List of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel in 2014

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The following is a detailed list of Palestinian rocket and mortar attacks on Israel in 2014. All of the attacks originated in the Gaza Strip, unless stated otherwise. For information pertaining to the wider conflict, see Arab–Israeli conflict and Israeli–Palestinian conflict. This list does not include reports of deaths and injuries caused by Hamas rocket and mortar attacks that fell within Gaza.

In total, all the rockets launched on Israel in 2014 resulted in 8 deaths and 60 injuries. All the fatalities occurred during Operation Protective Edge.

On 5 March, the Israeli Navy intercepted a ship containing dozens of long-range rockets being smuggled from Iran to the Gaza Strip.{{cite web |last=Lappin |first=Yaakov |date=5 March 2014 |title=Israel Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Iranian rocket ship near Port Sudan |url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Israel-Navy-intercepts-Gaza-bound-Iranian-rocket-ship-near-Port-Sudan-344369 |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=The Jerusalem Post}}

On 10 March, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, unveiled a monument to its rocket attacks on Israeli cities and towns, a life-sized model of an M-75 rocket in Gaza City. The group declared that the attacks "managed to take the battle to the heart of the Zionist entity (Israel)".{{cite web |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-unveils-rocket-statue-in-gaza-city-2/|title=Hamas unveils M75 rocket statue in Gaza City|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=23 September 2014}}

On 23 April, Fatah and Hamas signed a reconciliation deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-and-fatah-agree-to-form-unity-government-in-historic-deal/ |title=Hamas and Fatah agree to unity government in historic deal|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=23 September 2014}}

In July, the number of rocket attacks launched toward Israel from Gaza increased dramatically. Eighty rockets were fired on 7 July.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486281540091924480 |date=7 July 2014 |title=RETWEET: Yesterday, 80 rockets were fired at #Israel by #Gaza terrorists. No nation would accept this reality #ItMustStop |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044324/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486281540091924480 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} On the following day, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge.

Summary

This is a partial table that summarises the content of the article below.Missile totals are taken from the ISA summaries, except July. Deaths and injuries are taken from the text. (If you change the text, please adjust the totals.)

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Month

! colspan=2 | Missiles launched

! colspan=2 | Effect of missiles

! colspan=2 | Retaliation by Israel

|| Rockets || Mortars || Killed || Injured || Killed || Injured
January224
February9
March65111
April195
May43
June6236
July2,87415most included in rocket numbers6341,1227,800
August9502195401,913
Total || 4,005 || 31 || 8 || 60 || 1,663 || 9,713

File:Histogram of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel per day, 2014.png

January

In January, Palestinians launched 22 rockets and four mortar shell at Israel in 19 separate attacks. Two of the rockets were launched from Sinai.[http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0114.aspx Monthly summary – January 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027105011/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0114.aspx |date=2014-10-27 }}, Israel Security Agency

Press reports however mentioned only these attacks;

class="wikitable"
Date 2014

! Rockets Fired

! Rockets Impacts in Israel

| Note

13 January

|2

|2

|{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4477397,00.html|title=Rockets launched at Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=16 January 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Mattan}}

16 January

|5

|0

|

30 January

|1

|1

|{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Mattan |date=30 January 2014 |title=Rocket hits open area in Sdot Negev |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4483166,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

31 January

|1

|0

|{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4483361,00.html|title=Radical Salafis claim responsibility for Eilat rocket fire|work=ynet|date=31 January 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Ohayon|first1=Meir}}

;January 13

Two rockets were launched to the Northern Negev desert, near Sderot. There were no injuries or damage reported.

;January 16

At 2am, five rockets were fired into Israel. The Iron Dome eliminated all rockets, as they would have hit Ashkelon. No injuries or damage were reported.

;January 30

A rocket exploded in a non-inhabited area of Sdot Negev Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported.

;January 31

From the Sinai Peninsula a rocket was launched towards Eilat. The Iron Dome intercepted the rocket. The radical Salafi organization Ansar Bait al-Maqdis took responsibility for the launch.

February

In February, Palestinian launched nine rockets at Israel in seven separate attacks.[http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0214.aspx Monthly summary – February 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726200630/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0214.aspx |date=2014-07-26 }}, Israel Security Agency

Press reports however mentioned only these attacks;

class="wikitable"
Date

! Rockets Fired

! Rockets Impacts in Israel

| Note

6 February

|2

|Unknown

|{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=6 February 2014 |title=Explosion heard near Ashkelon after 'Red Alert' sounds |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4485696,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=6 February 2014 |title=Rocket hits Eshkol Regional Council |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4485727,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

8 February

|1

|Unknown

|{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=8 February 2014 |title=Rocket hits Eshkol Regional Council |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4486013,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

10 February

|2

|Unknown

|{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-fired-from-gaza-strikes-near-ashkelon/|title=Rocket fired from Gaza strikes near Ashkelon|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/02/11/Israeli-airstrike-hits-underground-rocket-launcher-in-central-Gaza/UPI-40141392126295/|title=Israeli airstrike hits underground rocket launcher in central Gaza|work=UPI|access-date=23 September 2014}}

14 February

|2

|Unknown

|{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Gili |date=14 February 2014 |title=Two Gaza rockets hit southern Israel |url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.574346 |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=Haaretz.com}}

;February 6

A Color Red siren alerting residents of a rocket launch from Gaza has been sounded in Ashkelon, followed by an explosion.

A further rocket launched from the Gaza Strip exploded in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported.

;February 8

A red alert siren sounded in Sha'ar Hanegev and Sdot Negev Regional Councils. A rocket hit an open area in Sha'ar HaNegev. No injuries or damages were reported.

;February 10

Palestinians fired a rocket into the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council, triggering sirens. After nightfall, a second rocket was launched into the same area. No injuries or damage were reported. Israel responded with an air strike on an underground rocket launcher in the central Gaza Strip.

;February 14

In the evening, Palestinian Militants launched two rockets into Israel. One landed in the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council, the other in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported.

March

In March, Palestinians launched 65 rockets and mortar shell, in 23 attacks.[http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Reports0314.aspx Monthly summary – March 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027113936/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Reports0314.aspx |date=2014-10-27 }}, Israel Security Agency

;March 1

In the night on Mount Hermon were heard loud blasts. The IDF checked the area and found the remains of two rockets near an IDF outpost. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite news |last=Zitun |first=Yoav |date=March 2014 |title=Remains of 2 rockets discovered on Mt. Hermon |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4493799,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;March 3

Mosaab Zaaneen, a 25-year-old militant from Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was killed in an Israeli air strike as he was attempting to launch rockets from Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces stated that the strike "was carried out in order to eliminate an imminent attack targeting civilian communities of southern Israel".{{cite web |last=Alouf |first=Rushdi Abu |date=3 March 2014 |title=Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian militant in Gaza Strip |url=https://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-israel-airstrike-gaza-strip-20140303,0,5378561.story#axzz2vlrnrN8S |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=Los Angeles Times}}

