The Iron Dome anti-rocket system intercepted a Grad missile fired at Beersheba, southern Israel’s largest city, early Saturday.
Meanwhile, the IDF continued to target terrorists, reportedly killing three Hamas members after firing at their vehicle in the city of Rafah. Palestinian sources said two of those killed were senior members of Izz al-Din al-Qassam, Hamas’ military wing.
Three Beersheba residents were lightly hurt while rushing to local bomb shelters after the anti-rocket siren was activated in the city. Two were taken to Soroka hospital in town for treatment.
Some residents reported that the bomb shelters they headed to were locked, a complaint voiced in the past. Shelters in the city are only opened in times of emergency in line with the IDF’s Home Front Command’s orders.
The IDF’s Spokesman’s Office confirmed that Iron Dome intercepted the Grad rocket fired at Beersheba, marking the fifth time the advanced system shot down an incoming missile.
Later, Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the rocket strike, saying it fired at Beersheba in response for the “occupation’s crimes.”
A short while later, three Grad rockets fired from Gaza exploded in an open area near the southern town of Kirayt Gat. No injuries were reported in the strike.
The anti-rocket siren was activated in the city and local residents were ordered to enter secure rooms.
South under fire; IDF hits terrorists - Israel News, Ynetnews
On a side note: I live in the south and i heard the sirens, i also heard Iron Dome rockets whooshing away in the sky above me, it was amazing, they destroyed the rockets mid-air.
Another brilliant Israeli defense system!
Meanwhile, the IDF continued to target terrorists, reportedly killing three Hamas members after firing at their vehicle in the city of Rafah. Palestinian sources said two of those killed were senior members of Izz al-Din al-Qassam, Hamas’ military wing.
Three Beersheba residents were lightly hurt while rushing to local bomb shelters after the anti-rocket siren was activated in the city. Two were taken to Soroka hospital in town for treatment.
Some residents reported that the bomb shelters they headed to were locked, a complaint voiced in the past. Shelters in the city are only opened in times of emergency in line with the IDF’s Home Front Command’s orders.
The IDF’s Spokesman’s Office confirmed that Iron Dome intercepted the Grad rocket fired at Beersheba, marking the fifth time the advanced system shot down an incoming missile.
Later, Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the rocket strike, saying it fired at Beersheba in response for the “occupation’s crimes.”
A short while later, three Grad rockets fired from Gaza exploded in an open area near the southern town of Kirayt Gat. No injuries were reported in the strike.
The anti-rocket siren was activated in the city and local residents were ordered to enter secure rooms.
South under fire; IDF hits terrorists - Israel News, Ynetnews
On a side note: I live in the south and i heard the sirens, i also heard Iron Dome rockets whooshing away in the sky above me, it was amazing, they destroyed the rockets mid-air.
Another brilliant Israeli defense system!
