Below is an abbreviated list of statistical information of rockets being fired at Israel –
- Today, over 950,000 Israelis live within range of rocket and mortar attacks.
- During 2008, there have been 1755 mortars shells, 1720 Qassams rockets, and 75 Grad missiles launched at Israel.
- Between Israel’s evacuation of Gaza and the election of Hamas (Aug. 15, 2005 – Jan. 25, 2006), there was an average of over 15 rocket and mortar attacks a month.
- Between Hamas’ takeover and the start of the Tahadiya (State of Calm), (June 14, 2007 – June 16, 2008), there was an average of over 361 attacks per month—an increase of an additional 350%.
- From the end of Operation “Double Challenge” until the end of the Tahadiya, (Nov. 4 – Dec. 19, 2008) a period of only a month and a half, there were 170 mortars, 255 Qassams, and 5 Grads fired upon Israel’s civilian population centers.
- Since the begining of Operation “Cast Lead”, there have been an additional 500 launches, 284 of which have been verified as rockets (both Qassams and Grads), and 113 as mortars.
Related Posts: Global Test Market Michael Robinson UT Inbox Dollars Review
Inbox Dollars Review – What is InboxDollars?
InboxDollars Online Surveys What is Inbox Dollars? It is a loyalty rewards program that pays people for their everyday online activities. Inbox Dollars connects…
Obama seeks hope and change in Cuba
Obama made history this week as he was the first US president to visit the communist island of Cuba since 1928. During his visit…
Global Test Market Online Surveys Review
Global Test Market, the largest online survey service is expanding. Since their start sixteen years ago, this company has grown globally connecting businesses and…
Is FBI getting help cracking San Bernardino terror iPhone from Israeli firm?
The FBI is working with Cellbrite, a mobile data recovery firm from Petah Tikva, Israel as reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. Cellbrite provides mobile forensic…
LDS Missionary Injured in Brussels Attack was at Boston Marathon Bombing
Mason Wells, a 19 year old Mormon Missionary was seriously injured in the Brussels airport terror attack. The young missionary was close the the blast…
AIPAC – Netanyahu Links Brussels Attacks as Threats to Isreal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tied the recent terrorist attacks in Belgium to attacks in his country via satellite to the annual policy…
IDF Weapons – Remington Shotgun used for breaching
Shotguns used to typically be known as fowling pieces used for mainly killing birds. They fire projectiles called slugs, or they can fire round…
IDF IN THE NEWS: TRAINING FOR COMBAT
The Israel Defense Forces are always at the forefront of innovation when it comes to combat training. Here’s a look at two recent stories on…
ARABS WALK OFF FLIGHT AFTER JEWISH PASSENGERS DEMAND THEIR REMOVAL
Israel Radio is reporting that two Israeli Arabs were kicked off a flight from Athens to Israel after Israeli Jewish passengers forced…