Several mortar shells were fired within an hour today towards an IDF outpost near the Jewish community of Rafiach Yam in the Gaza area of southwestern Israel. No one was hurt, and IDF soldiers returned fire. Another shell landed outside another community in Gush Katif. It was witnessed by a woman resident, who alerted the security forces.
In addition to the Ramallah operation, IDF forces also took action in Gaza over the night. The forces, backed by combat helicopters, destroyed seven workshops used for the manufacture of Kassam rockets and other war materials. The troops also blew up a large explosives-material manufacturing lab. Two Arabs were killed, and three soldiers were hurt, though none seriously. All PA cities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza - except for Hevron - remain under curfew until further notice.
In addition to the Ramallah operation, IDF forces also took action in Gaza over the night. The forces, backed by combat helicopters, destroyed seven workshops used for the manufacture of Kassam rockets and other war materials. The troops also blew up a large explosives-material manufacturing lab. Two Arabs were killed, and three soldiers were hurt, though none seriously. All PA cities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza - except for Hevron - remain under curfew until further notice.