Tag Archive for Be’er Sheva

| February 10, 2013
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In Be’er Sheva You Have ‘57 Seconds’ Before a Rocket Explodes

A new organization has begun raising awareness about the need for far more bomb shelters in Be’er Sheva to protect its residents from the onslaught of future missile attacks from Hamas’ Gaza.

By Hana Levi Julian

 

A new organization has been formed to raise awareness about the vulnerability of Be’er Sheva residents to missile attacks, and their need for more bomb shelters.

missile attack in Be'er Sheva“57Seconds” was founded by Yoav Kaufman, a U.S. immigrant who attended the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) program in the northeastern Negev city of Arad prior to moving to Be’er Sheva.

“Try to imagine right now that a city just 26 miles (42 km) from you is firing live rockets at you,” he suggested. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2012
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Missile Strikes Empty School in Be’er Sheva

A terrorist missile from Gaza struck the courtyard of an empty school in Be’er Sheva Sunday afternoon. Another rocket damaged 15 houses.

A terrorist missile from Gaza struck the courtyard of an empty school in Be’er Sheva Sunday afternoon. Another rocket damaged 15 houses. The city’s order to close all schools saved possible mass casualties.

Israelis run for cover from rocket attack

Israelis run for cover from rocket attack - Photo by Reuters

More than 25 missiles were fired on southern Israel Sunday, several of them intercepted by the Iron Dome system, which automatically weeds out missiles that are aimed at open areas, but is not foolproof;.

The rocket attack on Be’er Sheva was not intercepted and caused widespread property damage as well as sending several people into shock. Continue Reading »

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