Qassam explodes near kindergarten

Rocket hits kibbutz in Ashkelon Coast Regional Council. Girl, 14, lightly injured by shrapnel; several people suffer from shock, including child. Two gunmen injured Monday night as Israeli aircraft bomb targets in Beit Lahiya, Khan Younis in response to mortar fire at Negev Shmulik Hadad Published:  12.21.10, 08:08 / Israel News Miracle south of Ashkelon: A Qassam rocket exploded near a kindergarten in a kibbutz within the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council on Tuesday morning just as dozens of parents were bringing their children to school. A 14-year-old girl was lightly injured by shrapnel and glass fragments. She was evacuated to the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon. Several people suffered from shock, including a young boy and a gas-truck driver. The Qassam exploded at around 8 am on, just seconds after the 'code red' siren was sounded. Residents rushed to take cover. The injured 14-year-old was in her home, not far from the kindergarten, and was preparing to leave for school. If you like to read the whole article click: Ynet