The Aksa Martyr's Brigades in the Gaza Strip announced that it has developed a new rocket called 'Yasser 1' capable of reaching the Israeli city of Ashkelon, Army Radio reported Sunday. The group, which is affiliated with Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, made the announcement during a rally organized by Fatah members in Gaza city in memory of the late Palestinian Authority chairman who died early Thursday. The group described the new rocket as an improved version of the Kassam with a record firing range of 15 km.
What a fitting tribute... |