These rockets were comparable to 200 pound bombs .. used for harassment .. and the militaristic Israeli disproportionate response led to a destructive invasion, overkill, and many deaths and environmental damage.
Do not allow the phraseologists ie "But, it's WAR!!" to deny a civilized restraint and cooler response to any similar attack. Israelis cannot continue that policy. Americans also used to ponder other responses during the Cold War.
This Katyusha, DEFUSED-UNARMED, sits nears its Army style Surplus Store in Riverdale Plaza on US Rte 5 in West Springfield, Ma. .. across from the Town & Country Liquor Store.