The missile attacks were heavy early this morning on Southern Israel. Direct hits occurred in Beersheva. Apartment buildings and vehicles were destroyed and a public bus was damaged.
As reported on Israel's Channel 10 news and Ynet a barrage of at least 16 rockets were fired on the southern city Beersheva. At least nine were intercepted by the iron dome defense devices, but others directly hit apartment blocks and vehicles. A bus was damaged by flying shrapnel. One person was lightly injured.
As Ynet news report and Channel 10, Sderot, Ashkelon and Ofikim are still under attack this morning.
Israel Channel 10 news screen shot
Rocket attack, vehicles and buildings hit in Beersheva, Israel
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Israel Channel 10 news screen shot
Rocket attack, buildings and vehicles hit in Beersheva, Israel.
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Israel Channel 10 news screen shot
Rocket attack, buildings and vehicles hit in Beersheva, Israel
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Channel 10, 9am news reports that rocket attacks continue - red alerts are announced across the southern cities and air-raid sirens continue to sound throughout the south and in response to the continued rocket attacks on Israeli civilians, the IAF continues to attack the Gaza strip.
Israel Channe10 news screenshot
Israeli missiles target Gaza
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Interview on CNN last night with Israeli President, Shimon Peres, on the escalating attacks. Peres believes an agreement and peace are possible.
To understand the historical context of the Middle East conflict see the following video:
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