;March 5

Palestinians fired a rocket towards the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, triggering sirens in local communities. The projectile landed within the Gaza Strip. Later, after nightfall, a second rocket was fired at Sderot. No injuries or damage were reported in either attack.{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-hits-open-area-near-sderot/|title=Rocket hits open area near Sderot|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;March 11

After nightfall, Palestinians fired a rocket into the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council. The projectile landed in an open area, causing no injuries or damage.{{cite web |last=Lappin |first=Yaakov |date=11 March 2014 |title=Gaza rocket explodes in open area in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council |url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Gaza-rocket-explodes-in-Shaar-Hanegev-Regional-Council-no-injuries-345057 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Jerusalem Post}}

;March 12–14

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Militants fired at least 60 rockets at Israeli cities and towns, in the heaviest barrage since 2012. No direct injuries were reported, but a 57-year-old woman was lightly injured while taking cover in Sderot. At least eight rockets fell within communities, with one exploding near a gas station and another near a public library. Explosions rocked the cities of Sderot and Netivot, and sirens sounded as far away as Beersheba.{{cite news |last1=Tzuri |first1=Mattan |last2=Zitun |first2=Yoav |last3=Curiel |first3=Ilana |last4=Levy |first4=Elior |last5=Margalit |first5=Michal |last6=Somfalvi |first6=Attila |date=12 March 2014 |title=Southern Israel battered by dozens of Gaza rockets |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4498290,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite web |last=Sterman |first=Adiv |date=12 March 2014 |title=Gazans bombard southern Israel in massive rocket attack |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/gazans-pelt-southern-israel-with-massive-rocket-barrage/ |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=The Times of Israel}}

April

In April, There were 19 rockets and 5 mortar shell in 14 attacks towards Israel. These attacks caused property damage, but no deaths or injuries.[http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0414.aspx Monthly summary – April 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714200435/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0414.aspx |date=2014-07-14 }}, Israel Security Agency

;April 1

Residents heard massive detonations. Three rockets were fired at Eilat, which were intercepted by the Iron Dome.{{cite web |last1=Ohayon |first1=Meir |last2=Zeitun |first2=Yoav |date=April 2014 |title=Three Grad rockets fired at Eilat |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4505469,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=ynet}}

;April 3

The "Code Red" siren was heard 3 times in a row in the evening. No rocket landing were identified, therefore the rockets came down within Gaza.{{cite news |last=Zuri |first=Matan |date=3 April 2014 |title=Color Red sirens sounded in Sderot |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4506712,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;April 4

In the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council a rocket exploded in the open area, close to the border fence. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite news |last=Zuri |first=Matan |date=4 April 2014 |title=Rocket explodes in open area in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4506833,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;April 5

Militants in Gaza fired a rocket into Israel. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite web |last=Lappin |first=Yaakov |date=5 April 2014 |title=Gaza rocket hits open area in Ashkelon Coast Regional Council |url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Gaza-rocket-hits-open-area-in-Ashkelon-Coast-Regional-Council-347615 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Jerusalem Post}}

;April 6

In the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, near a kibbuz, was heard an explosion of a mortar shell. No red alert siren sounded before. No one was hurt, no damage reported.{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=6 April 2014 |title=Mortar shell explodes in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4507434,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;April 9

In the early afternoon a Color Red siren alerting residents of a rocket launch from Gaza has been sounded in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. The rocket came down within the Gaza strip.{{cite news |last1=Tzuri |first1=Matan |last2=Zitun |first2=Yoav |date=9 April 2014 |title=Rocket fired from Gaza falls inside Strip |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4508542,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

Later in the evening a mortar rocket hit a kibbutz in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council. It caused material damage, but no one was injured. No Red Siren sounded prior to the rockets landing.{{cite news |last=Zuri |first=Matan |date=9 April 2014 |title=Mortar hits Sha'ar Hanegev kibbutz |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4508709,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;April 13

Very early in the morning a mortar shell exploded close to the security fence in the open field, prior to a "red alert".{{cite news |last=Zitun |first=Yoav |date=12 April 2014 |title=Mortar shell explodes near Gaza security barrier |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4509604,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

In the late night two more mortars were launched targeting Israeli soldiers, operating at the security fence in the Southern Gaza area. No one got injured.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=455447807848366080 |date=13 April 2014 |title=Update: 2 mortars were fired at soldiers operating in the vicinity of the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip. No injuries or damage . |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044757/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/455447807848366080 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}}

;April 16

In the night, Militants launched several rockets at Southern Israel. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite tweet |author=Peter Lerner |user=LTCPeterLerner |number=456308699904999424 |date=16 April 2014 |title=Just confirmed: Overnight #Gaza terrorists launched rockets at southern #Israel no damage or injuries reported. |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314194148/https://twitter.com/LTCPeterLerner/status/456308699904999424 |archive-date=14 March 2021 |url-status=live}}

;April 21

Militants in Gaza fired seven rockets into Israel during the last day of the Passover holiday. The first three projectiles struck uninhabited areas in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council, activating "Code Red" sirens. No damage was reported in the attack. Another two rockets caused light damage in Sderot. Israel responded by striking three terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip.{{cite web |last=Keinon |first=Herb |date=21 April 2014 |title=IAF strikes terror sites in Gaza after rocket attacks |url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/IAF-bombs-terror-sites-in-Gaza-after-tense-morning-350010 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Jerusalem Post}}

;April 23

3 rockets were fired from Gaza at the Hof Ashkelon and Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Councils, after rocket alert sirens sounded. No injuries were reported.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=459004684691578880 |date=23 April 2014 |title=3 rockets were just fired from #Gaza at the Hof Ashkelon and Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Councils. One rocket hit the Erez Crossing compound |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044728/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/459004684691578880 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}}

;April 24

A mortar shell exploded near the fence in Southern Gaza.{{cite news |last=Zitun |first=Yoav |date=24 April 2014 |title=Mortar shell explodes near IDF force south of Gaza |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4512943,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}} Later in the day explosive device exploded near IDF force at the Northern Gaza border.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=459371301183164417 |date=24 April 2014 |title=NEWS: Explosive detonated along security fence near N. #Gaza in attempt to hurt #IDF soldiers. Earlier, 2 similar devices found near S. Gaza |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044721/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/459371301183164417 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} No injuries or damage were reported

May

Throughout May 4 rockets and 3 mortar shells were launched from Gaza in 5 attacks towards Israel.[http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0414.aspx Monthly summary – May 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714200435/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Report0414.aspx |date=2014-07-14 }}, Israel Security Agency

;May 1

A rocket hit an open area in Eshkol. No one were hurt and no damage was reported.{{cite news |last=Curiel |first=Ilana |date=May 2014 |title=Gaza rocket falls in open field in Eshkol |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4515624,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;May 21

Several mortar rounds were fired at IDF forces on the Gaza border. No injuries, damages in attack.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4522026,00.html|title=IDF troops respond to mortar fire and IED from Gaza|work=ynet|date=21 May 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;May 23

A rocket exploded in open field in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. No reports of damages or injuries.{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=23 May 2014 |title=Rocket explodes in open area in Negev; no injuries |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4523028,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

