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| June 28, 2014
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1 of 2 Gaza Rocket Sets Sderot Plastic Factory on Fire

2 Gaza rockets fired at Sderot, one lands on open area, the 2nd sets local factory on fire. Local fire crews fight to keep the large chemical blaze from spreading to neighboring factories.

By Ari Yashar

 

Gaza terrorists fired two rockets on Israel on Saturday evening, hitting communities in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council area to the immediate east of the Hamas-enclave.

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One rocket hit the “Denber” plastic factory in Sderot’s industrial area directly, causing a large fire to break out.

No injuries were reported from the strike, although the fire continues to rage as firefighting units struggle to put the blaze out. Continue Reading »

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| June 26, 2014
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Hamas tells Israel: Don’t Attack Gaza Again, or We’ll Attack Haifa

On the 3rd day in a row, a Hamas member warns the Israeli gov’t against making a “silly move” on Gaza, threatening to hit Haifa in retaliation.

By Dalit Halevi and Elad Benari

 

If Israel attacks Gaza, Hamas will attack Haifa, a member of the group threatened on Wednesday.

Speaking at a rally in Gaza, the deputy head of the Palestinian Legislative Council Ahmad Bahr warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu against making a “silly move” which may result in an escalation in Gaza.

“The resistance will not sit idly by, as it has combat capabilities and missiles that will hit Haifa if the enemy attacks the Gaza Strip,” Bahr declared. Continue Reading »

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| June 25, 2014
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Israel responds to Gaza rocket fire with multiple airstrikes on terrorist targets

Two Gaza rockets intercepted by Iron Dome system, 3rd hits a building in Israel & 4th falls short killing 3 yr-old Palestinian girl.

 

Air force jets late on Tuesday struck targets in the Gaza Strip following missile fire on southern Israel.

Smoke billowing from sites targeted by Israel Air Force - AFP - November 16, 2012.

A picture taken from the southern Israeli Gaza border shows smoke billowing from sites targeted by Israel Air Force strike in the Gaza Strip, November 16, 2012. – Photo: AFP

Earlier, two rockets were launched from Gaza at Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. Two were intercepted by an Iron Dome anti-rocket defense battery. A third rocket fell at Sdot Negev Regional Council, damaging a building.

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| June 25, 2014
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Misfired Gaza Rocket Meant for Israel Falls Short, Kills 3 Year-Old Palestinian Girl

Israeli Regional Council head calls on IDF to continue security, as misfired Palestinian rocket leaves 1 child dead and 3 others injured inside Gaza.

By Ari Yashar

 

A Palestinian Arab girl was killed and three others wounded in Gaza after a rocket fired at Israel by terrorists in the Hamas-enclave fell short, landing in Gaza itself.

The rocket was the third of four fired within an hour from Gaza. The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system shot down the first two, which were launched within minutes of each other, and the fourth hit a town in the Sedot Negev Regional Council, causing no damage. Continue Reading »

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| June 19, 2014
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Iron Dome Intercepts Gaza Rocket

Iron Dome battery successfully intercepts Gaza rocket on its way to the coastal city of Ashkelon, just after Hamas threatens Israel with ‘fires of hell.’

By Yishai Karov, Ari Yashar

 

The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system shot down a rocket Thursday night as it was in the air from Gaza, on its way towards the coastal city of Ashkelon.

Right before the Iron Dome shot down the rocket, “Color Red” warning sirens were heard in the city.

The rocket attack comes after another missile was fired from Gaza earlier on Thursday, exploding in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council area in the northwestern Negev without causing any damage or injuries. Continue Reading »

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| June 19, 2014
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IAF Strikes Back After Two Gaza Rockets Strike Israel

Just a few hours after a terrorist’s rocket damaged a building in southern Israel, IAF jets hits several terrorist targets in Gaza.

By Elad Benari

 

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched airstrikes on several targets in Gaza on Wednesday night.

Aftermath of IAF strike in Gaza (archive)

Aftermath of IAF strike in Gaza (archive) – Photo: Reuters

According to the IDF, the airstrikes targeted a concealed rocket launcher and two terrorist centers in northern Gaza. Two terrorist centers in central Gaza were targeted as well.

Direct hits were identified, and all aircraft returned safely to their bases, said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

The statement said the airstrikes were in retaliation for an earlier rocket attack on southern Israel. Continue Reading »

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| June 18, 2014
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Gaza Fires Two Rockets at Southern Israel

One rocket reportedly falls in southern community; building sustains damage with no injuries reported.

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Two rockets fell in Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council on Wednesday night following a Code Red rocket alert siren.

A rocket launched from the Gaza Strip.

Gaza rocket at sunset – Photo: REUTERS/ Darren Whiteside

The IDF could not confirm the exact location of the hits.

Israel Police said one of the rockets hit a community in the region and the second rocket fell in an open area. No injuries were reported, but a building did sustain damage.

Police were on their way to the scene.

Earlier in the week, Palestinian terrorists fired a salvo of rockets from Gaza at southern Israel. Continue Reading »

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| June 14, 2014
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IAF retaliatory attack targets Gaza after terrorists’ rocket lands in Israel

After terrorists’ rocket landed in southern Israel early Saturday, IAF retaliates with 2 air strikes in southern Gaza.

Gaza rocket reportedly caused no damages or injuries.

