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IAF Attacks in Gaza Following Rockets Fired on Southern Israel

By on October 28, 2013
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After rockets and mortars were fired at Israel by Palestinian terrorists early this morning, the Israel Air Force (IAF) attacked two concealed rocket launchers in the Northern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed, an IDF spokesman announced.

 Earlier this morning, rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel.

One rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome Missile Defense System above the city of Ashkelon. IDF forces are searching the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council for the additional projectile. Yesterday, a mortar shell fired from the Gaza Strip landed in Israel near the security fence in the Southern Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner stated: “This targeted strike, based on IDF intelligence and advanced air force capabilities, is an immediate response to the terrorist aggression and its infrastructure in Gaza. Hamas must take responsibility for these actions or pay the price for inaction. We will continue to safeguard the civilians of the State of Israel, and prevent future attempts of terrorism formulating in the Gaza Strip.”

Following these attacks Israeli farmers with fields adjacent to the Gaza Strip security fence were ordered by the IDF to stay out of their fields until further notice, Ronit Minaker, the spokesperson for the Eshkol Regional Council told Tazpit News Agency. She added that such an order from the IDF has not been given in a long time. All other facets of life continue as normal.

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By Aryeh Savir | Tazpit News Agency

photo: Idfblog

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