June

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Throughout June about 62 rockets and 3 mortar shells were launched from Gaza in about 17 attacks towards Israel. These attacks caused property damage, but no deaths. Four were injured as a result of fire started by a rocket launch.{{cite web|title=Monthly summary – June 2014|publisher=Israel Security Agency|url=http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Monthlysummary%E2%80%93June2014.aspx|access-date=2014-07-30|archive-date=2014-08-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808041207/http://www.shabak.gov.il/English/EnTerrorData/Reports/Pages/Monthlysummary%E2%80%93June2014.aspx|url-status=dead}}

;June 1

A rocket was fired early Sunday morning at the Eshkol region. The rocket landed in a field and no casualties were reported.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Rocket fired from Gaza falls in southern Israel |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-fired-from-gaza-falls-in-southern-israel/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Times of Israel |language=en-US}}

;June 11

A rocket fired from Gaza narrowly missed a main artery in southern Israel as it landed in a nearby dirt field without causing any injuries.{{cite web |last=Lazaroff |first=Tovah |date=11 June 2014 |title=After IAF kills Hamas operative, Netanyahu blames Abbas for Gaza rocket fire |url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/IAF-strikes-target-in-Gaza-Palestinians-report-casualty-356046 |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Jerusalem Post}}

;June 14

2 of 3 rockets fired from Gaza fell in the Hof Ashkelon regional council in the afternoon. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=477849673302962176 |date=14 June 2014 |title=UPDATE: 2 of the 3 rockets fired from #Gaza hit #Hof Ashkelon. No injuries |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044527/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/477849673302962176 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}}

;June 15

In Ashkelon a series of explosions were heard in the evening. 4 rockets were fired from Gaza, 2 of them were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Fragments of the rockets fell across the city. There were no reports of injuries or material damages.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4530742,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rockets launched towards Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=15 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan|last2=Zitun|first2=Yoav}}

;June 16

A rocket from Gaza landed in an open area in the Ashkelon area. No damage or injuries.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4531202,00.html|title=Rocket from Gaza strikes open field|work=ynet|date=16 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 18

2 rockets fired from Gaza hit into a Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council community and caused light damage to a structure.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4532020,00.html|title=IAF hit Gaza targets after rockets slam into southern Israel|work=ynet|date=18 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}}

;June 19

In the evening a rocket was fired from Gaza. It struck an open field near Sderot.{{cite news |last1=Tzuri |first1=Matan |last2=Zitun |first2=Yoav |date=19 June 2014 |title=Rocket explodes in open area in Sha'ar Hanegev; none injured |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4532470,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}} Later again a rocket was fired at the city of Ashkelon. It was successfully intercepted by Iron Dome.{{cite news |last=Zitun |first=Yoav |date=19 June 2014 |title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired at Israel |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4532520,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 20

A Color Red siren alerting residents of a rocket launch from Gaza has been sounded in the Hof Ashkelon area, but the rocket didn't make it outside of the Gaza strip.{{cite news |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |date=20 June 2014 |title=Rocket fired at Hof Ashkelon Regional Council falls inside Gaza |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4532618,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 21

Gaza Militants fired a rocket into direction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council in southern Israel. No injuries, but damage caused to a road in Hof Ashkelon. In the evening three rockets were fired at the Sdot Negev and Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Councils. All rockets exploded in the open area. No damages or injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4532884,00.html|title=Three Gaza rockets hit open areas in Sha'ar HaNegev|work=ynet|date=21 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan|last2=Curiel|first2=Ilana}}

;June 24

In the early evening Gaza Militants fired several rockets into Southern Israel. Two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome Missile Defense System, as the rockets would have hit inhabited areas. Targets have been Ashkelon and Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Gaza Rockets Send Thousands into Bomb Shelters: Week's Tally |date= 25 June 2014|url=https://www.jewishpress.com/blogs/idf-blog-blogs/gaza-rockets-send-thousands-into-bomb-shelters-weeks-tally/2014/06/25/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |language=en-US}} Again a rocket landed in the South, in the Sdot Negev Regional Council. There were light damage, but no injuries were reported.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4534185,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in Sdot Negev Regional Council|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 27

In the morning a mortar shell exploded near the border fence between Gaza and Israel. No one was hurt. A military vehicle operating in the area was lightly damaged.{{cite news |last=Zitun |first=Yoav |date=27 June 2014 |title=Explosive device detonates near Gaza Strip security fence; no injuries |work=ynet |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4535210,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014}} In the evening 6 rockets were launched from the Gaza strip. Sirens were heard in many areas to warn for incoming fire. 4 rockets fell in the open field. 2 were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system, as these rockets would have landed in populated areas of Ashekelon.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4535360,00.html|title=6 rockets fired from Gaza, Iron Dome downs 2 over Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=27 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 28

In the evening several rockets were fired from the Gaza strip. 2 rockets struck an industrial factory in Sderot, causing a fire. No one was hurt from any of the rockets, but the factory was burned to the ground. All other rockets exploded in the open area in Sdot Negev.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4535501,00.html|title=Gaza rocket hits Sderot factory, setting it ablaze|work=ynet|date=28 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Mattan}}

;June 29

4 rockets were fired from Gaza into the South of Israel in the evening. 2 were intercepted by the Iron Dome. 2 fell in open area near the border fence.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4535962,00.html|title=One dead, several wounded in Gaza border clashes|work=ynet|date=29 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

;June 30

The "Code Red" siren was heard all night. 16 rockets were launched from Gaza in the early morning hours. Most of the rockets landed in open areas of the Eshkol Regional Council region. Some went down in the Sedot Negev Regional Council community. One rocket caused light damage to a home. No people were thought to have been hurt.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536174,00.html|title=Hamas behind rocket barrage on Israel for first time since 2012|work=ynet|date=30 June 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Levy|first1=Elior}} In the late night Gaza militants fired a rocket at Israel. The rocket landed in the open field in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite web |last=Curiel |first=Ilana |date=30 June 2014 |title=Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Eshkol region |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536523,00.html |access-date=23 September 2014 |work=ynet}}

July

In July, the number of rocket attacks launched toward Israel from Gaza increased dramatically. Eighty rockets were fired by Hamas and its allies on 7 July. On the following day, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge.

