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370 Rockets Fired at Israel From Gaza; 1 Israeli Killed

Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, hitting apartment buildings and homes. The IDF responded by hitting over 150 Hamas military targets.

Israel’s Southern Mayors Decry Hamas Ceasefire

Hamas sources claimed an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, but Israeli sources have yet to confirm this. If it is indeed in place, the ceasefire would end two days of hostilities which saw almost 200 projectiles fired at Israel by Hamas and IDF retaliations which hit more […]

Saving Lives Under Fire: United Hatzalah Medic

On Wednesday night a Hamas barrage of almost 200 rockets was launched at southern Israel. In addition to the powerful response by the IDF, civilian volunteers went into action, helping victims wounded in body and soul – saving lives under fire.

19 Israelis Wounded, 200 Rockets Fired at Israel From Gaza

Red alert sirens sounded nearly non-stop overnight on Wednesday and early Thursday, as approximately 200 rockets and mortars were fired at Israel from Gaza, wounding 19 Israelis. The initial barrage of eight rockets landed inside the city of Sderot, hitting a house and wounding a man and a 13-year-old boy. According to Barzilai Medical Center, six people were treated for physical wounds and nine were treated for shock.

Despite Continued Rocket Bombardment in Southern Israel, Local Youth Emerge as Leaders

Sderot is under attack and its residents are suffering. A courageous effort is helping.

Sderot Youth Seek Positive Outlet at Meir Panim Youth Clubs

“With war continuing to rage within view of Sderot’s residents, children in this area are already like war veterans,” Danielle Rubin, Director for American Friends of Meir Panim charity organization told Breaking Israel News. “We must help to keep them safe and hopeful for their future under these very trying circumstances.”