In response to the continued rocket fire into Israel from Hamas, the IDF has launched Operation Protective Edge. This is a report of the deadly weapons Hamas has in its possession that are responsible for the unbearable situation in Israel.
Hamas, the ruling entity of the Gaza Strip, is responsible for most of the attacks on Israeli population centers. Since Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012, the terrorist organization has increased the size and strength of its rocket arsenal. It currently possesses 6,000 rockets (10,000 among all terror groups in the Gaza Strip), including long-range rockets such as the M-302.
Here is a report from IDF intelligence on Hamas’ rocket arsenal:
Short range (15-20 km)
- Over 1,000 units of self-produced rockets (15 km)
- Over 2,500 units of smuggled rockets (15 km)
- Approx. 200 units of self-produced Grad rockets (20 km)
- Approx. 200 units of smuggled Grad rockets (20 km)
Medium range (up to 45 km)
- Approx. 200 units of self-produced improved Grad rockets (45 km)
- Approx. 1,000 units of smuggled improved Grad rockets (45 km)
- Medium-Long range (up to 80 km)
- Over 400 units of self-produced medium range rockets
- Several dozens of rockets (80 km)
Long range (100-200 km)
- Tens of long-range rockets (100-200 km)
In Total: Approximately 6,000 rockets
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