December 2008 Blog Posts (2)

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Casualties in Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon



Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon Underground

Lea Malul at Barzilai on Sunday, December 28th reported to Tamar Boussi, president of Portland Ashkelon Sister City Association, and she explained their situation--they have had around 10-12 casualities nearly everyday and are swamped. The article below explains some of their preparation.



Fear of Rockets Sends Israeli Hospital Underground by Aron… Continue

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Missiles and Mortars Reach Ashkelon Area



Ashkelon, Portland's Sister City Today

Ashkelon, Portland, Oregon's sister city, home to 120,000 Israelis, has also been hit with missiles and mortars from the Gazan terrorists during the past six months of "cease-fire" that never really ceased.



The IDF told the citizens there to stay out of the open as the terrorists are continuing their barrage on Israel. Rockets continued to land near Ashkelon… Continue