Here’s a summary of statistics from the war the Israel Defense Forces released on Tuesday:
Operation Protective Edge 3,356 rockets fired at Israel 2,303 hit Israel
356 intended at IDF forces operating in Gaza
116 of which hit populated areas (3.45%)
578 were intercepted by Iron Dome
475 landed within the Gaza Strip
Prior to the operation, the IDF estimated the Gaza rockets arsenal at approximately10,000 rockets. 1/3 of which were fired at Israel, and an additional 1/3 was demolished by the IDF.
Geographic Breakdown
69.4% fired from the northern Gaza Strip
12.9% fired from the central Gaza Strip
17.3% fired from the southern Gaza Strip
597 rockets were launched from civilian facilities abused by terrorists (18%)
Approx. 260 launched from educational facilities (schools)
Approx. 127 launched from cemeteries
- 160 launched from religious sites
- 50 launched from hospitals
4,762 terror sites struck across the Gaza Strip:
1,678 rockets launching capabilities
977 command and control centers
237 militant wing government faculties
191 weapon storage and manufacturing facilities
144 training and militant compounds
1,535 additional terror sites
Eliminating Mission – Gaza tunnel network
32 Terror tunnels neutralized
14 crossed into Israel
2 tunnels had shafts located 300-500 Meters from Israel
750- 1,000 militants targeted
At least 253 Hamas operatives
At least 147 Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives
At least 65 operatives of various organizations
At least 603 operatives whose affiliation is unknown
In addition, 159 suspected terrorists have been questioned by Israeli security forces, 25of which are currently imprisoned.
Israeli Casualties
3 civilians killed
64 IDF soldiers killed in combat
83 Israeli civilians wounded
463 IDF soldiers wounded
1,856 trucks of Humanitarian aid supplied to Gaza, carrying 40,550 tons
1,491 trucks with 37,178 tons of foods
220 trucks with 1,694 humanitarian supplies
106 trucks with 1,029 tons of medical supplies
82,201 IDF Reserve Duty Personnel
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