2 Katyushas fired from Lebanon at western Galilee

Fragments of two 107-mm Katyusha rockets fired toward Israel from south Lebanon overnight found in western Galilee region. No injuries or damage were reported. Unknown Islamic organization claims responsibility for attack

Ahiya Raved
Published: 01.08.08, 09:56 / Israel News

The fragments of two Katyusha rockets fired toward Israel from south Lebanon overnight Tuesday were found in the western Galilee region. No injuries or damage were reported.

Galilee district police stated that “a pair of 107-mm rockets made landfall. One landed near a community center in Shlomi, the other on the highway leading from Shlomi to Rosh Hanikra. The bomb squad has examined the fragments, and is still continuing its investigation and sweeping the area.”

The IDF said it did not identify the launching of the rockets, perhaps due to the weather conditions.

Shlomi Municipality head Gabi Na'aman told Ynet "as far as we know, two Katyusha rockets were fired overnight. One landed in the yard of a home, and some fragments were found in the balcony as well." He stated that no one reported the rocket attacks because people probably mistook the blasts for thunder.

Look for the violence to ratchet up in the Middle East with the visit of President Bush.

Once again I can only wish him failure.