Based on reports from residents to police, the two powerful explosions heard in the southern resort city of Eilat at about 22:00 on Wednesday night, the eve of 29 Menachem Av 5772, were Grad katyusha rockets. A search for the rockets was conducted but nothing was found. The search continues Thursday morning.

While the rocket attack remains �unconfirmed� at this time, security officials are quite certain the explosions were a rocket attack from Sinai and the rockets apparently landed without causing damage or injuries baruch Hashem.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)