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Long-Range Rocket Strikes Israel

Israel vows 'great force' in response

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 3, 2009 4:36 AM CST

(Newser) – A long-range rocket fired today from Gaza struck the Israeli city of Ashkelon in the first such attack since the ceasefire began last month, reports CNN. No injuries were reported, but Israel vowed to respond with "great force." Resumed rocket fire from Gaza... Read full story »

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