Tag Archives: Ashdod

#IsraelUnderFire once again – 4 dead as over 600 missiles hit Israel over the weekend

Posted on 5 May 2019 by anneinpt

While we were sleeping – or at least some of us, those of us who live north of Rechovot and Ashdod – our Israeli compatriots were living through another hell of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s making. The terror groups shot … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – War edition

Posted on 22 August 2014 by anneinpt

Israel is still under fire since Hamas broke the ceasefire on Tuesday, and the IDF is attacking back, picking off Hamas’s commanders and targeting terror infrastructure, rocket launchers etc. The south of Israel has been under an intense rocket assault … Continue reading →

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Operation Protective Edge Day 6: Ashkelon under fire, massive rocket fire continues over all Israel

Posted on 13 July 2014 by anneinpt

Operation Protective Edge has moved into its 6th day with continuing rocket fire over almost the whole country, reaching as far north as Haifa, and as far as Ariel to the east.  Earlier today a teenage boy was seriously hurt … Continue reading →

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Operation Protective Edge Day 4 – several direct hits in Israel, first casualties

Posted on 11 July 2014 by anneinpt

Operation Protective Edge is now in its 4th day and doesn’t show any sign of finishing any time soon. Hamas are bombarding Israel relentlessly with rockets far and wide, in all directions, and unfortunately several direct hits were made today. … Continue reading →

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Protective Edge, Day 3: More massive rocket volleys, IDF warns Gaza population to clear out

Posted on 11 July 2014 by anneinpt

Operation Protective Edge (I still hate that name!) entered its third day yesterday (10th July), and as in the previous days it started with a bang. Or rather, with several bangs as Hamas began with volleys of rockets towards the … Continue reading →

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Pillar of Cloud: Update for day 5

Posted on 18 November 2012 by anneinpt

It’s been a busy noisy day in Israel on day 5 of Operation Pillar of Cloud.  Here are the highlights from the Times of Israel liveblog (part 2): For the fourth day in a row, Tel Aviv is the target … Continue reading →

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