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Increased Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip

Increased Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip. OVERVIEW OF AUGUST 18 - 25 EVENTS. Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip- 18-25 August.

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Increased Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip

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  1. Increased Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip OVERVIEW OF AUGUST 18 - 25 EVENTS The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  2. Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip- 18-25 August From the time of the initial attacks on 18 August, heavy rocket and mortar fire has been launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory almost on a daily basis. Over 200 rockets, missiles and mortars have been fired at Israeli territory in the direction of Ashdod, Ashkelon, Be’erSheva and near populated areas along the Gaza Strip. The projectiles were deliberately launched at civilian settlements, hitting schools, residences and places of worship. Since 18 August, the Iron Dome defense system has successfully neutralized 34 rockets after it was determined they would hit densely populated areas. On 22 August, Hamas and other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip announced a de-facto ceasefire. However, since that time, rocket and mortar fire has continued. On 24 August, following the firing of three rockets at Israel since the announcement of the ‘ceasefire’, the IAF initiated a pinpoint strike targeting Ismail ZadiAsmar. Asmar was a known terrorist and weapons smuggler affiliated with the ‘Palestinian Islamic Jihad’ organization. The strike was carried out after it was revealed that Asmar sought to execute terrorist attacks in the Sinai Peninsula. Rocket and mortar fire resurged after the strike and is still ongoing. 40rockets and mortars have been fired at Israeli territory since the ‘ceasefire’, with one rocket injuring a baby in the Israeli town of Ofaqim. LAF Forces IDF Forces The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  3. Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip- 18-25 August LAF Forces IDF Forces The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  4. Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip- 18-25 August 22 August- Hamas Ceasefire Announcement LAF Forces IDF Forces The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  5. Rocket and Mortar Fire from the Gaza Strip- Yearly IDF Operation “Cast Lead” LAF Forces IDF Forces The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  6. Gaza Strip Rocket Ranges 3.5 million Israelis within range Tel Aviv Mortars – (60mm, 81mm, 120mm and improvised) 1.8-6 mi / 3-10 km Improvised rockets (90mm, 115mm, 168mm) 3.7-12.5 mi / 6-20 km [5-15 kg payload] 122mm (Russian, Chinese and Iranian) 13 mi / 21 km [20 kg payload] Fajr-5 46 mi / 74km [175kg payload] Jerusalem LAF Forces IDF Forces The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  7. Result of Rocket and Mortar Fire *Data does not include Israeli civilians treated for shock The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

  8. Israel’s Response in the Gaza Strip Number of Pinpoint Strikes in the Gaza Strip: 18 August – 25 August The Strategic Division // Israel Defense Forces

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