Sunday morning, Hamas officials pleaded with Israel for a two-hour “humanitarian” ceasefire. Israel agreed, and announced a lull in hostilities from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Shortly before the end of the “ceasefire,” Red Cross officials asked Israel to extend the quiet period for an additional hour. Israel agreed.
During the rest period, the following rocket attacks at Israeli civilians were been recorded:
1:40 Shaar Hanegev
1:14 Eshkol Region
1:13 Shaar Hanegev
1:12 – Ashkelon
2:20 Eshkol Region, Ashkelon
2:20 – Eshkol Regional Council
3:14 – Eshkol Regional Council