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Source: http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/About+the+Ministry/Behind+the+Headlines/Hamas+artillery+rockets+bombard+Ashkelon+28-Feb-2008.htm

Hamas Artillery Rockets Bombard Ashkelon

[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs] The 122 mm Grad rockets (also known as Katyushas) fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza against the Israeli city of Ashkelon are a standard military artillery weapon, equipped with a weapons-grade high explosive fragmentation warhead. The range of the rockets fired against Ashkelon is over 20 km., an upgraded capability which places about a quarter of a million Israeli civilians in constant danger of Hamas attack. The Grad rockets fired at Ashkelon were apparently smuggled into Gaza from Iran via Egypt through tunnels and the breached Rafah border fence. Israel has repeatedly warned neighboring states and the international community about the arms buildup taking place in Hamas-controlled Gaza. Israel left Gaza over two years ago, with no intention of ever returning. Yet the continued escalation of Hamas terrorism emanating from Gaza, purposely targeting Israeli civilians, is liable to leave Israel with no choice.

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