Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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Israel submits complaint to UN on continued attacks from Gaza - 'Excellency, I write to inform you of a series of serious incidents in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip that threaten peace and stability in our region. Earlier today, 21 December 2010, at approximately 8 am local time, a Qassam rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip into Ashkelon area of Southern Israel, landing in Kibbutz Zikim. This rocket exploded nearby a kindergarten just as dozens of parents were dropping off their children at school, injuring a 14-year old girl. Today's incident follows a spate of attacks emanating from Gaza since 19 December 2010, encompassing the launch of some three rockets and 18 mortars into the regions of Eshkol and Ashkelon in Southern Israel. These attacks included the launch of six mortars on 19 December 2010 at IDF forces operating near the Kerem Shalom Crossing...'
