Overview

The latest escalated round of rocket fire attacking Israel´s south, which lasted for six days, has ended. One hundred and sixty-two rockets landed in Israeli territory, most of them in the towns and villages flanking the Gaza Strip. Hamas´ military-terrorist wing was dominant in firing rockets for the first time in a year. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which fired most of the rockets in the previous rounds, did not participate.

The announcement of the victory of Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate for the presidency of Egypt, was received with celebrations throughout the Gaza Strip. Hamas, including its military- terrorist operatives, openly expressed joy and enthusiasm. Senior figures said they hoped the president-elect would work to promote the Palestinian cause.

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