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Friday, January 3, 2014
Two rockets detected in Gaza ‘test’ fire
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe IDF detected two rocket launches in the Gaza Strip this morning, which security officials said were apparently a test of the rocket systems. The rockets landed inside the Gaza Strip.
Breaking: 2 rockets launched from #Gaza no damage or injuries reported.
— Lt. Col. (R) Peter Lerner (@LTCPeterLerner) January 13, 2014
The test highlighted the defense establishment’s fear of Palestinian rocket attacks during former premier Ariel Sharon’s military funeral at his 1,000-acre Sycamore Farm in the western Negev this afternoon. The funeral will be attended by President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Vice President Joe Biden and a long list of Israeli and foreign leaders and dignitaries.
At least two Iron Dome batteries have been deployed around the site of the funeral to counter any rocket attack.
According to IDF Southern Command officials, Gaza factions routinely test rockets in the Strip.
The Times of Israel Community.