There was a significant increase in rocket and mortar attacks in 2008 compared to 2007, with more than 2,000 such attacks reported before a ceasefire in June 2008.

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There was a significant increase in rocket and mortar attacks in 2008 compared to 2007, with more than 2,000 such attacks reported before a ceasefire in June 2008.

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Hamas rocket attacks from the Gaza strip
A series of rocket and mortar attacks launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, primarily by Hamas and other Palestinian militant factions.

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List of Palestinian Rocket Attacks on Israel in 2008