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Sderot

British

/ ˌsdeɪˈrəʊt /

noun

a city in the W Negev in S Israel, close to the border with Gaza; a target for sustained rocket attack by Hamas since 2001. Population: 19 800 (2006 est)

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She and her husband moved four months ago to the city of Sderot — a 20-minute drive away — so as to be near their daughter’s memorial.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

That group held a separate conference in Sderot on Monday on their efforts to bring the hostages home.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

AP’s camera in Sderot was operated 24 hours a day and was also attended by staff members.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Mr. Frantzman reported from the Israeli city of Sderot.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

The group found their way to a public bomb shelter near Sderot and hid.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

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