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Last update - 14:26 05/03/2008 Gov't places 120 fortified bus stops in rocket-plagued Sderot By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Sderot, Gaza, Qassam The Defense Ministry deployed 120 fortified bus stops in Sderot Wednesday, built to protect citizens from Qassam rocket fire. The decision to safeguard the bus stops was made by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, following his visit to Sderot last week. The bus stops, which are made of a think layer of cement, were placed all over the rocket-plagued city. "We have discovered that most of the injuries and fatalities involving Qassam rockets were caused by shrapnel wounds while the victims were out on the street," a Defense Ministry official said. Advertisement "These bus stops will protect not only people who are waiting for the bus but also those who are caught outside when the 'Color Red' alert goes off." The ministry is also examining the possible fortification of farmers' packing houses in the communities surrounding Ashkelon as well as bolstering the amount of security forces in the area. Related articles: Knesset panel: 'Protected areas' fail to safeguard Sderot residents Sderot residents petition court, demand state safeguard homes Sderot schools to open with no protection from rockets Bookmark to del.icio.us   UN hushes Human Rights Council observes moment of silence for Gaza 'martyrs.' Hitler's sign Document shows that British spies hired a flamboyant astrologer in World War II.   1.   WHEN are the Arabs going to protect their children? 15:06  |  PETER SM 05/03/08   2.   A S&W .44 Magnum? Chik Chak 17:56  |  Gideon Reader 05/03/08

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