Gaza rocket strikes Israeli town
Ashkelon hit by rocket in first attack since Hamas and Israel announced ceasefires.
Published On 3 Feb 2009
More than 1,300 Palestinians, at least a third of whom were women and children, were killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, which had the stated aim of preventing rocket attacks into Israel.
Thirteen Israelis, including three civilians, died during the 22-day conflict.
Source: News Agencies