Tel Aviv residents scramble for cover as rockets fired into country’s economic capital

Tel Aviv residents scramble for cover as rockets fired into country’s economic capital | The Times of Israel.

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November 15, 2012, 10:31 am Updated: November 15, 2012, 6:47 pm 12
A volley of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip on November 15. (photo credit: Edi Israel/Flash90)

A volley of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip on November 15. (photo credit: Edi Israel/Flash90)

On Operation Pillar of Defense’s second day, rocket fire is bringing life in southern and central Israel to a standstill while the IDF inflicts heavy blows on Gaza terror groups. The Times of Israel is live-blogging. Press refresh for latest updates.

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai says that no rockets landed on the ground in the greater Tel Aviv area. He added that “tonight is not expected to be quiet.”

Channel 2 reported that the rocket fell between Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv in an open area.

Sky News uploaded footage of the siren wailing in Tel Aviv.

Two rockets have landed near Tel Aviv in the past several minutes.

Haaretz is reporting that one rocket fired by Islamic Jihad at Tel Aviv exploded near the southern suburb of Holon.

No injuries were reported, according to Magen David Adom.

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for the Fajr missile that it says it fired at Tel Aviv minutes ago, Channel 10 reports.

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One Comment on “Tel Aviv residents scramble for cover as rockets fired into country’s economic capital”

  1. Lyn Leahz's avatar Lyn Leahz Says:

    I am praying constantly for the people of Israel, and for all children. I hold fast to the verse, “I will bless those who bless you,
    And I will curse him who curses you;
    And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
    Genesis 12:3

    God bless you!


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