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style="width:50pt;" rowspan="3"| Date

! colspan=7 | Rockets launched

! colspan=2 | Effect of Rockets

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! rowspan="2" | MortarsAfter 8 July, mortar numbers are not distinguished from rockets

!colspan=4| Impacts on Israel

!rowspan="2" |Impacts on Gaza

!rowspan="2"| Killed

!rowspan="2"| Injured{{cite web|title=Jerusalem Post blog|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/LIVE-BLOG-Israels-Operation-Protective-Edge-in-Gaza-361892|access-date=2014-07-30 }}

!rowspan="2"| Killed

!rowspan="2"| Injured{{cite web|title=Archive|publisher=Palestine News and Information Agency|url=http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=arch|access-date=2014-07-30}} Note that figures have been obtained by subtraction and Friday figures have been estimated

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In the morning 4 more rockets were fired. One fell in an open area in Sdot Negev. Another caused damage to several vehicles in the Eshkol Regional Council. A third rocket exploded in the area Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. No injuries were reported. The fourth rocket caused a fire near a packaging factory in Eshkol. Though it looked like the fire were turned off, it has spread. Firefighting planes and additional squads try to stop the flames. So far no injuries are reported.{{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536591,00.html |title=Fire in Sderot field caused by rocket hit spreads |work=Ynet News |date=July 1, 2014 | first=Matan |last=Tzur}} In the evening a salvo of mortar shells was launched at the Eshkol Regional Council area. No red alert in advance, but Explosions were heard. Security forces are inspecting the area. No reports of injuries or damages.July 1

  • 4 rockets (1 OA,3 UA): {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536528,00.html |title=IAF strikes 34 terror targets in Gaza overnight, army considering next move |publisher=Israel News | date=July 1, 2014 | first=Ilana | last=Curiel|newspaper=Ynetnews }}
  • 5 mortars (2 OA,3 G): {{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182403 |title=Gaza Mortar Salvo Fired During Funeral of Teens |first=Ari |last=Yashar |date=July 1, 2014}}

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  • 2 mortars (2 OA) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536917,00.html |title=Two mortar rounds exploded in southern Israel; no injuries reported |date=July 2, 2014 |first=Ilana |last=Curiel|newspaper=Ynetnews }}
  • 3 mortars (3 OA) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537171,00.html |title=Three mortar shells fired from Gaza land in Eshkol; none hurt |date=July 2, 2014 |first=Ilana |last=Curiel|newspaper=Ynetnews }}
  • 4 mortars (4 UA) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537222,00.html |title=Four mortar rounds fired towards Eshkol Regional Council; no injuries | first=Ilana |last=Curiel |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=2 July 2014}}
  • 2 rockets (1 OA, 1 I) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537271,00.html |title=Sirens blare in Ashkelon area; 1 rocket shot down by Iron Dome |author=Matan Tzuri and Yoav Zitun |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=July 2, 2014}}
  • 2 rockets (2 OA) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537287,00.html |title=Two rockets launched towards Eshkol Regional Council |date=July 2, 2014 | first=Ilana |last=Curiel |newspaper=Ynetnews }}
  • 8 rockets (7 OA, 1 I) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537288,00.html |title=Eight rockets fired from Gaza on Sdot Negev, Ofakim; 1 intercepted |first=Ilana |last=Curiel |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=July 2, 2014}}
  • 1 rocket (1 U) {{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537296,00.html |title=Rocket fired on Eshkol Regional Council; no injuries |first=Ilana |last=Curiel|newspaper=Ynetnews |date=2 July 2014 }}

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Shortly after midnight two mortar shells exploded in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council. No damage or injuries are reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4536917,00.html|title=Two mortar rounds exploded in southern Israel; no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} In the afternoon three mortar shells were fired at the same region. All exploded in open fields. No injuries or damage reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537171,00.html|title=Three mortar shells fired from Gaza land in Eshkol; none hurt|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Again four mortar shells were fired in the Eshkol Regional Council. No one was hurt and no damage reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537222,00.html|title=Four mortar rounds fired towards Eshkol Regional Council; no injuries|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}} In the evening code red alarm was heard in the Ashkelon area. One rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome Missile Defense System, one exploded in open field.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537271,00.html|title=Sirens blare in Ashkelon area; 1 rocket shot down by Iron Dome|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Red alert siren blared in the Eshkol and Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Councils.[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537280,00.html Code Red sounds in Eshkol, Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Councils], Ynet News 02-07-2014 Minutes after 2 rockets landed in open areas around.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537287,00.html|title=Two rockets launched towards Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}} Five rockets were launched on the Sdot Negev Regional Council, three were launched towards Ofakim. One was shot down by Iron Dome, the others hit open fields. No damage or injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537288,00.html|title=Eight rockets fired from Gaza on Sdot Negev, Ofakim; 1 intercepted|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}} A rocket was fired on Eshkol Regional Council. No damages, no injuries.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537296,00.html|title=Rocket fired on Eshkol Regional Council; no injuries|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}}

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3 July13Unknown{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537328,00.html|title=Code Red sirens blare in Sderot, Sha'ar HaNegev|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri |first1=Matan }}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537329,00.html|title=Rocket damages Sderot structure; no injuries|work=ynet|date=2 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri |first1=Matan }}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537370,00.html|title=Gaza rocket salvo hits Israel's south|work=ynet|date=3 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel |first1=Ilana |last2=Tzuri |first2=Matan }}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537744,00.html|title=Code Red siren sounded in Sderot, Eshkol|work=ynet|date=3 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan|last2=Curiel|first2=Ilana}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537726,00.html|title=Code Red sounded in Sderot and the Sha'ar HaNegev|work=ynet|date=3 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

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1 hour past midnight the color red siren is heard in Sderot and Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. One rocket exploded in Sderot. None was hurt, but structures got damaged. In the night and morning more than 10 rockets were fired at Southern Israel. Four of them hit homes in Sderot. One of them was a summer camp, but the rocket failed to explode, no one was injured. In the early afternoon a rocket from Gaza exploded near Sderot's industrial area. No injuries or damages were reported. Another one fell in an open area near Ofakim.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537617,00.html|title=Rocket hits near Ofakim, extending range of rockets fired at Israel Thursday|work=ynet|date=3 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Curiel|first1=Ilana}} Code Red sirens alerting residents of rocket launches from Gaza has been sounded in Sderot and the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council in the evening and later again in Sderot and the Eshkol Regional Council

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4 July214Unknown{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537850,00.html|title=Report: Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel expected within hours|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537893,00.html|title=Two Gaza mortars explode in Eshkol Regional Council; no injuries|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan|last2=Zitun|first2=Yoav}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537958,00.html|title=Code red siren blares in Eshkol; rocket fired at IDF forces hits open area|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537960,00.html|title=Iron Dome downs two rockets over Ofakim, mortars fired at Keren Shalom|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Zitun|first1=Yoav}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4537983,00.html|title=Rocket strikes in Eshkol near border fence; 15 rockets hit Israel since midnight|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538018,00.html|title=Gaza rocket lands in open area|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538026,00.html|title=5 Gaza rockets slam into open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538037,00.html|title=Code red sirens blare in Sderot marking 25th rocket on Friday|work=ynet|date=4 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

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This morning three rockets were fired at Sderot. Iron Dome intercepted one rocket, that would have hit the city. no injuries or damage were reported. Around noon two mortar shells fired from the Gaza Strip exploded near a community in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages were reported. In the afternoon a rocket from Gaza came down just on the Israeli side of the border fence, aimed at IDF forces. Not long afterwards two rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome, which would have hit Ofakim. Another one fell in the open field around. Several mortar rounds were also fired towards Keren Shalom, but only one fell in Israeli territory. A rocket was fired into the Eshkol Regional Council, it came down near the border fence. Another rocket fell in an open area. Five more rockets hit open fields in Eshkol. Another rocket hit Israel in the open area of Sderot. 25 rockets hit Israel today.

