19:47: Rockets launched into the Gaza-belt area.

19:53: Color Red warning system signaling incoming rockets.

20:00: Reliable but yet unconfirmed reports indicate IDF artillery and the air force are pounding targets in the Rafiach Philadelphi Road area.

**At least 9 IDF soldiers were injured lightly in the 12th day of Operation Cast Lead (Wednesday) in Gaza as of 7:30PM.

**IDF officials report over 40 targets were hit in Gaza on Wednesday.

**IDF spokesman Brig.-Gen. Avi Benayahu confirms the following forces are operating in Gaza at this time; Paratroopers, Golani, Givati, combat engineers, Oketz K9 unit and support including tanks and armored forces, all backed up by the air force, navy and artillery.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)