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| November 13, 2012
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IAF Hits Gaza Terror Sites – Three Targets Destroyed

IAF aircraft strike weapons storage site in central Gaza and two rocket launching sites in northern Gaza

By Elad Benari

 

IAF aircraft conducted several airstrikes in Gaza on Monday night, targeting at least three targets.

According to a statement by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the aircraft struck two rocket launching sites in northern Gaza and a weapons storage site in central Gaza. The attack, noted the statement, is a response to the continued rocket fire by Gazan terrorists into Israeli territory.

Direct hits were identified and all Israeli aircraft returned safely to their bases.

“The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers and will continue to operate against anyone who uses terror against the State of Israel,” said the IDF statement, laying the blame for any Gaza terrorist attacks on its Hamas rulers. Continue Reading »

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| November 11, 2012
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Planting Trees for Shields in Gaza Area to Protect Vehicles

 

To counter anti-tank missiles acquired by Gaza terrorist the IDF is working to plants trees to block terrorist cells’ views & update defense systems.

By Yoav Zitun

The IDF has received a painful reminder of the growing threat posed by advanced rocket launchers in the hands of Gaza terror groups in the wake of Saturday’s border attack which saw four IDF soldiers injured by an anti-tank missile fired from Gaza.

The majority of the rockets, which have reached the hands of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, were smuggled in from Iran, and have a range of up to 5 kilometers, putting large parts of Route 232 (the main road surrounding the Gaza perimeter) at risk. Continue Reading »

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| November 10, 2012
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Residents in South ordered to stay near shelters as 9 rockets fired into Israel

IDF on alert as southern residents brace for yet another round of escalation as Gaza’s terror groups shell area

By Ilana Curiel, Neri Brenner

 

The defense establishment is gearing for yet another round of escalation vis-à-vis Gaza’s terror groups following Saturday’s border incident, which left four soldiers wounded from terrorist fire.

Rockets fired from Gaza Photo: AFP

Rockets fired from civilian center in Gaza – Photo: AFP

Two soldiers sustained serious injuries and two others were moderately injured when an IDF vehicle sustained a direct hit by an anti-tank missile.

IDF tanks fired at terror targets in Gaza Strip following the attack. Gaza medical sources said that four people were killed and 20 others were injured. Continue Reading »

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| November 10, 2012
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Gaza Fires Two Rockets that Explode in Eshkol Region

2 Kassam rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists fall in open fields in the Eshkol Regional Council.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

Two Kassam rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists exploded in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council on Friday afternoon.

The rockets did not cause any physical injuries or damage. The rockets were fired despite an Egyptian-brokered “ceasefire” that was supposed to have gone effect in late October, after Gaza-based terrorists fired more than 80 rockets at southern Israel within a period of 24 hours.

Similar “ceasefires” have been announced by Hamas rulers after previous rounds of escalation, but the Gaza-based terrorist groups always take advantage of these “ceasefires” to periodically send a reminder to Israelis that they have the ability to fire rockets. Continue Reading »

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| October 29, 2012
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Rocket Barrage from Gaza Batters Israel

Terrorists from Gaza fired a barrage of 16 rockets at southern Israel during the night.
No physical injuries or damages.

By Elad Benari

 

Gaza-based terrorists fired a barrage of 16 rockets at southern Israel on Sunday night.

The rockets exploded in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council, miraculously causing no physical injuries or property damage.

Following the attacks, residents of the communities located near Gaza were asked on Monday morning to remain within 15 seconds from a protected space. However, it is expected that schools in the region will remain open.

Rocket attacks on southern Israel are ongoing, but an escalation in attacks was recorded this week. Continue Reading »

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| October 28, 2012
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Israel’s Cabinet to Push for Negav Fortification Plan

Escalation in south prompts gov’t to move up vote on PM Netanyahu’s defense plan despite no approval of State budget

By Yoav Zitun

 

The government is set to vote on the southern communities’ fortification plan despite the fact that the 2013 State budget has yet to be approved, Ynet leaned Sunday.

Qassam rocket – Photo: Eliad Levy

The plan, promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will see to the defense of 1,700 homes and institutions located 4.5-7 kilometers from Gaza Strip. It is estimated at NIS 270 million ($69.7 million).

Israel’s southern communities suffered heavy rocket fire last week, as over 75 projectiles were fired at the area on Wednesday alone. Continue Reading »

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| October 25, 2012
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Ceasefire Begins with False-Start: Mortar Fired into Southern Israel

Just hours after a cease fire by Gaza terror groups was supposed to come into effect, a mortar shell fell in southern Israel.

By David Lev

 

A mortar shell fell in an area of the Eshkol Regional Council Thursday morning, hours after a cease fire by Gaza terror groups was supposed to come into effect. Southern Israel remained on high alert Thursday after some 80 rockets were fired on Wednesday, with residents spending the night in bomb shelters.

The rocket fell in an open area. No injuries or damage were reported.

Schools were open in the western Negev Thursday morning, although residents were told to remain on alert and in the proximity of protected areas and bomb shelters, just in case. Continue Reading »

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| October 17, 2012
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IAF Retaliates in Gaza After Rocket Barrage on Sderot

Israel Air Force strike terror activity center in northern Gaza after terrorists fire on Sderot.

By Elad Benari

 

IAF aircraft struck a terror activity center in northern Gaza on Tuesday night, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced.

According to the statement, direct hits at the target were detected. All Israeli aircraft safely returned to their bases.

