Tag: rocket attack

The Israel Defense Forces attacked two Hamas terrorist “underground infrastructures” in Gaza in response to the rocketfire aimed at Sderot late Friday evening.

The move comes after the second rocket attack in as many nights.

Security personnel are searching the area to determine whether or not -- and if so, where -- there was an actual rocket or mortar attack.

“This move is intended to enable the realization of a balanced lifestyle in times of emergency.”

The damage was caused by a rocket attack.

Barely an hour earlier, an Israeli soldier was wounded at the Gaza border when he was hit by a homemade bomb hurled by a Hamas-led rioter.

“We are strong and ready for this day, ready to fight, raise deterrence and defend our people.”

Numerous other preparations are being made as the State of Israel girds itself for a possible extended conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Gaza's ruling Hamas terrorist organization has ordered all of its headquarters, bases and offices evacuated in anticipation of a military attack by Israel in retaliation for the rocket attack.

An IDF tank struck a Hamas military observation post in southern Gaza, according to a statement by the IDF Spokesperson.

In an open miracle, despite the awful damage, not one person was physically injured.

Gunfire emanating from Gaza apparently triggered the rocket alert sirens, the IDF said.

Lapid blamed the Netanyahu administration for Wednesday's devastating rocket attack in Be'er Sheva: "This is the result of a government that for nearly five years hasn't decided what its policy is [regarding Gaza]."

The group is allegedly a radical faction that once was part of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah faction.

Some pictures of shrapnel damage from some of the rockets that hit Sderot.

As rockets fall and alarms go off, an interview with mother of seven, Devorah Goodman Horev in southern Israel.

Israelis went scrambling for cover in the Jewish communities of Yad Mordechai and Netiv Ha'Asara, Ohr HaNer, and Erez, among others.

The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system intercepted two of the rockets.

Two rockets landed within Israeli territory. A third rocket didn't clear the border and landed within Gaza territory, according to the IDF.

The Gazan fire-kites also burned down hundred of acres of nature reserve.

A number of the traumatized residents were taken to a nearby hospital for medical care.

The soldiers all suffered shrapnel wounds. They were evacuated to Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

The Red Alert incoming rocket warning system did not activate although it's not clear why.

The rocket landed in an open area on the Israel side of the southern border, in the Eshkol Regional Council district.

At least one rocket landed in an open area near a kibbutz.

One building was damaged by a rocket. Attack happened during a birthday ceremony for IDF soldier Oron Shaul, z'l, whose remains are still held by Hamas.

"We say in clear language that we are strong, and determined, and we support the security forces."

Had it not been for the bomb shelter built into their home, they might not have survived to tell the tale.

The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system intercepted two of the rockets, which indicates they were headed for heavily populated areas.

"We are asking residents as a precaution to remain near shelters or protected spaces."