Israel preparing Ashkelon for post-disengagement rocket attacks

Aaron Lerner Date: 5
April 2005

Israel Television Channel Two News reported this evening that Israel is
preparing for the rocket attacks that are expected to hit Ashkelon after
Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip.

The radar system for tracking incoming rockets and loudspeaker system so
that the public can be warned to take cover a few seconds before the rockets
slam into the city are already being installed. In addition, the roofs of
school buildings are being reinforced.

It was not clear from the report as to what measures will protect the
strategic targets located in Ashkelon (tank farms, etc.).

It should be noted that the expectation of rocket attacks against Ashkelon
after the withdrawal was presented in the same tone as a report on
preparations for bad weather (inevitable).

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
(Mail POB 982 Kfar Sava)
Tel 972-9-7604719/Fax 972-3-7255730
INTERNET ADDRESS: imra@netvision.net.il
Website: http://www.imra.org.il