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This is a detailed list of Palestinian rocket and mortar attacks on Israel in 2018. 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 August 2014, Operation Protective Edge was ended after 4,594 rockets and mortars launched toward Israel. From the end of the operation came into force an unofficial cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

January

January 1

Around 9pm, two rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel. One fell short in Gaza, The other in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council.[1]

January 3

Between 2pm and 9pm, four rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel. They all both landed in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council.[2]

February

February 2

At exactly 12am, one rocket was fired from Gaza at Israel. The IDF did not confirm if it landed within Israeli territory.[3]

Around 9pm, one rocket was fired from Gaza at Israel. It landed in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council.[4]

February 17

Around 9pm, Multiple rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel. One landed on a house in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council.[5]

February 18

Around 10pm, one rocket was fired from Gaza at Israel. It landed in an open area in the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council.[6]

May

May 29

On May 29, there were 70 rockets and mortars fired at Israel.[7][8][9]

June

June 3

On June 3, 3 rockets were fired into southern Israel from Gaza the rockets were intercepted by Iron Dome.[10]

June 18

On June 18, 3 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza.[11]

June 20

On June 20, 45 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza.[12]

June 27

On June 27, 13 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza. 3 were intercepted by Iron Dome.[13]

July

July 14

On July 14, 174 rockets or mortar shells were fired into Israel from Gaza. 30 were intercepted by Iron Dome.[14]

August

August 8

On August 8, 8 rockets were fired at Israel, 2 were intercepted, 4 impacted open areas, and 2 landed in Sderot causing damage and 2 injuries.[15]

November

November 11

On November 11, 17 rockets were fired at Israel, of which 3 were intercepted.[16]

November 12

On November 12, a mortar fired from Gaza hit an Israeli bus,[16] critically wounding a 19-year-old man.[17]

References

  1. ^ "ROCKET FIRED FROM GAZA INTO SOUTHERN ISRAEL, NO CASUALTIES REPORTED". The Jerusalem Post. 1 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  2. ^ "FOUR ROCKET ATTACKS WITHIN HOURS RAISE RISK OF GAZA FLARE UP". The Jerusalem Post. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  3. ^ "Rocket shot from Gaza at Israel, army investigating". Times of Israel. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  4. ^ "ISRAEL STRIKES HAMAS TARGETS FOLLOWING ROCKET FIRE". The Jerusalem Post. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  5. ^ "Rocket fired from Gaza hits house in southern Israel — report". Times of Israel. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  6. ^ "Rocket Launched at Israel From Gaza Explodes in Open Territory". Haaretz. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  7. ^ Eglash, Ruth; Balousha, Hazem (2018-05-29). "Tensions rise as Gaza militants fire more than 70 mortars, rockets into Israel". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  8. ^ "Gaza Militants Barrage Israel With Mortars and Rockets". The New York Times. 2018-05-29. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  9. ^ "70 rockets fired at Israel today". Israel National News. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  10. ^ "Iron Dome intercepts 3 incoming projectiles as IDF strikes Gaza". Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  11. ^ "Rockets fired toward Israel from Gaza Strip, IDF strikes terrorist targets". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  12. ^ "45 rockets, mortars fired toward Israel; IDF retaliates with 25 airstrike". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  13. ^ "At least 13 rockets launched from Gaza after army strikes Hamas cell's car". Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  14. ^ "IDF: Over 174 mortar shells, rockets fired at Israel on Saturday". Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  15. ^ "Two hurt as rockets fired from Gaza slam into Sderot". Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  16. ^ a b "Eight killed in covert Israel Gaza op". BBC News. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  17. ^ "The Latest: Israeli strikes kill 2 after Gaza rocket attack". AP NEWS. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
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