SDEROT (SMC)
19 Av 5771 (19 August 2011) Day 231 11:25
According to the IDF Spokespersons Unit, 17 Missiles were launched from Gaza to Israeli territory following yesterday’s terrorist attacks in the Eilat area. http://www.idf.il/894-en/Dover.aspx
One rocket struck an Ashdod Synagogue rooftop, seriously injuring two people. Eight others were lightly injured. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110995,00.html
Another rocket landed next to a children’s school. http://idfspokesperson.com/2011/08/18/news-update-terror-attack-in-southern-israel/
At the time of this report, in spite of correspondence with BBC’s Jerusalem Office, the BBC has not reported the missile count. Instead, the IDF’s response has been reported extensively. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14577593
Residents of the Negev and the South have been given new security instructions to stay close to protected buildings and not to make unnesssary journeys outside. http://idfspokesperson.com/2011/08/19/home-front-command-safety-instructions/
UPDATE19 Aug 2011 13:28
Around 20 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza in past day http://www.idf.il/1283-12845-en/Dover.aspx
