Gaza Militants Fire 22 Rockets at Israel, One Hitting Gedera

Haaretz
January 15, 2009

http://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/677/gaza-militants-fire-22-rockets-at-israel-one

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Thursday fired a barrage of some 22 rockets at Israel, one of which exploded in the south central city of Gedera, Fifteen rockets alone struck the region between 7 and 8 A.M.

Two of the rockets exploded near Ofakim, causing no casualties. Another seven rockets hit the western Negev city of Sderot, one exploding in the yard of a house. There were no casualties in the incident, though the house was severely damaged.

Hamas militants in Gaza on Wednesday fired their first phosphorus shell into Israel, which exploded in an open area in the Eshkol area in the western Negev. No injuries or damage were reported.

Over the course of Wednesday, militants fired at least 16 rockets at southern Israel.

All of them hitting open areas near Ashdod, Ashkelon, Be'er Sheva and in the western Negev. Five Israelis in Ashdod were treated for shock, but no other casualties or damage were reported in the attacks.

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