More than 20 mortars and rockets were fired today from the Gaza Strip at Israeli communities including Ashdod (population of over 200,000), Ashkelon (population of 113,000), Gan Yavne (population of 19,000) and the Eshkol Regional Council, causing light to moderate injuries to at least three people and damaging several buildings, including a school.

IAF aircraft targeted six terror activity sites in the Gaza Strip. Three rocket launching sites and one terror tunnel were targeted in the northern Gaza Strip, and in the southern Gaza Strip two terror activity sites were targeted. Secondary explosions were observed in certain sites. Hits were confirmed.

The targeting of the sites is in direct response to the barrage of rockets that hit Israel over the past day.

The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz held a situation assessment in response to the renewed rocket fire from Gaza. The assessment was held with the operational general staff including representatives from the Intelligence Corps, the Southern Command, the Home Front Command, the IAF and the Operations Directorate.

The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, and will continue to operate with strength and determination against anyone who uses terror against the State of Israel. The Hamas terror organization is solely responsible for any terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip.

More than 20 mortars and rockets were fired today from the Gaza Strip at Israeli communities

Last updates:

- IAF Targets Terrorist Squad and Launching Tripods in the Gaza Strip

- IAF Targets Terrorist Preparing to Launch Rockets at Israel

- IAF Targets Terrorist Squad Responsible for Firing Mortars at Israel

- IAF Targets Terrorist Responsible for Long-Range Rocket Launch.

Follow the IDF Spokesperson’s Twitter account for more updates. More information can be found at Overview of Rocket Attacks toward Israel.

More than 20 mortars and rockets were fired today from the Gaza Strip at Israeli communities including Ashdod (population of over 200,000), Ashkelon (population of 113,000), Gan Yavne (population of 19,000) and the Eshkol Regional Council, causing light to moderate injuries to at least three people and damaging several buildings, including a school.

A short while ago, an IAF aircraft targeted a terrorist squad in the northern Gaza strip that was preparing to launch rockets at Israel. In addition, a short while ago, an IAF aircraft targeted two armed rocket launching tripods in the southern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were identified.

The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, and will continue to operate with strength and determination against anyone who uses terror against the State of Israel. The Hamas terror organization is solely responsible for any terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip.

Recent updates:

- IAF Targets Terrorist Preparing to Launch Rockets at Israel

- IAF Targets Terrorist Squad Responsible for Firing Mortars at Israel

- IAF Targets Terrorist Responsible for Long-Range Rocket Launch.

Follow the IDF Spokesperson’s Twitter account for more updates.

Rockets Fired into Israel 2010 - 2011

More information can be found at Overview of Rocket Attacks toward Israel.

More than 20 mortars and rockets were fired at Israel today, causing light to moderate injuries to at least three people and damaging several buildings including a school.

A short while ago, an IAF aircraft targeted a terrorist in the southern Gaza strip who was preparing to launch rockets at Israel.

A hit was identified.

The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, and will continue to operate with strength and determination against anyone who uses terror against the State of Israel. The Hamas terror organization is solely responsible for any terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip.

Previous update: IAF Targets Terrorist Squad Responsible for Firing Mortars at Israel. More information about rocket attacks toward Israel.