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The Israeli Air Force attacked 2 targets in the Gaza strip Saturday after a rocket was launched into Israel earlier Saturday morning.
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The IAF attack targeted terrorists in the southern Gaza strip.
A rocket landed in Israel, apparently unrelated to the case of the 3 missing yeshiva students, around 5 a.m Saturday after a code red siren alerted in western Negev communities.

 

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Islamic Jihad underground rocket launcher Photo: screenshot

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| June 9, 2014
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Israel seeks dismantling of Hamas military arm forces with PA’s return to Gaza

 

Israel launched diplomatic campaign last week in effort to pressure Abbas to assert PA control over Gaza, following his formation of a Hamas-Fatah unity government .

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Israel launched an international diplomatic campaign last week aimed at putting pressure on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the new Palestinian government to assert its control over the Gaza Strip and take security responsibility for what happens there.

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Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah (6th L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (5th L) with ministers at the unity government’s swearing-in ceremony, Ramallah, West Bank, June 2, 2014.- Photo: Reuters

On Thursday, June 5, the Foreign Ministry issued an order to Israel’s diplomatic missions worldwide, regarding diplomatic activity following the wave of international recognition for the new Palestinian unity government.

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| June 2, 2014
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Israel Air Force strikes Syria & Gaza in response to fire

 

Fire originating from Syrian territory was directed towards IDF military post on Mount Hermon in Israel’s northern Golan Heights.

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The Israeli military said it fired into Syria on Monday morning in response to high trajectory force that struck the northern Golan Heights.

Israel Air Force F-15 Eagles – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

According to the Israel Defense Force, no one was wounded in the shooting from the Syrian side, which landed near a military post at Mount Hermon earlier Monday morning, and no damage was incurred.

Initially, the army said it responded with artillery fire.

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| April 24, 2014
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Gaza detonates improvised explosive device on border in failed attack on IDF

—- SPECIAL SECURITY REPORT —-

No injuries reported as IDF returned fire.

Current data released by IDF show over 100 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel this year, compared to the 9 rockets fired in 2013.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN
 

 

Palestinian terrorists detonated an explosive device in a failed attempt to attack soldiers carrying out routine security work along the northern border with Gaza on Thursday evening.

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IDF on Gaza border, March 13, 2014.- Photo: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM

The army fired back at the source of the blast, an IDF spokesperson said. There were no injuries reported in the incident.

Earlier, the IDF uncovered two bombs planted on the border in southern Gaza. Continue Reading »

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| April 21, 2014
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Israel Strikes Gaza after being hit by 7 Gaza rockets

 

IDF retaliates to Gaza’s firing salvo of seven rockets into southern Israel.

No injuries reported on the Israeli side.

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Six rockets fired from the Gaza Strip exploded in southern Israel on Monday morning. One of the missiles hit a street in the city of Sderot, causing damage but no injuries.

The Israel Air Force  responded by attacking two targets in the southern Gaza Strip and other targets in the center. Direct strikes on the targets were reported and all aircraft returned safely to base, according to the Israel Defense Forces spokesman.

Gaza’s Ministry of Interior announced that two Palestinian security officers were injured in an airstrike on the al-Nuseirat refugee camp.

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| April 4, 2014
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After IAF Retaliation for Rockets Fired Thursday, Gaza Terrorists Fire Rockets Again

— SECURITY REPORT UPDATE —

Sirens sound on Ashkelon coast, less than 24 hours after multiple rockets fired into Israel, additional rockets fired Friday morning, with no injuries reported.

By Tova Dvorin

 

Sirens were sounded in the Ashkelon region Friday. According to Channel 2, only one rocket has been fired and no one was reportedly hurt in the attack.

The sirens sounded less than 24 hours after skirmishes broke out between the IAF and Hamas. Four Kassam rockets were fired into southern Israel on Thursday night; there were no injuries reported. The IAF responded by eliminating a number of terror targets in Gaza shortly thereafter. Continue Reading »

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| March 14, 2014
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Gaza maintains the tension after firing mortar at Israel Friday morning

Mortar shell fired from Gaza Friday morning keeps the tension mounting, following multiple Israeli airstrikes overnight on the Strip.

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A mortar shell was fired from Gaza at southern Israel on Friday, as tension between in the area continues to be high following overnight Israeli strikes.

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Palestinians inspect the scene of Israeli air strike in Rafah in the south of Gaza Strip March 14, 2014.- Photo: Reuters

The shell landed in an open area in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries were reported.

Gazan militant groups said the Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip overnight hit a Hamas militant base, another site tied to the Popular Resistance Committees and a Palestinian National Security Forces position, all in the city of Rafah near the Egyptian border.

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| March 13, 2014
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Amidst falling rockets, Egypt boasts of destroying 1,370 Hamas tunnels into Gaza

In a show of yet another sign of Cairo’s antipathy towards Hamas, the French media’s announcement from Egypt comes as Gaza rockets land in southern Israel.

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As Gaza was rocketing the south on Wednesday afternoon, Egypt announced it had destroyed 1,370 tunnels into the Strip from the Sinai, Agence France Presse reports.

Egyptian Army soldiers patrol in Sinai.

Egyptian Army soldiers on duty in northern Sinai. – Photo: AP

 

The tunnels carry everything from rockets to food and are crucial to both Gaza’s military and its civilian economy. They run mainly under the Gazan border town of Rafah.

Egyptian authorities did not say when they began destroying the tunnels. Continue Reading »

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