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5 July116Unknown{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538069,00.html|title=Rocket slams into open area in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=5 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538120,00.html|title=After a night of silence, IAF attacks three Gaza targets|work=ynet|date=5 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Ben-Zur|first1=Raanan}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538183,00.html|title=IDF chief: We'll respond with force if calm is not restored|work=ynet|date=5 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Siber|first1=Mati|last2=Zitun|first2=Yoav}}

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In the morning a rocket launched from Gaza exploded in the open field in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries were reported. In the afternoon a salvo of rockets and mortar shells was fired into Southern Israel. Two rockets and four mortar shells exploded in the Eshkol Regional Council, an IDF soldier got light injuries from shrapnel. A Color Red rocket alert sounded in Ofakim and the Merhavim Regional Council and shortly after a salvo of rockets was fired towards Ofakim, a city relatively distant from the Gaza Strip. One was intercepted by the Iron Dome, the others fell in open areas.

In the evening rockets continued raining down at Southern Israel. The Iron Dome intercepted three rockets over the Hof Asheklon Regional Council. Two mortar shells fell in the Eshkol Regional Council. Another rocket hit Sha'ar HaNegev. One rocket was fired at the Negev's capital Beesheba, which was intercepted by the Iron Dome. It was the first time since the 2012 Operation Pillar of Defense that the Negev's capital was targeted by Gaza militants.

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6 July30Unknown2{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538739,00.html|title=Gaza rockets continue to hit southern Israel|work=ynet|date=6 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan|last2=Zitun|first2=Yoav}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538426,00.html|title=Rocket explodes near Sha'ar HaNegev town; no injuries|work=ynet|date=6 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}}

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Around noon a rocket launched from Gaza exploded near a town in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. No injuries and damages were reported. In the morning two rockets were launched towards Sderot. They fell in open areas. Around noon more than three rockets hit open areas in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In the early afternoon at least four rockets hit a kibbutz in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported. Two rockets from Gaza landed in Eshkol. One of the rockets caused a small fire that was quickly extinguished. Two rocket hit the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council. In the afternoon and evening more than 25 rockets were fired from Gaza at Southern Israel.

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In the morning a rocket launched from Gaza exploded at a community in Eshkol Regional Council. A soldier got lightly wounded. Several vehicles were damaged. Another rocket exploded in an open area.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4538777,00.html|title=Two rockets explode in Eshkol Regional Council, soldier slightly wounded|work=ynet|date=7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}} Prior to a Code Red alert a rocket exploded in an open area of Beersheba, one of Israel's largest cities, 50 kilometers away from the Gaza Strip. No injuries were reported.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Rocket-explodes-in-open-area-outside-of-Beersheba-361739|title=Rocket explodes in open area outside of Beersheba|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} Around noon two rockets exploded in Southern Israel. One was intercepted over a local kibbutz by the Iron Dome, the second fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/One-rocket-intercepted-by-Iron-Dome-second-rocket-falls-in-open-area-361746|title=One rocket intercepted by Iron Dome, second rocket falls in open area|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} Two more rockets landed in open fields of the Eshkol Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/2-rockets-fired-from-Gaza-land-in-Eshkol-Regional-Council-area-361748|title= 2 rockets fired from Gaza land in Eshkol Regional Council area|date= 7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Additional rockets hit the Eshkol Region Council, adding up to 9.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486106289379217408 |date=7 July 2014 |title=UPDATE: In the past hour, 9 more #Gaza rockets hit Eshkol Regional Council |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044329/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486106289379217408 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} Several more times the Code Red alarm was heard in Eshkol and Sha'ar Hanegev regions. Since midnight 33 rockets and mortars hit Israel.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486137526504398848 |date=7 July 2014 |title=#UPDATE: 8 more rockets and mortars hit southern #Israel in the past 2 hours. 33 have hit Israel since midnight |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044329/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486137526504398848 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} In the evening Palestinians fired a barrage of 20–30 rockets at Southern Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Volley-of-some-20-Gaza-rockets-fired-at-southern-Israel-361809|title=Volley of some 20 Gaza rockets fired at southern Israel|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} In this attack the Iron Dome defense system intercepted seven rockets over Ashdod and five over Ntivot.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Iron-Dome-intercept-7-rockets-over-Ashdod-5-over-Netivot-361814|title=Iron Dome intercept 7 rockets over Ashdod, 5 over Netivot|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} The military wing of Hamas Iz al-Din al-Qassam has officially taken responsibility for the latest barrage of rocket fire. They claim that they had shot about 100 rockets within a few minutes at Southern Israel.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Hamas-claims-responsibility-for-latest-barrage-of-rockets-fired-at-Israel-361817|title=Hamas claims responsibility for latest barrage of rockets fired at Israel|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} Three more rockets exploded in open terrain near Sderot and Sha'ar HaNegev.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539299,00.html|title=3 rockets explode in open areas near Sderot and Sha'ar HaNegev|work=ynet|date=7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome downs a rocket over Sderot.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539304,00.html|title=Iron Dome shoots down rocket over Sderot|work=ynet|date=7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A Grade rocket exploded in a town next to Kiryat Malakhi causing damage.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539310,00.html|title=Grad rocket explodes next to Kiryat Malakhi causing damage|work=ynet|date=7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Today 80 rockets were launched by Palestinians from Gaza towards Israel.

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8 July1561172419{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486618361732685825 |date=8 July 2014 |title=117 rockets struck Israel in the past 24 hours & an additional 29 were intercepted by the Iron Dome |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044305/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486618361732685825 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}}

