Despite the Hamas-declared ceasefire, rocket attacks into southern Israel continue. Many Israelis continue to call on the government to order a serious military operation to bring a halt to the new reality, constant rocket attacks against southern civilian population centers. The Political-Security Cabinet on Sunday announced a major ground forces incursion would not be ordered at this time, but added Israel will respond to any and all rocket attacks and �acts of aggression�.

On Monday night the cabinet met for four hours, deciding the best policy at present is restraint while remaining vigilant, accepting the prime minister�s opinion that at present, Israel lacks the support of the international community for a major ground forces incursion into Gaza.

Following is a timeline beginning on Monday evening:

19:33 � 4 rockets land in an open area in the Gaza border area. No injuries were reported. Earlier in the evening, the head of the army�s Homefront Command ordered southern areas to step down from the high alert status and return to normal daily routines.

20:45 � Rockets land in a Yishuv located in the Gaza border area, resulting in a large brushfire. Ashkelon area firefighters responded. No injuries were reported.

21:44 � Rocket launch detected. No injuries reported�

23:49 � Rockets launched into southern Israel landed in an open area. No injuries were reported.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)