the strike.

There was also no word of casualties from the IAF response, which targeted tunnels on the Philadelphi Route.

The Israel Defense Forces reported a precise hit on the tunnels and said all Israeli aircraft returned safely to their bases.