Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired twelve projectiles at Israeli towns throughout the day , reaching deep into the country . The Israeli cities of Beersheba , Ashdod and Kiryat Gat kept schools closed for the day , fearing additional attacks . The Ashkelon municipality held classes as usual , but the local Parents ' Committee urged residents to keep their children at home . EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton condemned the attacks as well as the recent Palestinian terrorist bombing in Jerusalem in " the strongest terms " , adding that " attacks on any civilians are completely unacceptable in any circumstance " . Details of some of the attacks : Israel responded during the day with airstrikes on Hamas buildings in the Gaza Strip
the recent Palestinian terrorist bombing in Jerusalem
2011 Jerusalem bus stop bombing
List of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel in 2011