More than 90 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, and struck major population centers in southern Israel in the last 24 hours. More than 500,000 Israelis are forced to stay in bomb shelters.
Terrorists are firing Qassam rockets, Grad missiles and mortar shells into the cities of Ashdod, Be’ersheba, Yavne, Netivot and Ashkelon; as well as into the Eshkol Regional Council. Iron Dome has intercepted approximately 25 rockets.
This post will be updated with information as it arrives. Last update on 16:45, March 10th.
- Israel Under Fire: Damage caused by rockets fired from Gaza
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Saturday, March 10, 2012- 7:00 - Over the past 24 hours, over 45 rockets have hit communities in southern Israel - injuring four people, one severely, one moderately and two lightly.
- 8:00 - Route 12 is closed for traffic due to rocket attacks.
- 11:45 - The Iron Dome active missile defense system has intercepted 27 rockets - which were fired at the cities of Be’er Sheva, Ashdod and Ashkelon, together home to over 520,000 people. 25 attempts out of 27 have been successful thus far. Read the rest on: Israel Defense Forces.
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