Palestinians Fired Rockets in Israeli Town

World | February 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Palestinian militants have fired rockets on a southern Israeli town in an apparent retaliation for an overnight raid in Gaza City which left 11 Palestinians dead. At least three Qassam rockets were fired at Sderot, one seriously injuring a 35-year-old Israeli civilian. The rocket attack was the first on Israeli territory for about three weeks. Correspondents say many Palestinians see recent Israeli raids as a precursor to a full Israeli takeover of Gaza - a move the Israeli defence minister has said is being considered.

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