Rocket event in HaDarom, Ashqelon area, Israel on Wed 20th June 2018

20th June 2018

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Israeli forces said that mainly Hamas but also PIJ fired 45 rockets at Israel overnight on June 19/20. The military spokesman said that 7 mortars were intercepted by the Iron Dome, 3 landed inside Gaza and 5 hits inside Israeli territory were confirmed. No explanation was offered for the other rockets. According to Israeli forces, 1 rocket from the Gaza Strip was aimed at Zikin on June 20.

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HaDarom ( Ashqelon area )

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