Gaza militants fire dozens of mortars into Israel

Gerald · 03-19-11, 12:43 PM

Palestinian militants in Gaza have fired dozens of missiles into southern Israel in what appears to be their heaviest such barrage in two years.

About 50 mortars were fired - two Israelis were hurt, Israel says.

Israeli tanks later shelled targets in the coastal strip, wounding at least five people, Palestinian officials say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12795809

Note: 19 March 2011 Last updated at 16:11 GMT

CCIP · 03-19-11, 12:58 PM

Hamas back to their usual game...

I wonder how much of it is motivated by the fact that both in the region and around the world, public attention is mostly elsewhere right now.

Gerald · 03-19-11, 01:05 PM

It is true, glances directed entirely clear in other parts, which is understandable

03-19-11, 01:06 PM

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I wonder how much of it is motivated by the fact that both in the region and around the world, public attention is mostly elsewhere right now.

I would say their motivation at this moment was the siezure of the arms shipment.
It is a regular pattern.

Oberon · 03-19-11, 01:07 PM

50 mortar shells = two people hurt?

Their accuracy can't exactly be good either that or half their mortars don't actually explode.

Jimbuna · 03-19-11, 01:54 PM

Just so long as they don't go whinging if Israel decide enough is enough and retaliate heavily.

Gerald · 03-19-11, 02:29 PM

Israel has probably had enough for a long time ago, but as the world's eyes are fixed on their way, they will choose to think, a low profile currently

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Gaza militants fire dozens of mortars into Israel Palestinian militants in Gaza have fired dozens of missiles into southern Israel in what appears to be their heaviest such barrage in two years. About 50 mortars were fired - two Israelis were hurt, Israel says. Israeli tanks later shelled targets in the coastal strip, wounding at least five people, Palestinian officials say. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12795809 Note: 19 March 2011 Last updated at 16:11 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Hamas back to their usual game... I wonder how much of it is motivated by the fact that both in the region and around the world, public attention is mostly elsewhere right now. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

03-19-11, 01:05 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	It is true, glances directed entirely clear in other parts, which is understandable __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-19-11, 01:54 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just so long as they don't go whinging if Israel decide enough is enough and retaliate heavily. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-19-11, 02:29 PM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Israel has probably had enough for a long time ago, but as the world's eyes are fixed on their way, they will choose to think, a low profile currently __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-19-11, 01:07 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	50 mortar shells = two people hurt? Their accuracy can't exactly be good either that or half their mortars don't actually explode.