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From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 18, 2014
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 18, 2014
Sderot train line shut down until further notice
Israel Railways says its will close its train line between Sderot and Ashkelon until further notice, due to fears that trains could be targeted with anti-tank missiles from the Gaza Strip.
The move was ordered by the Defense Ministry following the recent conflict in Gaza and comes following fears of renewed violence there, as a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas comes to an end with no signs of a ceasefire deal being reached.
For now, Sderot residents will have a shuttle service to and from Ashkelon, until such time as the Sderot line is deemed safe.
