Israel Marks One Year Without Rocket Fire From Gaza

Israel has experienced a full year without any rocket attacks originating from the Gaza Strip, with the last such incident occurring on October 7, 2025. On that date, a rocket landed near greenhouses close to the community of Nativ Ha'asara, but it failed to detonate and became embedded in the sand.

The article provides a statistical overview of rocket fire into Israel from Gaza between 2001 and 2026. In 2026, there were no rockets fired. In 2025, 84 rockets were launched, with approximately 50 intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system, resulting in no fatalities and at least 17 injuries.

In contrast, previous years saw significantly higher numbers of rocket attacks. In 2024, around 700 rockets were fired, leading to four deaths and at least 19 injuries. The year 2023 recorded approximately 10,000 rockets, with over 2,400 intercepted, causing at least 22 fatalities and at least 110 injuries. The data also highlights other years with substantial rocket fire, such as 2014 (3,686 rockets), 2012 (2,078 rockets), and 2008 (approximately 1,490 rockets), all of which resulted in multiple casualties.

The statistics indicate that while rocket fire has varied significantly year by year, the past year marks a notable period of calm. The data includes figures for rockets fired, those intercepted by the Iron Dome, fatalities, and injuries, with a distinction made between rocket-only attacks and overall casualties from rocket and mortar fire.