COMING SOON: BIGGER ROCKETS FROM GAZA

Gaza Terror Group Said to Have Rocket That Could Hit Ashkelon (Ha'aretz)
The Popular Resistance Committees militant network says it has developed a rocket capable of striking targets 15 kilometers away - able to hit the Israeli city of Ashkelon, Army Radio reported Wednesday. The PRC is believed responsible for the October 2003 bombing of a U.S. diplomatic convoy in Gaza which killed three security guards and severely wounded a diplomat.

THIS IS IRONIC: Increased Concern over Rocket Attack on Sharon's Farm - Amir Rappaport (Maariv-Hebrew)
In the wake of the Gaza withdrawal, concern is increasing that more of southern Israel will fall within range of Palestinian rockets, including Prime Minister Sharon's farm east of Sderot.  Defensive preparations against Kassam rockets were recently made at Sharon's home by the Shin Bet security service, which is responsible for protecting Israel's leaders.  Defense officials fear that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will allow Hamas to bring its rocket launchers right up to the security fence to enable them to reach more distant targets within Israel.