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157 rockets were fired from Gaza.[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/07/15/world/middleeast/toll-israel-gaza-conflict.html The Toll in Gaza and Israel, Day by Day], New York Times 21-07-2014 In the early hours a rocket exploded in an open area in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539366,00.html|title=Gaza rocket hits open area in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council|work=ynet|date=7 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}} A rocket fired from Gaza was intercepted by the Iron Dome over the Sderot region.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Iron-Dome-intercepts-Palestinian-rocket-near-Sderot-361854|title=Iron Dome intercepts Palestinian rocket near Sderot|date=8 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} After strong increasing rocketfire attacks in the preceding days from Gaza towards Israel's Southern communities, the IDF announced the start of a military operation "Protective Edge" to stop the attacks Israel's citizens face on a daily basis.{{cite web|url=http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/06/28/live-updates-gaza-terrorists-fire-rockets-israel|title=Hamas Terror: What Led to Operation Protective Edge?|access-date=23 September 2014|archive-date=4 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904081622/http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/06/28/live-updates-gaza-terrorists-fire-rockets-israel/|url-status=dead}} Rocket lands near empty house in a community in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, fire erupts nearby. Two additional rockets exploded in open areas between Ashdod and Ashkelon.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539492,00.html|title=Rocket lands near empty house in community in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, fire erupts nearby|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Tzuri|first1=Matan}} From the last 16 rockets, fired at Israel, 5 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome over Ashdod and Ashkelon.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486426586963394560 |date=8 July 2014 |title=Over the past hour, #Hamas terrorists fired at least 16 rockets at #Israel. #IronDome intercepted 5 of them over Ashdod and Ashkelon |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044318/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486426586963394560 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} A Rocket exploded in open area south of Ashdod.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539511,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area south to Ashdod|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Islamic Jihad, the second most prominent militant group in the Gaza Strip after Hamas, has taken responsibility for at least 60 of the rockets fired at Israel.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539520,00.html|title=Islamic Jihad takes responsibility for Gaza attacks: We've fired 60 rockets|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Levy|first1=Elior}} The Iron Dome intercepted a rocket over Ashkelon.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/LIVE-BLOG-Israels-Operation-Protective-Edge-in-Gaza-361892|title=Live-Blog|date=26 August 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} Three rockets exploded in open areas in Eshkol Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539613,00.html|title=Three rockets explodes in open areas in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Five more rockets exploded in open areas in Eshkol Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539652,00.html|title=Five rockets exploded in open areas in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Red Color alert sounded in Ashdod. Iron Dome most likely intercepted the rocket over the city.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539662,00.html|title='Red Color' alert sounds in Ashdod, Iron Dome intercepts rocket|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Over Beersheba one rocket was intercepted by Iron Dome. A second rocket exploded in an open area outside the city. The Iron Dome intercepted two rockets over the city of Ashkelon. Two more rockets landed in open fields in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages were reported. Code Red sirens were also heard over Sha'ar Hanegev and Ashkelon with a rocket exploding in an open area of Sdot HaNegev. The Iron Dome shot down a rocket over Ashkelon. An Iron Dome battery intercepted a rocket over Gedera. Code Red sounded in Tel Aviv for the first time since Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012. Iron Dome intercepted the rocket south of Tel Aviv. Islamic Jihad takes responsibility for firing rocket at Tel Aviv.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539872,00.html|title=Islamic Jihad takes responsibility for firing rocket at Tel Aviv|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Public bomb shelters are not only opened in Israel's South, but also in bigger cities in central Israel, like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Tel Aviv municipality now operating under emergency procedures.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539949,00.html|title=Tel Aviv municipality now operating under emergency procedures|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket intercepted by Iron Dome over Ashkelon.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/LIVE-BLOG-Israels-Operation-Protective-Edge-in-Gaza-361892|title=Live Blog|date=26 August 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}}

Again Code Red siren in Tel Aviv, Givatayim, Rishon LeZion.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539969,00.html|title=Code Red siren in Tel Aviv, Givatayim, Rishon LeZion|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Tel Aviv metropolitan area.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539978,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Tel Aviv metropolitan area|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Huge barrage of long-range rockets fired from the northern Gaza Strip.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4539981,00.html|title=Heavy barrage of long-range rockets fired from the northern Gaza Strip|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket sirens sounding all across Israel.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486586565548728320 |date=8 July 2014 |title=Rocket sirens sounding across central Israel. Updates to come #ItMustStop |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044308/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486586565548728320 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} including Jerusalem {{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486585281353498624 |date=8 July 2014 |title=BREAKING: Rocket sirens sounded in Jerusalem |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044309/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486585281353498624 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} and Tel Aviv.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486586061804433408 |date=8 July 2014 |title=BREAKING: Rocket sirens sound again in Tel Aviv |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044308/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486586061804433408 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} About 30 rockets fired at Israel in latest volley,{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540021,00.html|title=About 30 rockets fired at Israel in latest volley|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} at least 7 of them were long-range rockets.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540008,00.html|title=At least seven long-range rockets fired at Israel in recent minutes|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket hits house in Mateh Yehuda Regional Council in Jerusalem district; no injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540019,00.html|title=Rocket hits house in Mateh Yehuda Regional Council in Jerusalem district; no injuries|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} One rocket explodes in Jerusalem area; no injuries or damage.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540023,00.html|title=One rocket explodes in Jerusalem area; no injuries or damage|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The IDF confirms that a rocket fired from Gaza hit the city of Hadera, 100 km away from Gaza.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486613428258107392 |date=8 July 2014 |title=We can now confirm that a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit the city of Hadera, which is 100 km (62 miles) away from Gaza |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044306/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486613428258107392 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} The rocket that hit Hadera is an M-302 type rocket, similar to the ones found on board the Klos-c, a vessel on which was an Iranian shipment of advanced weaponry intended for militant organizations operating in the Gaza Strip the IDF intercepted on March 5. On board the Klos-C were forty M-302 rockets reaching up-to the range of 160 kilometers.{{cite web|url=http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/09/hamas-rockets-fired-at-major-israeli-cities|title=Overnight summary: Hamas Rockets Fired at Major Israeli Cities|access-date=23 September 2014|archive-date=14 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914143330/http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/09/hamas-rockets-fired-at-major-israeli-cities/|url-status=dead}}

The Iron Dome intercepted rockets over the City Rishon Lezion, which is close to Tel Aviv. Rocket exploded in open area near Pisgat Zeev in East Jerusalem.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540033,00.html|title=Rocket exploded in open area near Pisgat Zeev in East Jerusalem in latest salvo|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepts at least one rocket over Southern Tel Aviv.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540036,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts at least one rocket over southern Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket explodes near Nizanim junction in south; no injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540046,00.html|title=Rocket explodes near Nizanim junction in south; no injuries|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A grade rocket was located in Ashdod; no injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540062,00.html|title=Grad rocket located in Ashdod; no injuries|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} After a rocket exploded near Rishon LeZion a fire broke out. No injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540070,00.html|title=Fire breaks out near Rishon LeZion following explosion of rocket; no injuries|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} 117 rockets struck Israel in the past 24 hours & an additional 29 were intercepted by the Iron Dome.

