Responding to news of an intense barrage of rockets fired on Israeli towns from the Gaza Strip, Senior Vice-President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews Sheila Gewolb said:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to communities in Israel in the range of the latest bombardment from terrorists in the Gaza Strip. We call on the international community to stand with Israel as it faces this menace and help return a state of calm along the border, so both communities can live in peace and security.”