Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel

The streets of Ashkelon in southern Israel are quiet, but not totally empty after Hamas militants attacked the area over a month ago.

As thousands flee violence in southern Israel, some decide to stay put

Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of rockets have been fired at Israeli towns and cities by Hamas militants in Gaza. In the beginning of the war, many were directed at the city of Ashkelon. About 200,000 Israelis have fled to other parts of the country. But some residents have decided to stay put.

Boys carry their surfboards ashore on a Tel Aviv beach after their lesson was cancelled following a rocket from Gaza that was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system.

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