Graphics show Hamas’ expanded rocket arsenal, which could alter the balance in conflicts with Israel

May 28, 2021

USA TODAY:


Much of the Israeli-Palestinian fighting in May was an air war, with Hamas firing long-range rockets at Israeli cities and Israel retaliating with airstrikes that targeted buildings in Gaza.

Rocket warfare between the two is not unusual. But there’s a difference now: Though Israel retains an overwhelming advantage, Hamas, the Islamist militant group in the Gaza, has more and better rockets, which may affect future conflicts.

From May 11 to the cease-fire on May 21, Hamas launched a significantly higher number of rockets into Israel, much more than in previous conflicts, according to Michael Armstrong, associate professor and missile warfare researcher at Brock University…



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