Ashkelon, like many other Israeli cities and towns, has been the target of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, leading to a dire need for safe havens for its residents.
Amid ongoing war between Israel and terrorist group Hamas at the Gaza strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that schools across the entire country will remain closed in the coming days, according to The Times of Israel.
As the Israeli retaliation against Hamas attack entered the fourth day, the Israeli Air Force have launched an extensive attack against terror targets of Hamas in the Gaza strip.
"We are going to do whatever is needed. The style of the attack is barbaric. In a way, this is our 9/11. And even more than that, it attacked the party going on in the Gaza Strip. Attacking civilians, kidnapping a grandmother. A lot of my friends near the strip are affected by this. Soldi
In retaliation to the Hamas attack on Israel that claimed the lives of hundreds and left thousands injured, the Israel Air Force has launched a very powerful and lethal air strike in the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets attacking the areas used by Hamas terrorists.
According to Israel PM's Office, the war was forced on Israel in a "terrorist assault from the Gaza strip" which started at 6 am (local time) on Saturday.
In retaliation to the Hamas attack on Israel that claimed the lives of hundreds and left thousands injured, the Israel Air Force has launched a very powerful and lethal air strike in the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets attacking the areas used by Hamas terrorists.
The death toll has been confirmed by the Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip that said 313 Palestinians have been killed and another 1,990 have been wounded in the Gaza Strip.
"I vehemently condemn this morning's multi-front assault against Israeli towns and cities near the Gaza Strip, and barrage of rockets reaching across central Israel by Hamas militants," said Wennesland.
Following the rocket attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip by Hamas, the Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday issued an advisory for its nationals, requesting them to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols.