(Israel Defense Forces) - (Ha'aretz) Following the launching of Kassam missiles toward the city of Sderot and other Israeli communities, IDF units operated in Gaza City to destroy over 100 lathes used to produce weapons such as Kassam missiles and mortars. Since the beginning of the violence, over 1,400 mortars and Kassam missiles have been launched toward Israeli communities. During the operation, dozens of explosive devices, anti-tank missiles, and massive gunfire were directed at IDF soldiers. The soldiers returned fire toward the armed terrorists. There were no casualties among the IDF forces. "In the last few weeks and over the past weekend we have seen an increase in attempts by terror organizations, in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, to carry out attacks," Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told Israel Radio Sunday. Mofaz cited the 10 Kassam rockets fired by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on Friday on the Negev town of Sderot. "We must provide defense to the citizens of Israel," he said.
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