Quick Facts
January 08, 2009
Quick facts for Wed., Jan. 7
Excellent footage of Hamas firing from heavily populated areas -
Footage released this evening shows rockets being launched from various populated areas, including a mosque. Also note the very large secondary explosions which indicate the presence of a large amount of weapons and ammunition present at the site. Watch the video on YouTube
Humanitarian Aid -
• The IDF refrained from firing throughout Gaza City for a 3 hour period (from 1 to 4 pm) so aid organizations could distribute supplies and civilians could stock up essential items. Such lulls will continue in the coming days.
• 80 truckloads of medical supplies and food were transferred into the Gaza Strip
• 500,000 liters of diesel and 60,000 liters of regular fuel were transferred to Gaza today