(Jerusalem Post) Yonah Jeremy Bob - The IDF on Sunday reported that Islamic Jihad fired 1,478 rockets and mortars at Israel. The Iron Dome shot down over 430 rockets, 95% of rockets heading for built-up areas. Some 20% of Islamic Jihad rockets landed in Gaza, killing three Gazans and wounding dozens. The IDF reduced Islamic Jihad's mortar fire capabilities by 50% by striking 63 mortar-connected targets. It also destroyed 122 concealed rocket positions, which prevented the firing of another 800 rockets, and struck 12 locations used to manufacture rockets.
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