Peretz for rocket alerts in Ashkelon, Olmert against
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Defense Minister Amir Peretz called for the immediate establishment of a 'Color Red' alert system in Ashkelon that would be similar to the one operated in Sderot, activating sirens when rockets launched from Gaza are identified as heading in the direction of the city.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert objects to the plan, officials in the PM's office said during a meeting regarding the security arrangements for Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities near Gaza. (Ronny Sofer)
