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Rocket attacks on Eilat and Aqaba

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at Eilat. Residents heard large explosions, and, the following day, police sappers found remnants of the missile on a residential construction site. A second rocket was found outside the city a few days later. No physical injuries or damage were reported, but some residents suffered from shock. As of
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In mid-September 2010, the United States State Department issued a travel advisory warning to American citizens advising them not to travel to Aqaba based on concrete information about planned terrorist rocket attacks similar to the previous incidents. The department lifted that warning on Sept. 27.
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said the attack appeared to be aimed at disrupting the possible resumption of direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships for the first time in over 18 months. "There is a real struggle in the Middle East between the peace camp of moderate countries and the camp of extremists,
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region. Egyptian security sources implied that the rockets were launched by Hamas, stating that Hamas militants had snuck into Sinai through the Rafah tunnels to hide the fact that the group was behind the operation. Egyptian establishment media charged that Hamas was working "on the orders of their
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In the wake of the attack, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism accused the United States State Department of issuing a biased travel advisory, "singling out Eilat but not Aqaba, despite the fact that the rockets' only fatality was in the Jordanian city." Israeli Tourism Minister
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Hamas is in communication with members of Sinai Bedouin groups and is thought to be capable of supplying them with rockets. Egypt's imperfect control over Sinai Bedouin makes Bedouin-supported use of the Sinai as a base for launching rocket attacks possible. According to
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Two rockets shells were found in southern Israel, following reports overnight that an explosion had been heard in the area. No injuries or damages were reported in the incident. The IDF determined that the projectiles appeared to be 122-millimeter (4.8 in)
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hotel in Aqaba. Five Jordanian men traveling in a taxi nearby were wounded, one seriously. The driver, Subhi Yousef Alawneh, died from his injuries later the same day. The road was damaged and two vehicles were destroyed, though the hotel itself escaped harm.
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April 5, no terrorist group had claimed responsibility. In the aftermath, Israel published a statement that any rocket attacks from Sinai peninsula will be counted as Hamas responsibility. Also, Israel allowed the Egyptian military forces to enter the Sinai
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Two rockets fired by militants from northern Sinai landed in southern Israel. The attack came a day after an ISIS affiliate claimed that several of its members had been killed by an Israeli drone. No damage or injuries were reported.
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that the attack telling "was committed by terror agents who want to thwart the peace process". "All states in the region that aspire towards peace should fight these powers, push terror away and bring peace closer," he added.
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Hamas operatives were responsible for the two rocket attacks on Eilat and Aqaba. The Egyptian media strongly attacked Hamas and Iran because of the rocket fire, calling Hamas an "Iranian agent" and demanding it be
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Recent update to Israel travel advisory asks Eilat tourists to ensure they are aware of nearby bomb shelters, while failing to cite Jordan's Aqaba, the site of the rocket attack's only fatality", August 8, 2010,
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A number of rockets were shot at Eilat from the Sinai, three of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome. There were no reported casualties. The Islamic State in Sinai claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Goals thought to be targets for terrorist rocket attacks in Aqaba and Eilat, in addition to the civilian population, include United States naval vessels on port calls, and civilian cruise ships.
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Egypt initially denied that the rockets had been launched from Egyptian territory, but reversed its position following investigations, stating that the rockets were fired simultaneously from the
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because of the relative ease of launching rocket attacks against these two cities from adjacent desert areas. Most of these attacks target Eilat, the last attack on Aqaba was in 2010.
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Two powerful blasts rocked the Eilat area. No injuries or damages were reported. Two days later Israeli Police found the remains of a Grad rocket.
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Three rockets fell on the city of Eilat, one in a drainage pool in the northern part of the city, causing no reported injuries or damage.
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who want to sabotage any chance of peace," Peres said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made similar comments, telling Jordan's
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has said that Israel is aware of Hamas activity in the Sinai and that "Hamas will be held accountable" if it launches rockets at Eilat.
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masters", and strongly attacked both Hamas and Iran for harming Egypt, claiming that Egypt would take revenge on the Palestinian group.
