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Iranian rockets now based in Gaza have a range of 60km, up from a previous high of 40km. Major General Amos Yadlin has informed the Israeli parliament that a longer-range Iranian missile was recently tested in Gaza. The increased range would put Tel Aviv within striking distance from the Gaza Strip.