WJC expresses solidarity with Israel as it responds to rocket fire from Gaza

WJC News Update – WJC expresses solidarity with Israel as it responds to rocket fire from Gaza

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 09 July 2014

Israel hits Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders in Gaza after rockets reach Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Israel’s operations against terrorists in Gaza entered its second day Wednesday after terrorist groups fired over 150 rockets into Israel, reaching farther into the country than ever before.

WJC expresses solidarity with Israel as it responds to rockets from Gaza

The World Jewish Congress voiced full support for Israel as it widened ‘Operation Protective Edge’ in response to hundreds of rockets fired at Israel by the Hamas regime in Gaza, including at least one rocket reportedly aimed at Tel Aviv.

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Prosor to UN heads: Israel will no longer tolerate Hamas aggression – Jerusalem Post

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