Hamas rocket hits Ashdod fuel station. Eight injured

A heavy barrage was directed from Gaza early Friday against Rishon Lezion, Rehovot and Ashdod, where a gas station was struck directly, injuring eight people, one seriously. They were all hospitalized. Several cars at the scene were badly damaged.  Firefighters moving fast prevented a major fire and explosion. Hamas shot 40 rockets into Israel by 10 a.m.