(Jerusalem Post) An early warning system against Kassam rockets fired by Palestinians from Gaza was activated in the southern Israeli town of Sderot Tuesday by the IDF Home Front Command. With each rocket fired, loudspeakers will announce "Red Dawn," giving residents an advance warning of 20 to 30 seconds during which they can rush indoors or crouch. The system has been also set up in Kibbutz Nir Am and at Sapir College.
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