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130 rockets were fired from Gaza. A rocket was fired at the Eshkol Regional Council shortly after midnight.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Rocket-fired-at-Eshkol-Regional-Council-362007|title=Rocket fired at Eshkol Regional Council|date=9 July 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome intercepted at least 2 rockets over Be'er Sheva.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540091,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts at least 2 rockets over Be'er Sheva|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Three rockets exploded in open areas around. No injuries.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540097,00.html|title=3 rockets landed in open areas of Be'er Sheva; no injuries|work=ynet|date=8 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014|last1=Siver|first1=Mati}} In the morning around 8.30am local time, rocket sirens sound in 20 different localities in Israel, so it was heard in Tel Aviv, Modi'in, Rishon Letzion, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Rehovot, the Eshkol regional council, and Sha'ar Hanegev. The Iron Dome intercepted five missiles over the Tel Aviv area. The Iron Dome intercepted 3 rockets over the city of Ashkelon.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486785510723960832 |date=9 July 2014 |title=About a half hour ago, the Iron Dome intercepted 3 rockets over the city of Ashkelon. |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044259/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486785510723960832 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} Since early hours of Wednesday morning 22 rockets exploded in the Negev and Hevel Lakhish (Part of the southern Shfela).{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540259,00.html|title=Since Wednesday morning 22 rockets hit Negev, Hevel Lakhish|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket barrage was fired at Eshkol Regional Council, two rockets exploded in open areas.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540338,00.html|title=Rocket barrage at Eshkol Regional Council, Two rockets explode in open areas|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome intercepted again 3 rockets over Ashdod.{{cite tweet |author=Israel Defense Forces |author-link=Israel Defense Forces |user=IDF |number=486798279833681921 |date=9 July 2014 |title=The Iron Dome just intercepted 3 rockets over Ashdod. A total of 8 rockets fired from Gaza have been intercepted since this morning. |language=en |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512044258/https://twitter.com/IDF/status/486798279833681921 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |url-status=live}} A rocket explosion caused a fire in Shaffir Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540353,00.html|title=Fire breaks in Shaffir Regional Council following a rocket explosion|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Two Rockets exploded in Eshkol Regional Council, no injuries reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540367,00.html|title=Rocket explode in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540388,00.html|title=Additional rocket explodes at open area in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Three rockets exploded in an open area in Kiryat Malachi and Be'er Tuvia. No injuries reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540384,00.html|title=Three rockets explode in open area in Kiryat Malachi, Be'er Tuvia|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A Rocket exploded in open terrain in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540402,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepted 3 rockets over Kiryat Gat.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540418,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Kiryat Gat|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540423,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts two additional rockets over Kiryat Gat|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepted rocket over Sderot.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540436,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Sderot|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Two rockets exploded in Hof Hacarmel Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540464,00.html|title=Two rockets explode in Hof Hacarmel Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket explosion caused a fire in a field near Sderot.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540470,00.html|title=Following rocket explosion in Sderot fire breaks out in field nearby|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Four rockets landed in Eshkol Regional Council, one of them started a fire, which was extinguished shortly after.

{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540492,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area in Eshkol Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540514,00.html|title=Three rockets land in Eshkol Regional Council; fire sparks|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket fired at Ashkelon was shot down by Iron Dome.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540519,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired at Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired at Mateh Yehuda Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540537,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired at Mateh Yehuda Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Sirens blared in Holon, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Tel Aviv. The Iron Dome intercepted a rocket over Tel Aviv.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540547,00.html|title=Siren in Holon, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion; Iron Dome blast heard in Tel Aviv region|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540551,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Six rockets fall in open areas in Eshkol; no injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540561,00.html|title=Six rockets fall in open areas in Eshkol; no injuries|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket fell in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council.[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540570,00.html Rocket falls in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council], Ynet News 09-07-2014 Three additional rockets exploded in Eshkol, one hits house, no injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540582,00.html|title=3 additional rockets explode in Eshkol, one hits house; no injuries|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Three rockets exploded in open fields in Merhavim Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540602,00.html|title=3 rockets fell in open areas in Merhavim Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket landed in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540603,00.html|title=Rocket falls in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} 2 mortar shells hit house and structure in community in Sha'ar HaNegev.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540620,00.html|title=2 mortar shells hit house and structure in community in Sha'ar HaNegev|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Ashkelon.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540632,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Sirens were heard in Dimona, which is the location of a nuclear reactor, and Yeruham for the first time since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge. Three rockets were launched. One was intercepted by the Iron Dome, two land in open areas. There was no indication that rockets damaged any part of the reactor.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540657,00.html|title=Sirens sound in Dimona, Yeruham|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepts rocket over the area of Rehovot.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540682,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Rehovot area|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Fire breaks out in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council following explosion of rocket in open area.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540690,00.html|title=Fire breaks out in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council following explosion of rocket in open area|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket exploded in open terrain in Yeruham, caused brush fire.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540694,00.html|title=Rocket falls in open area in Yeruham, causes brush fire|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome missile defense system has achieved a nearly 90% success rate since Monday night, an improvement over its performance during Operation Pillar of Defense in November 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.604039|title= Iron Dome racks up 90% success rate so far|date=9 July 2014|work=Haaretz.com|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket exploded in open area in Netivot.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540764,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area in Netivot|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Sirens sound in many different locations. Shortly after a salvo of 15 rockets were fired at Israel. All of them were either intercepted or fell in open areas.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540779,00.html|title=15 rockets fired at Israel in last minutes, all of which were either intercepted or fell in open areas|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Today over 100 rockets were launched from Gaza. 82 hit Israel, 21 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome.

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10 July197141123230{{cite web|url=http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas|title=Live Updates: 4 Rockets Fired at Jerusalem|access-date=23 September 2014|archive-date=27 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927055625/http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas/|url-status=dead}}

