IDF Enters Northern Gaza to Suppress Palestinian Rocket Fire

(Jerusalem Post) Amos Harel, Gideon Alon, and Nir Hasson - The IDF entered the northern Gaza Strip Tuesday in an effort to reduce Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli towns. (Ha'aretz) At least four Kassam rockets were fired at the Israeli town of Sderot and kibbutzim in the western Negev on Tuesday. Ten Israelis were treated for shock. Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told Sderot residents Monday that it is the government's responsibility to provide security for its citizens. Fifteen rockets have hit Sderot since the beginning of this week alone, causing damage, injuries, and intense fear.


2004-09-29 00:00:00

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