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spy cell were convicted by an Egyptian court on charges including planning attacks on tourist sites and smuggling weapons form Sinai
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branch of Al Qaeda. > This was the most serious attack on American targets in Jordan since the 2002 killing of American diplomat
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denied any link with the attacks. An anonymous Jordanian political source assessed that the attack was perpetrated by
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Three rockets are fired at Eilat. One hits a parked car near Eilat's airport, and four injuries were reported.
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Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State, Daily Press Briefing, Washington, DC, September 15, 2010.
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group operating in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, fired a rocket at Eilat. The projectile was intercepted by
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rockets were fired from within Jordan. Some hit near the Eilat airport and two hit very close to two
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The attack took place in the early morning. The projectiles were Iranian-made 122 mm
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American intelligence warned of a fresh wave of planned rocket attacks on Aqaba in 2010.
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The August 2, 2010 rocket attack on Eilat and Aqaba sparked rage in Egypt at Hamas and
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are thought to have been the work of international terrorist organizations, including
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Miret El Naggar, McClatchy Newspapers, April 29, 2010, Christian Science Monitor.
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in Gaza. Earlier terrorist attacks on Egyptian beach resorts in Sinai including
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Al 'Aqabah (Aqaba) shown within Jordan. Eilat lies nearby at the southern tip of
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intelligence chief in Gaza, is thought to be linked to the August 2010 attacks.
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Officials: Hamas ordered Grad attack on Israel at request of Muslim Brotherhood
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at the extreme south of Israel. One rocket exploded in the neighboring town of
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security officials said that the commander of Hamas' military wing in Rafah,
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Around 9 am, three rockets were fired at the southern Israeli resort city of
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The Jordanian government condemned the rocket firings as a "terror attack."
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Multiple rockets reported fired at Eilat. One rocket was shot down by the
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Rage in Egypt at Hamas and Iran following Rocket Attacks on Eilat, Aqaba
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PA: Hamas military chief in Rafah ordered rocket attacks on Eilat, Aqaba
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ANALYSIS / Not everyone sees Hamas' fingerprints on Eilat rocket attack
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system. Alarm sounded and no injuries or fatalities were recorded. The
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Ian Sparks and Anshel Pfeffer, September 17, 2010, Jewish Chronicle.
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Herb Keinon and Yaakov Katz, September 12, 2010, Jerusalem Post.
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Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, September 19, 2010, Israel National News.
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Jordanian national killed in multiple militant rocket strike
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announced that his country had intelligence confirming that
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One rocket fell near an Egyptian security installation near
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claimed responsibility. One of the rockets hit a Jordanian
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announced plans to take the issue up with U.S. ambassador
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Joshua Mitnick, August 2, 2010, Christian Science Monitor.
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asked Egyptian Bedouins to fire the rockets at request of
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Suleiman al-Khalidi, September 15, 2010, Reuters, MSNBC.
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militant group and de facto governing authority in the
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coast. The rockets were believed to have been fired by
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Elad Benari, September 16, 2010, Israel National News.
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Desert as launching base for terrorist rocket attacks
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Sarah ElDeeb, September 20, 2010, Associated Press.
