How Israel copes with rockets Note: This is the second in a 3-part series that examines how Israel's security forces have developed some of the most effective counter-terrorism measures in the world. Last week, we looked at how the police and military forces form several layers around population centers, and respond swiftly to contain attacks. This week, we examine defensive and offensive responses to the ongoing threat of Palestinian rockets. Introduction In October 2001,...

New BESA Center publication now available online: by Uzi Rubin The attrition war along the border of the Gaza Strip has been going on for roughly a decade, mainly featuring incessant rocket fire from Gaza on the communities of southern Israel. The study asks: · Did the various Israeli governments, the Israeli armed forces, the local leadership and the public act appropriately in facing the rocket fire from Gaza? · Were all the necessary and possible steps taken to...

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (November 9-15, 2011 ) Rocket fire into Israel This past week one rocket hit was identified in Israel territory (on November 13). The rocket fell in an open area. There were no casualties and no damage was done. Rockets and Mortar Shells Fired into Israeli Territory 1 Rocket Fire -- Monthly Distribution Mortar Shell Fire -- Monthly Distribution Israeli Air Force Activity In response to the continuing rocket fire, Israeli...

Eyewitnesses are claiming they have heard air raid sirens in Ashdod, Rehovot, Rishon Le'Zion, Kiryat Malachi, Gedera and other cities along the coastal plain. One rocket fell near Ashdod. Some locals are suffering from shock.