Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rockets Elementary School
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A short-range rocket fired by the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad landed 40 meters from the Gil Elementary School in the city of Sderot today. Eighteen people were treated for trauma, including 10 children.
David Baker, a spokesman for israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said "Israel will continue with its efforts to stop these rocket attacks and prevent the same type of tragedy that nearly occurred today."
Five other rockets were launched during the day, hitting close to Ashkelon and Sderot but causing no casualties or damage.
Over 165 Qassam rockets and mortar shells have been fired at Israel since the beginning of December.
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