TERROR DEATHS DOWN IN 2007

Dramatic Drop in Terror Fatalities in 2007 - Amos Harel (Ha'aretz)
13 Israelis were killed by Palestinians in 2007, down from 24 in 2006 and 50 in 2005, according to data released Monday by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). There was only one successful suicide bombing last year, down from six in 2006. Palestinians fired 1,263 rockets and 1,511 mortar shells at Israel in 2007, compared with 1,722 rockets and 55 mortars in 2006. Rocket attacks accounted for two fatalities, both in Sderot.

Israeli Air Attacks in Gaza More Precise, Fewer Innocents Hurt - Amos Harel
In December alone, at least 40 armed terrorists were killed in IDF air attacks. In all the attacks of recent weeks, only gunmen were hurt, as confirmed by Palestinians. The rate of civilians hurt in these attacks in 2007 was 2-3%. (Ha'aretz)