Israel-Gaza violence spirals after killing top Palestinian
Nov 13, 2019 14:26:32 GMT -5
Post by shalom on Nov 13, 2019 14:26:32 GMT -5
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Rocket barrages target Ashdod, Ashkelon amid reports of ceasefire efforts
IDF says at least 360 rockets fired out of Strip, eases restriction on Tel Aviv and other areas but shuts schools in south for third day as fighting persists; 26 killed in Gaza
8min ago
Gaza death toll up to 26
10min ago
More sirens in Ashdod; rockets intercepted over Ashkelon
24min ago
Sirens in Ashkelon, other areas
27min ago
Rocket downed over Ashdod
By JACOB MAGID and JOSHUA DAVIDOVICH
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Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, November 13, 2019. (AP/ Hatem Moussa)
Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, November 13, 2019. (AP/ Hatem Moussa)
The Times of Israel is liveblogging the events of Wednesday, November 13, a day after Israel was hit by 200 rockets following the killing of Islamic Jihad terror chief Baha Abu al-Ata in Gaza.
8min ago
Gaza death toll up to 26
Two bodies of Palestinians who were killed by Israeli fire arrived at a hospital in Rafah, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
The death count in Gaza over the last two days now stands at 26.
10min ago
More sirens in Ashdod; rockets intercepted over Ashkelon
More rocket sirens are sounding in Ashdod, in several areas in the city.
The city was spared rocket fire for most of the day until the last half-hour.
In Ashkelon, several rockets are reportedly shot down by the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
24min ago
Sirens in Ashkelon, other areas
Sirens sound in Ashkelon and surrounding areas as a fresh barrage is shot out of Gaza, marking a return to fighting after a brief lull.
27min ago
Rocket downed over Ashdod
The rocket fire has mostly tapered off, but at least one was just fired at Ashdod.
The rocket was downed by Iron Dome, according to reports.
A video shows at least three interceptors exploding in mid-air as they apparently shoot down the incoming rocket or rockets.
Most of the rocket fire Wednesday has stayed close to the Strip, with few missiles reaching Ashdod, some 25 kilometers from the Strip, or further.
28min ago
IDF eases restrictions for Tel Aviv, other areas
The IDF Home Front Command releases updated safety instructions for residents of central and southern Israel, easing some of the restrictions that had been in place on areas farther from the Gaza Strip.
Under the new instructions, people living in the central Negev and Lachish regions will be permitted to return to work, provided there is a bomb shelter close to the building. However, schools will remain closed in those areas for the third day in a row.
Studies will resume in the Shfela region tomorrow, and the IDF has also removed all restrictions on the number of people permitted to gather in closed areas in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and in the Yarkon and Shfela regions. Outdoor gatherings in those areas will remain limited to 300 people.
All restrictions will remain in place for the regions closes to the Gaza Strip: Schools will remain shut tomorrow; non-essential businesses will be closed; and all gatherings must be kept to fewer than 100 people.
— Judah Ari Gross
39min ago
Army says it hit Islamic Jihad camp, training base
The latest round of Israeli airstrikes against the Islamic Jihad in Gaza targeted one of the terror group’s military camps and a training base in Gaza City, the army says.
According to the IDF, the training base was also home to a factory used to manufacture launch tubes and other rocket parts.
“The IDF sees with the utmost severity the rocket attacks on Israel. It is on high alert and will continue to act as needed against efforts to harm Israeli citizens,” the military says in a statement.
— Judah Ari Gross
47min ago
Islamic Jihad leader in Cairo for talks — report
Sky News Arabic reports that Islamic Jihad head Ziad al-Nakhala has arrived in Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials to discuss ceasefire efforts.
A Hamas source tells the Israeli Kan broadcaster that while there has not been a breakthrough in talks, the fighting should end soon.
The source also says Islamic Jihad never asked it to join the fighting, and it is able to withstand internal criticism over its decision to remain on the sidelines.
Rocket barrages target Ashdod, Ashkelon amid reports of ceasefire efforts
IDF says at least 360 rockets fired out of Strip, eases restriction on Tel Aviv and other areas but shuts schools in south for third day as fighting persists; 26 killed in Gaza
8min ago
Gaza death toll up to 26
10min ago
More sirens in Ashdod; rockets intercepted over Ashkelon
24min ago
Sirens in Ashkelon, other areas
27min ago
Rocket downed over Ashdod
By JACOB MAGID and JOSHUA DAVIDOVICH
Today, 1:16 am 2
1,293
shares
Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, November 13, 2019. (AP/ Hatem Moussa)
Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, November 13, 2019. (AP/ Hatem Moussa)
The Times of Israel is liveblogging the events of Wednesday, November 13, a day after Israel was hit by 200 rockets following the killing of Islamic Jihad terror chief Baha Abu al-Ata in Gaza.
8min ago
Gaza death toll up to 26
Two bodies of Palestinians who were killed by Israeli fire arrived at a hospital in Rafah, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
The death count in Gaza over the last two days now stands at 26.
10min ago
More sirens in Ashdod; rockets intercepted over Ashkelon
More rocket sirens are sounding in Ashdod, in several areas in the city.
The city was spared rocket fire for most of the day until the last half-hour.
In Ashkelon, several rockets are reportedly shot down by the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
24min ago
Sirens in Ashkelon, other areas
Sirens sound in Ashkelon and surrounding areas as a fresh barrage is shot out of Gaza, marking a return to fighting after a brief lull.
27min ago
Rocket downed over Ashdod
The rocket fire has mostly tapered off, but at least one was just fired at Ashdod.
The rocket was downed by Iron Dome, according to reports.
A video shows at least three interceptors exploding in mid-air as they apparently shoot down the incoming rocket or rockets.
Most of the rocket fire Wednesday has stayed close to the Strip, with few missiles reaching Ashdod, some 25 kilometers from the Strip, or further.
28min ago
IDF eases restrictions for Tel Aviv, other areas
The IDF Home Front Command releases updated safety instructions for residents of central and southern Israel, easing some of the restrictions that had been in place on areas farther from the Gaza Strip.
Under the new instructions, people living in the central Negev and Lachish regions will be permitted to return to work, provided there is a bomb shelter close to the building. However, schools will remain closed in those areas for the third day in a row.
Studies will resume in the Shfela region tomorrow, and the IDF has also removed all restrictions on the number of people permitted to gather in closed areas in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and in the Yarkon and Shfela regions. Outdoor gatherings in those areas will remain limited to 300 people.
All restrictions will remain in place for the regions closes to the Gaza Strip: Schools will remain shut tomorrow; non-essential businesses will be closed; and all gatherings must be kept to fewer than 100 people.
— Judah Ari Gross
39min ago
Army says it hit Islamic Jihad camp, training base
The latest round of Israeli airstrikes against the Islamic Jihad in Gaza targeted one of the terror group’s military camps and a training base in Gaza City, the army says.
According to the IDF, the training base was also home to a factory used to manufacture launch tubes and other rocket parts.
“The IDF sees with the utmost severity the rocket attacks on Israel. It is on high alert and will continue to act as needed against efforts to harm Israeli citizens,” the military says in a statement.
— Judah Ari Gross
47min ago
Islamic Jihad leader in Cairo for talks — report
Sky News Arabic reports that Islamic Jihad head Ziad al-Nakhala has arrived in Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials to discuss ceasefire efforts.
A Hamas source tells the Israeli Kan broadcaster that while there has not been a breakthrough in talks, the fighting should end soon.
The source also says Islamic Jihad never asked it to join the fighting, and it is able to withstand internal criticism over its decision to remain on the sidelines.