Sunday, March 02, 2008

Heavy rocket fire riddles western Negev

From Ynet News, by Yael Branovsky, 2/3/08:

At least 50 Qassam and Grad rockets fired at Israel since Friday night. Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon takes in dozens of of people injured in barrage

Twenty-two residents of Sderot and Ashkelon were transported to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon for treatment Saturday after being injured by the rocket salvo on the two southern cities.

....At least 50 rockets were launched at Israel since Friday night, some landing in open areas in Sderot and the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. ....

....The last barrage was fired at around 2:30 pm, with two rockets landing in open areas in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. .....

....The Color Red alert system was activated in Ashkelon shortly after 5 am. .....

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