12:45: Two rocket launches detected heading for Beersheva. Two katyusha rockets landed in open areas. No injuries reported.

13:22: Firebomb hurled at Israeli motorists south of Shechem near Gat Junction. No reports of injuries or damage.

13:23: A rocket landed next to Route 7 near Kanot Junction. This is in the Yavne and Gadera area. No immediate report of injuries.

13:30: Islamic Jihad announces there will be no cessation in attacks until Israel accepts its demands.

13:40: Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon has begun relocating its preemie and other wards to fortified areas as the rocket attacks from Gaza continue.

13:53: Another rocket explodes in the Shar HaNegev regional council. There are no injuries reported.

13:55: Gaza reports IAF targeting terrorists and rocket-launching sites in northern Gaza. “Many injured” according to initial reports from that area.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)