The attack came in response the constant rocket attacks into Israeli territory.

“The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers and will continue to operate against anyone who carries out terror attacks against Israel,” said the IDF statement.

Several hours before the air strike, terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza fired a barrage of at least seven rockets at the city of Sderot and the nearby area. Continue Reading »

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| October 17, 2012
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Gaza Terrorists Shoot Anti-Aircraft at IAF & Fire Qassams at Civilians

 

As rockets & mortar are shot at civilians, Gaza Arab terrorists debut new weaponry at Israeli aircraft.

By Scott Krane

 

A Qassam rocket attack by Gaza Arab terrorists on southern Israel prompted a “red alert” Tuesday evening, Channel 2 reported. The alarm was sounded after terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired an anti-aircraft missile at an Israeli aircraft. Officials said terrorists fired a Strela shoulder-fired missile at an IDF helicopter, however, missed the target.

IAF Apache (Saraph) Photo: IAF facebook page

In the last few weeks, more than 60 rockets and mortar shells have been fired at Israeli towns in the western Negev. Continue Reading »

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| October 15, 2012
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5 killed as IAF strikes Gaza Strip 3rd time in 24 hours

Israel Air Force hits rocket-launching terror cell in Gaza, killing 2, wounding 2

PRC: “Occupation” to bear consequences for crimes.

 

The IAF a rocket-launching cell in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday evening soon after it fired projectiles at an Israeli farming district, the IDF said.

Israel Air Force AH-64 Apache (Saraph) – Photo: IAF facebook page

Palestinian medical sources said the air strike killed two men and wounded two others.

Israeli strikes killed a total of five global jihad members over the past 24 hours.

“The terrorist cell which fired rockets into Israel a short while ago was targeted,” the IDF Spokesman’s Office said, confirming the strike.

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| October 13, 2012
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At Least One Killed as IAF Struck Gaza Targets

Israel jets hit 3 targets early Saturday morning in retaliation for missile on Netivot.

Again, the IAF struck at night.

By Gil Ronen

 

IAF jets struck three terrorist targets in northern and central Gaza Saturday morning in retaliation for a Grad missile attack on the Israeli town of Netivot Friday night. The IDF Spokesman’s Unit said that accurate hits on target were identified.

IAF strikes weapons facility (file)

IAF strikes weapons facility – IDF Spokesperson

On Saturday evening, AFP reported that one person was killed, in what seems to be a separate IAF strike. The IDF issued a statement saying that members of the Shura Council / Global Jihad were eliminated but did not specify how many had been killed or give further details. Continue Reading »

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| October 12, 2012
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Terrorist Grad Missile Hits Home in Netivot

2 more Grad missiles fired by Gaza terrorists disrupt the calm of the Sabbath in Netivot, where a woman was treated for shock.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

The calm of the Sabbath was disrupted on Friday evening as two Grad missiles fired by Gaza-based terrorists exploded in the city of Netivot, Channel 2 News reported.

At around 7:30 p.m., residents of the city, some of whom were in the midst of their Shabbat dinner, heard the “red alert” siren. Shortly afterwards the two missiles exploded, one of them exploding in the yard of a home.

There were no physical injuries or damages, but one woman suffered shock and was treated by paramedics. Continue Reading »

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| October 12, 2012
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Israel’s UN envoy demands UNSC censure of Gaza fire

Amb. Ron Prosor sent to UN chief & Security Council a letter protesting their disregard of Hamas rocket fire on Israel’s civilian communities.

By Yitzhak Benhorin

 

WASHINGTON – Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Ron Prosor sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the president of the Security Council Thursday, over their failure to condemn Gaza’s rocket fire on Israel.

The Security Council – Photo: AP

Prosor pointed out that while the UN was quick to condemn similar fire by Syria, it

“Over the past three days, terrorists fired 37 more rockets into Israeli communities. The Hamas campaign of terror continues to strike our homes, schools, and hospitals. Continue Reading »

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| October 8, 2012
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IDF response to Hamas rocket fire & hits Gaza targets

The IDF retaliated to a barrage of rockets on southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists.

Palestinians claim 16 civilians injured by IDF strikes since Sunday.

 

The Israel Defense Forces struck a number of sites in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including one located in a mosque, in response to continued rocket and mortar fire by Hamas and Islamic Jihad toward southern Israel throughout the morning.

Maj. Gen. Tal Russo and Eshkol Regional Council head Haim Yalin.


GOC Southern Command Maj. Gen. Tal Russo with Eshkol Regional Council head Haim Yalin, October 8, 2012. – Photo by Eliyahu Hershkovitz

In a statement released Monday, the IDF spokesperson said that the IDF hit “a number of terror cells and targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in response to the rockets fired this morning toward territory of the state of Israel.” Continue Reading »

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| September 12, 2012
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Gaza Terrorists Continue Their Attacks on Southern Israel

Israeli families in the south dropped whatever they were doing & raced for shelter once more as shelling from Gaza resumed Wednesday

By Chana Ya’ar

 

Israeli families dropped whatever they were doing and raced for shelter once more Wednesday, as shelling from Gaza resumed in the south.

Palestinian Authority terrorists sent mortar shells flying at a town not far from the Gaza border at around the time that children were arriving at school, and their parents arriving at work.

The shells exploded in open areas, and did not damage any structures, officials said. No one was physically injured, although people who suffer from anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders had symptoms triggered by the attack. Continue Reading »

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