Sderot

Sderot elementary school students remember Israel's fallen
At Madaim Alon Elementary School, principal Leora Fima stands before her students, marking the beginning of Memorial Day for Israel’s fallen service held at the school Tuesday morning.
The 160 students, from first grade to sixth grade, sit quietly in the school hall-- one of the last areas of the school that remains unprotected by rocket attacks.

When Principal Fima tells the students that the siren will go off soon in remembrance of Israel’s fallen, a first grader in the crowd asks if she means the Tzeva Adom siren. “No, a different siren,” responds Principal Fima. Read more

April Recap: Palestinian terror activities continue in Gaza Strip
Color Red Siren Sounds in Sderot on Israel's Remembrance Day for Fallen of Israel's WarsWhile those living outside of Sderot may be under the impression that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is going well, Sderot and western Negev residents continued to experience rocket fire during the recent Passover holiday and Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers earlier this week.

On Tuesday afternoon, April 28, the Tzeva Adom or Color Red siren blared throughout Sderot, sending residents racing to shelters.

On Wednesday April 16, a Qassam rocket slammed into the western Negev, with another rocket Read more