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Dear A.,
Israelis across southern and central Israel have endured an onslaught of continuous rocket fire from Islamic Jihad. More than 800 rockets have now been launched at Israeli citizens in the last two days, with Iron Dome intercepting over 180 rockets that would have otherwise crashed into Israeli cities and towns.
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Members of Congress need to hear from you. Please take 30 seconds and urge your elected officials to speak out in support of Israel.
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While Israel's defense systems work to shoot down incoming rockets, some rockets launched in massive and simultaneous salvos have reached their targets.
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In Rehovot,
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an Israeli man in his 70s was killed and five others were injured when a rocket slammed into an apartment building.
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Direct hits were also reported at several sites across southern and central Israel, including at
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a bank in Sderot,
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a shopping mall in Bat Yam, and in other residental areas.
In response to the incessant rocket fire, the IDF has continued its operation to eliminate senior Islamic Jihad leaders and destroy their terror infrastructure.
“If the shooting at Israel continues, the strikes on Gaza will continue, including the continuation of the targeted attacks that exact other heavy prices from the Islamic Jihad," an Israeli official said.
Israel launched additional precision strikes on senior Islamic Jihad leaders today, targeting and killing the
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commander and
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deputy commander of the group's rocket launching force. Each played a direct role overseeing the rocket assaults on Israeli civilians.
The IDF spent two days tracking one of the terrorist leaders, but in a remarkable show of moral restraint, "
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were waiting for him to be separated from the family he used as a human shield " before carrying out the strike.
As Israelis across the country stay close to bomb shelters and endure more onslaughts of rockets, the remarkable systems we lobby for continue to keep them safe and prevent unthinkable destruction.
You can find a
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two-page recap of events here , which I invite you to share with others about what's happening on the ground.
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Thank you for supporting AIPAC and ensuring Israel has what it needs to defend its citizens.
Sincerely,
Tara Brown
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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