Significant Increase in Terrorist Activity in the Gaza Strip

(Israel Defense Forces) In the last three weeks there has been a significant increase in terrorist attacks against Israeli communities and civilians inside and outside the Gaza Strip, constituting a blatant contravention of the ceasefire agreement. Palestinian terrorists have fired Kassam rockets, mortar shells, and anti-tank missiles. Ten explosive devices have been uncovered and detonated. Fire was opened at Israeli communities and IDF forces in over 30 different incidents. As a result of these attacks three soldiers and an Israeli civilian were wounded. In addition, eight attempted infiltrations into Israel were thwarted, involving 25 Palestinians.


2005-04-27 00:00:00

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