Asdoth is hit by Grad Rockets, as Israeli sirens were sounded in Ashkelon and Ashdod as well. Over 20 people have been killed and more than 160 others injured in the new wave of Israeli attacks since November 14.
Israeli bound Grad rocket has a direct hit on a mini-market in the Ashdod. Operation Pillar of Defense is an IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, officially launched with the killing of Ahmed Jabari, chief of the Gaza military wing of Hamas.
Orthodox Jews perform the Kapparot ritual in the city of Asdoth. Kapparot involves whirling a chicken above one's head while reciting a prayer. The belief is that an individual's sins will be transferred to the chicken.
Grad strike residential area of Ashdod. Operation Pillar of Defense is an IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, officially launched on 14 November 2012 with the killing of Ahmed Jabari, chief of the Gaza military wing of Hamas.
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