i also remember israel getting hit pretty often with scuds.
although they were largely ineffective, i seem to remember at least some deaths.
at the time, israel did not respond directly, ostensibly to keep from fracturing the coalition.
although they were largely ineffective, i seem to remember at least some deaths.
at the time, israel did not respond directly, ostensibly to keep from fracturing the coalition.
The United States, along with Jordan, pressured Israel to exercise restraint and avoid a military response to the Iraqi provocations, according to the Center for Israel Education. The US deployed Patriot anti-missile batteries to Israel to help counter the threat, notes the Center for Israel Education.