Day 5: Update on Operation Protective Edge -- July 12, 2014 THE SITUATION --Hamas has continued its rocket barrage against the country. Around 200 rockets have been fired at Israel since Friday morning. -- Both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were targeted throughout Shabbat as well as numerous other locations. -- Rockets fired today soon after 7:30 pm landed in Hebron and Bethlehem, predominantly Arab cities, Hebron has a population of 250,000 Palestinians; Bethlehem, 25,000 Palestinians. -- Hamas announced, in advance, a barrage of rockets against the center of the country at 9 pm on Saturday night, and followed up with numerous rockets, on time, at Tel Aviv and other locations. IDF RESPONSE -- The IDF has been warning Gaza residents living near the border to leave their homes, presumably in advance of a possible ground offensive. -- The IAF continues to target terror hubs in Gaza from the air. -- Houses of Hamas leaders have been targeted. -- Weaponry and rocket launchers are located right next to a Gazan school. We hope the week ahead will bring peace and security to all of Israel.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 02:31:46 +0000
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