In order to restore quiet to the region and stop Hamas terrorism, the IDF has commenced Operation Protective Edge. The operation has one goal: to stop Hamas’ incessant rocket attacks against Israel’s civilians. Since the start of the operation, over 971 rocket have been launched at Israel. 754 of those rockets hit Israel, and approximately 201 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. The IDF has targeted over 1,474 terror targets, with both naval and aerial capabilities.
Operation Protective Edge
Monday, July 14
1:22 AM: A short while ago, several rockets were fired from Lebanon at Israel. One hit an open area. IDF immediately responded towards the source with artillery fire. UNIFIL has been notified of the severity of the incident.
12:32 AM: Rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.
12:26 AM: Iron Dome just intercepted seven rockets above Ashkelon.
Sunday, July 13
Summary of the day:
- More than 130 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 102 rockets struck Israel.
- 22 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Updates by the Hour
Saturday, July 12
Summary of the day:
- More than 129 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 117 rockets struck Israel.
- 9 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
- The IDF hit 120 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
Updates by the Hour
Friday, July 11
Summary of the day:
- More than 140 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 107 rockets struck Israel.
- 27 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
- The IDF hit 235 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
Updates by the Hour
Thursday, July 10
Summary of the day:
- More than 192 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 141 rockets struck Israel.
- 44 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
- The IDF hit 210 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
Updates by the Hour
Wednesday, July 9
Summary of the day:
- More than 113 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 90 rockets struck Israel.
- 24 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
- The IDF hit 320 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
One of the terror targets the IDF hit was a site used by Ahmed Naji R’andur, who directs all of Hamas’ forces in northern Gaza. He is personally responsible for terror activities in the region, including firing rockets and planning terrorist attacks.
Updates by the Hour
Tuesday, July 8
Summary of the day:
- More than 154 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
- At least 117 rockets struck Israel.
- 29 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system
- The IDF hit 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
Updates by the Hour
Monday, July 7
Gaza terrorists fired approximately 80 rockets at Israel throughout the day.
Updates by the Hour
The content of the leaflets:
“To the residents of Beit Lahia,
The IDF intends to attack terrorists and terror infrastructures in the area east of Al-Atatra and Al-Salatin St., and in the area west and north of Ma’bscar Jabalyia.
Israel is currently attacking, and will continue to attack, every area from which rockets are being launched at its territory.
The civilians are requested to evacuate their residences immediately and move by 12:00 PM today, south of Jabalyia Al-Badr via Shar’a Al-Faluja.
The IDF’s campaign is to be short and temporary. Those who fail to comply with the instruction will endanger their lives and the lives of their families.
Beware.”
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Operation Protective Edge
