Tel Aviv - Israel's southern coastline was closed Tuesday, and police were on high alert, following the discovery of two barrels packed with explosives which washed ashore Monday. The two barrels were found near the resort city of Ashkelon, about 12 kilometers north of the Gaza Strip, and the port city of Ashdod, which lies approximately 30 kilometers north of the salient.
Security officials said the barrels were part of a carefully planned, coordinated attack originating from the Gaza Strip and targeting Israeli ships, ports and naval bases.
Police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld said the coast south of Ashdod was closed off and police and security forces were on the lookout for further floating bombs.
The two barrels discovered Monday, which were filled with 15 kilograms of explosives, were made safe by police.
Source: Earth Times.
Link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/307062,southern-israeli-coast-closed-off-after-floating-bombs-discovered.html.
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