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| IDF attacks numerous terror targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire |
| 2014-03-13 |
| [Ynet] The IDF responded with force to a barrage of at least 60 rockets fired from the Gaza Strip at the Israeli south on Wednesday, striking dozens of terror targets from the air and with artillery fire. Thirty-one Islamic Jihad and Hamas targets have been hit all across the Gaza Strip - two in an IDF artillery strike and 29 more in an Israel Air Force strike later on in the evening. Palestinian sources said IAF planes hit two Islamic Jihad bases, one of them in Rafah. Residents in the Beit Hanoun area of Gaza said they saw an Israeli artillery strike hit a rocket launcher squad. Voluntary BDA reporting is greatly appreciated. Palestinian sources said the IAF hit Islamic Jihad targets in Rafah, the Khan Yunis area, Deir al-Balah and in the Beit Lahia area, as well as a base of the Hamas' military wing. The sources said IAF jets keep returning to targets that have been attacked. So far, there were no reports of Palestinian casualties. Following the IAF strike, a power outage was reported in large parts of Rafah. "Israel will bear responsibility for the current escalation in Gaza. It continues its aggressiveness and the resistance will use its right to defend the Palestinian people," a Hamas spokesman said. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a statement via his spokesman urging an end to what he called "Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip." Earlier, Palestinian terrorists fired dozens of rockets at southern Israel. Failing once again to make the rather obvious cognitive link between Paleo rockets and IDF counter-battery fire. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the rocket fire, but a 57-year-old woman from Sderot was lightly injured while running to take cover. The Iron Dome missile-defense system intercepted at least three rockets over Sderot. This was the heaviest barrage of rockets fired from the Strip since the 2012 Operation Pillar of Defense. Perhaps it is now time for Pillar of Defense-II. The rockets were fired from both the north of the Strip and its south. Most of the rockets fell in open fields, at least eight fell inside southern communities. The Eshkol Regional Council reported on at least 15 rockets that fell in its area, including one that fell inside one of the towns but did not explode. Open fields and restricted areas by design, provide an effective buffer against direct/indirect fire, suicide bombers, and the like. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #5 Bunny rabbits and fluffy kittens hardest hit. |
| Posted by: Don Vito 2014-03-13 22:19 |
| #4 drink up! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2014-03-13 20:40 |
| #3 The Juice need to advertise, shoot a missl, comit Hari-Kari. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2014-03-13 16:46 |
| #2 Back in the day, the Paleos would establish street cred as Brave Lions of Islam(tm) by launching what were essentially big-ass bottle rockets into the desert. Being lucky to hit the ground, this was mainly an annoyance for the Hated Juices(tm) (but not always...) and could be ignored. Lately, however, the Paleos got their hands on some upgraded kit - better range, better accuracy. Hurray, now we can strike the Hated Juices! But the possibility of serious damage cannot be ignored. Hence, the Israeli strikes, both counter and preemptive. Expect a whole bunch more until the threat goes away. You don't win by playing defense. P.S. Drinks! |
| Posted by: SteveS 2014-03-13 15:58 |
| #1 I really, REALLY wish the US would "lend" Israel about a dozen B-52s for one mission, and one mission only -- a 12-ship ARCLIGHT strike on Gaza, followed promptly with Israeli "humanitarian" response and occupation. I doubt Hamas will complain about it afterwards, but I'm sure the rest of the world would be immediate in launching their condemnation of Israel for the "wanton murder and destruction". At least it would put an end to the constant bickering back and forth -- probably forever. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2014-03-13 15:32 |