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One rocket was intercepted by the 879:January 31 2014 rocket attack on southern Israel 782:February 8 2017 rocket attack on southern Israel 742:, have been a tactic used by militants from the 1766:who are at odds with the Egyptian authorities. 2301:2 blasts shake Eilat; Salafi group warns Egypt 2816:Angel Rabasa, Rand Corporation, 2006, p. 145. 2480:Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center 2313:Police find remains of Grad rocket near Eilat 700: 8: 2877:"The Mystery Behind the Rockets from Sinai," 2763: 2761: 2658: 2656: 2631: 2629: 2492: 2490: 2488: 2045:, Yaakov Katz, Aug. 2, 2010, Jerusalem Post. 1348:August 2012 rocket attack on southern Israel 1325:. The attack forced the complete closure of 1063:August 2013 rocket attack on southern Israel 2778: 2776: 2768:"U.S. warns on travel to Jordan port city," 2729: 2727: 2509: 2507: 2505: 2229:Iron Dome intercepts rocket bound for Eilat 1227:April 2013 rocket attack on southern Israel 2901: 2899: 2897: 2895: 2814:Beyond al-Qaeda: Global jihadist movement, 2719:Israel, Jordan probe predawn rocket launch 2663:"More High Security Alerts for the Sinai," 2391:Grad rocket slams into Eilat; none injured 1573: 1564: 1489: 1414:June 2012 rocket attack on southern Israel 1410: 1344: 1223: 1156:July 2013 rocket attack on southern Israel 1152: 1059: 973: 875: 778: 707: 693: 17: 2888:The Economist, September 25, 2010, p. 59. 2861: 2859: 2857: 1568:August 2010 rocket attack on Eilat/Aqaba 2585:"Top Hamas official arrested in Egypt," 2580: 2578: 2463: 2461: 2459: 2457: 2455: 2453: 2451: 2449: 2417:"Israel presents new deterrence policy" 2241:Rocket fired from Egypt found in Israel 2030: 665: 632: 538: 393: 309: 264: 183: 50: 20: 2055: 2053: 2051: 2038: 2036: 2034: 1769:The September 2010 arrest in Egypt of 2990:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2017 2985:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2014 2980:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2013 2975:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2012 2970:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2010 2965:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2005 2851:September 15, 2010, Associated Press. 2804:(AFP), 20 August 2005, Khaleej Times. 2546:PM: Hamas behind Eilat rocket attacks 2541: 2539: 2537: 2524: 2522: 2289:3 rockets fired at Eilat; no injuries 2015:, in cooperation with Sinai Bedouin. 1698:, and another fell into the Red Sea. 7: 2826:"US Issues Travel Warning to Aqaba," 2648:Rocket remnants found north of Eilat 2436:"More Egyptian troops head to Sinai" 2379:Grad rocket hits Eilat; none injured 1706:On 4 August, Israeli Prime Minister 946:Multiple Grad rockets launched from 840:Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 2950:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2008 2609:"Egypt: Eilat attack Hamas's work," 1548:After nightfall, terrorists in the 1208:A rocket was apparently fired from 2611:staff, 08/04/2010, Jerusalem Post. 2403:More Egyptian troops head to Sinai 2142:"Operation Protective Edge, day 8" 1666:/Palestinian militants (alleged), 14: 2205:"Two Grad rockets fired at Eilat" 2060:"Two rockets land in Eilat area," 1683:Two rockets fell in front of the 1493:April 2012 rocket attack on Eilat 2785:Al Bawaba News, August 22, 2005. 2709:, MEMRI Special Dispatch No.3200 30: 1044:Two Grad rockets were fired at 681:Projectile attacks from Lebanon 2169:. 15 July 2014. Archived from 1333:'s neighboring resort city of 753:and organizations linked with 1: 2960:Terrorist incidents in Jordan 2415:Chai, Shahar (5 April 2012). 1992:The Christian Science Monitor 1329:. Two rockets also landed in 2279:, Times of Israel 17-04-2013 2231:, Times of Israel 13-08-2013 2393:, Jerusalem Post 05-04-2012 2315:, Jerusalem Post 17-08-2012 2303:, Jerusalem Post 16-08-2012 2277:Three explosions rock Eilat 2267:, Jerusalem Post 17-04-2013 2243:, Jerusalem Post 09-07-2013 2062:04/22/2010, Jerusalem Post. 3026: 2516:, The Telegraph 02-08-2010 2434:Kais, Roi (7 April 2012). 722:the neighboring cities of 22:Palestinian rocket attacks 2499:, 2010-08-02, Ammon News. 1843:Before dawn, three 122mm 1572: 1474:. 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Index

Palestinian rocket attacks
on Israel

A rocket fired from a civilian area in Gaza towards civilian areas in Southern Israel
Gaza Strip
Israel
list
2001
2002–2006
2007
2008
2008 ceasefire
Gaza War
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fatah
Hamas
Islamic Jihad

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