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197 rockets were fired from Gaza. Shortly after midnight two rockets are intercepted by the Iron Dome over Kiryat Malachi. 10 cows killed, caused by a rocket exploding in Be'er Tuvia Regional Council.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540797,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in Be'er Tuvia Regional Council; 10 cows killed|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome intercepted 3 rockets over Beersheba.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540803,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts 3 rockets over Beersheba|work=ynet|date=9 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Two more rockets were shot down by Iron Dome over Beesheba, one other landed in open area. No injuries were reported. A number of rockets aiming on Ashkelon were intercepted by Iron Dome. Four missiles were intercepted over Tel Aviv. The sirens were immedieately followed by explosions, most likely the sound of the rocket being intercepted. Large pieces of shrapnels fell on streets of Southern Tel Aviv. No injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540875,00.html|title=Rocket shrapnel falls on streets of southern Tel Aviv|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron intercepted two rockets in central Israel.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540867,00.html|title=Iron Dome downs 2 rockets in central Israel, Hamas claims responsibility|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket fired from Gaza exploded in open territory in the Merhavim Regional. No injuries were reported. Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540868,00.html|title=Rocket expodes in open area in Merhavim Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome intercepted a rocket above the community of Netivot.[http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710224318/http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas/ |date=2014-07-10 }}, IDF Blog 10-07-2014 Two fell in open areas nearby.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540911,00.html|title=Iron dome downs Gaza rocket over Netivot, 2 fall in open areas|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket fired from the Gaza fell in open territory in the Sdot Negev Regional Council causing a brush fire. No one was injured. Two mortar rounds from Gaza hit Eshkol. No injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540944,00.html|title=2 Gaza mortars strike Eshkol; no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket fell in the garden of a home in the Netivot area of southern Israel. A woman got lightly injured in the attack. Three rockets land in open territory in Sde Boker in the Negev after Code Red sirens had earlier gone off  in Dimona, Yeruham and Mitzpe Ramon. Around noon A code red siren sounded in the Greater Tel Aviv area. At least two audible explosions were heard following the alarm. Two rockets land in the Eshkol Regional Council area. No injuries or damage reported. Two rockets land in the Eshkol Regional Council area. No injuries or damage reported. A wheat field in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council caught fire as the result of a rocket. Rockets fired at Tel Aviv area landed in uninhabited region. No injuries or damage reported. A salvo of about 20 rockets were fired at central and southern Israel. The Iron Dome intercepted 8 of them above the Shfela area (Judean foothills).[http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720114319/http://www.idfblog.com/blog/2014/07/08/breaking-idf-commences-operation-protective-edge-against-hamas/ |date=2014-07-20 }}, IDF Blog 10-07-2014 Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv. A rocket fired at the Merhavim region of the South sparked a brush fire. Firefighters were on the scene. The Iron Dome intercepted three rockets over Beersheba. Iron Dome shot down a rocket over Sdot Negev Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541069,00.html|title=Iron Dome downs rocket over Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepted two rockets over Ashdod.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541082,00.html|title=Iron Dome downs two rockets over Ashdod|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket exploded in open area in Eshkol starting a fire.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541127,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area in Eshkol starting a fire|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} 3 mortars strike open area in Eshkol causing again fire.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541143,00.html|title=3 mortars strike open area in Eshkol starting fire|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepted a rocket over Ashkelon.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541149,00.html|title=Iron Dome downs rocket over Ashkelon|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket exploded just outside a town in Eshkol. No injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541172,00.html|title=Rocket explodes near Eshkol; no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket fell in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541186,00.html|title=Gaza rocket falls in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket exploded in Sderot area, caused damage to nearby vehicles.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541196,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in Sderot area, causes damage to nearby vehicles.|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket landed in a Ramle market injuring one man.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541200,00.html|title=Rocket lands in Ramle injuring man: Current condition unknown|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Four rockets fell in open area of Sdot Negev Regional Council.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541204,00.html|title=Gaza rocket falls in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541225,00.html|title=Two rockets explodes in open areas in Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541243,00.html|title=Rocket lands in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Nine rockets landed in Eshkol Regional Council, two of them landed in a community. There were no injuries reported, but a road has been damaged.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541260,00.html|title=Nine rockets fall in Eshkol Regional Council, two in a community, no injuries, road damaged|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket struck a home in the Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries were reported. In the early evening Tel Aviv residents reported about hearing two explosions, though no siren was heard. Later it is reported that the Iron Dome defense system intercepted a number of rockets at the greater Tel Aviv area. A volley of rockets targeted the Ashdod area. The Iron Dome made several interceptions. A number of rockets were fired at the area again minutes later. A home was struck. 2 soldiers got injured, one moderately, one lightly from Eshkol mortar. Rocket hit home in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, no injuries reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541269,00.html|title=Rocket hit home in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron dome intercepted two rockets over Jerusalem.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541285,00.html|title=Iron dome intercepts two rockets over Jerusalem|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} There were reports about loud explosions in Gush Dan.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541305,00.html|title=Reports of loud explosions in Gush Dan, no siren was sounded|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Iron Dome intercepted six rockets over Gush Dan.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541362,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts six rockets over Gush Dan|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Four people were injured following rocket fire on Be'er Sheva.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541343,00.html|title=Initial report: Four injured following rocket fire on Be'er Sheva|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rocket landed near gymnasium in Be'er Sheva, several people treated for anxiety.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541360,00.html|title=Rocket lands near gymnasium in Be'er Sheva, several people treated for anxiety|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A barrage of 20 long range rockets were fired at Negev.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541366,00.html|title=Barrage of 20 long range rockets fired at Negev in last few minutes|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Rockets land in Bedouin communities Lakia, Aroer; no injuries reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541387,00.html|title=Rockets land in Bedouin communities Lakia, Aroer; no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} The Iron Dome intercepted two rockets above Kiryat Malakhi.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541396,00.html|title=Iron Dome intercepts two rockets above Kiryat Malakhi|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} A rocket exploded in open area in Gan Yavne.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541403,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open area in Gan Yavne|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} In Ashdod a house got a direct hit. A fire broke out, nearby gas tanks exploded.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541417,00.html|title=Direct hit on a house in Ashdod in rocket barrage, fire erupts|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Also with a direct hit a vehicle were set on fire. No injuries were reported.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541424,00.html|title=Direct hit on Ashdod; vehicles set afire, no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}} Three rockets land in open area in Sdot Negev.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541446,00.html|title=Two rockets land in open area in Sdot Negev Regional Council, no injuries reported|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4541457,00.html|title=Rocket explodes in open space in Sdot Negev|work=ynet|date=10 July 2014|access-date=23 September 2014}}

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During the night at 4:02,{{cite news|url=http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4556306,00.html |title=ynet זוהה שיגור רקטה לעבר אשכול, נבדק אם הייתה נפילה - חדשות |newspaper=Ynet |date=8 August 2014 |publisher=Ynet.co.il |access-date=2014-08-10}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4556307,00.html |title=ynet צה"ל: ככל הנראה 2 רקטות התפוצצו בשטחים פתוחים באשכול - חדשות |date=8 August 2014 |publisher=Ynet.co.il |access-date=2014-08-10}} Palestinians have fired a rocket into the Eshkol Regional Council hours before the end of the ceasefire,{{cite web|url=http://www.news1.co.il/Archive/001-D-352367-00.html |title=חמאס מרחיב את טווח הירי: רקטות לבאר שבע |publisher=News1 |date=1995-07-10 |access-date=2014-08-10}} although Hamas officials have denied the accusations of a rocket being fired{{cite web|url=http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4556316,00.html |title=ynet חמאס: הטענות שירינו רקטות שקריות ונועדו לטרוף את הקלפים - חדשות |date=8 August 2014 |publisher=Ynet.co.il |access-date=2014-08-10}}

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168 rockets were launched toward Israel, the highest number since the starting of protective edge operation.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4560729,00.html |title= Gaza rocket fire hits new heights: 168 launched in one day |newspaper= Ynetnews |date= 20 August 2014 |publisher=ynetnews.com |access-date=2014-08-20|last1= Zitun |first1= Yoav }}

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;September 16

A mortar was fired from Gaza into an area near Eshkol and Sdot Negev. Hamas denied reaponsibility.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/First-rocket-fired-since-end-of-Operation-Protective-Edge-375521|title=First projectile fired from Gaza since end of Operation Protective Edge|date=16 September 2014 |access-date=23 September 2014}}

October

;October 31

A rocket was launched from Gaza into southern Israel without causing harm.{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/gaza-rocket-hits-southern-israel-causing-no-damage-or-injuries-army/ar-BBckBaA |title=Gaza rocket hits southern Israel causing no damage or injuries: army |publisher=Reuters |date=1 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106100445/http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/gaza-rocket-hits-southern-israel-causing-no-damage-or-injuries-army/ar-BBckBaA |archive-date=6 November 2014 }}

December

;December 19

A rocket from Gaza was fired into Israel, exploding in open territory near the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Gaza-rocket-lands-in-open-area-in-southern-Israel-no-injuries-385190|title=Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel, no injuries|publisher=Jerusalem Post|date=19 December 2014}} In response, the following day IDF struck a site belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza near Khan Yunis.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Report-IDF-strikes-Gaza-following-earlier-rocket-fire-385219|title=IDF aircraft strike Gaza following earlier rocket fire|publisher=Jerusalem Post|date=20 December 2014}} Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon reported that the target was a factory making cement that would be used to build tunnels.{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Yaalon-says-he-holds-Hamas-responsible-as-group-blames-Israel-for-breaking-cease-fire-385253|title=Netanyahu: We will not ignore even one rocket from Gaza|publisher=Jerusalem Post|date=20 December 2014}}

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