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| January 9, 2014
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Gaza Fired Mortars Directed At IDF Force – No Injuries

 

3 mortar shells were launched towards Israeli soldiers near Israel-Gaza border fence with no injuries or damage reported.

Gaza: Israel’s Air Force retaliated leaving 2 Palestinians moderately injured.

By Yoav Zitun

Palestinians shot three mortar shells Thursday morning on an area where an IDF force was engaging in routine activity on the Israeli side of the security barrier in the southern Gaza Strip. There were no casualties and no damage was caused.

IDF Merkava tank near Gaza Strip (Archive photo: EPA)

IDF Merkava tank near Gaza Strip – Archive photo: EPA

Palestinian sources in the Gaza Strip reported that the IDF attacked the two-man cell responsible for the mortar fire, causing both moderate injuries. Continue Reading »

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| January 3, 2014
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Israel Air Force destroys Hamas rocket launchers in Gaza airstrike

 

 

IAF strikes several Gaza targets in retaliation for rocket fire earlier Thursday that landed in open area inside of Sdot Negev Regional Council.

Yoav Zitun

The IDF launched airstrikes on three Gaza Strip targets. Military sources reported that rocket launchers and observation posts were destroyed.

The strikes, the sources noted, were in retaliation for Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli territory.

On Thursday evening a Qassam rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip and exploded in an open area at the Sdot Negev Regional Council.

The rocket hit away from residential area and a color red alert was therefore not activated. Continue Reading »

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| December 26, 2013
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Following rockets fired on Israel, IAF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza

 

Israeli Air Force jets returned safely after striking several targets in Gaza in response to their rocket launching into Israel earlier Thursday evening.

By Elior Levy

 

Israeli Air Force jets attacked several targets in the Gaza Strip following the launching of a rocket towards Israel earlier Thursday. The rocket landed in an open field and did not cause injuries or damage.

Israel Air Force F-16 Netz/Barak – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson Unit

Earlier Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at an IAF pilot graduation ceremony that “Israel holds Hamas responsible for all the attacks launched on us. We will strike at those who attack us, and at those who support them,” he said in remarks that were also broadcast on radio.” Continue Reading »

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| December 25, 2013
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IAF airstrikes hit 6 targets in retaliation for Gaza Palestinian sniper killing Israeli Bedouin

 

Palestinians report 3 yr-old girl killed by flying shrapnel.

Security source: We wish to contain this, but Israel is prepared for Hamas escalation.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

 

All eyes were on the Palestinian terrorist factions, to see how they would respond on Tuesday evening, after the IDF launched a large-scale retaliation in Gaza, to an unprovoked Palestinian cross-border sniper attack that killed a young Defense Ministry employee.

Israel Air Force F15I. Its Hebrew nickname is 'Ra'am' ('Thunder'). - Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson Unit

Israel Air Force F15I. Its Hebrew nickname is ‘Ra’am’ (‘Thunder’). – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson Unit

 

The attack marked Israel’s first casualty from Gazan terrorism since the end of Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012.

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| November 14, 2013
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Following mortar fire, IAF strikes hidden rocket launchers in Gaza

 

Gaza attacks on Israeli civilian areas come one year after Operation Pillar of Defense. Israel Responds.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

IAF aircraft struck two underground rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in response to earlier mortar fire from the coastal territory into southern Israel.

Palestinians did not report any injuries or damage in the strike.

The IAF strikes came after two mortar shells were fired into southern Israel from Gaza on Wednesday morning. No injuries or damage were reported in the attacks.

The hostilities occurred as Israel was marking one year since it began Operation Pillar of Defense to root out terror infrastructure in Gaza.

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| November 3, 2013
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Israel Steaming Over White House Leaks That Endanger Israel

Israeli gov’t officials angered by the White House’s exposing of Israel as being behind the attacks on Syrian missiles Thursday. The exposure could facilitate a much broader area conflict.

By Gil Ronen

 

Israeli officials expressed anger Friday at the White House’s decision to disclose that Israel carried out the two attacks on targets in Syria Thursday. The attacks in Latakiya and Damascus are believed to have targeted SA-8 missiles that were about to be transferred to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

An Obama administration official confirmed to CNN that the target of the Israeli strike was “missiles and related equipment the Israelis felt might be transferred to Hezbollah.” Continue Reading »

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| October 31, 2013
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White House fingers Israel on attacked near Latakia

 

After Jerusalem chooses not to comment on a reported IDF attack on air defense base near Latakia, Obama administration official says Israeli warplanes targeted Hezbollah-bound missiles.

Al-Arabiya says IDF also attacked in Damascus.

By Roi Kais

 

An Obama administration official confirmed to CNN Thursday night that Israeli warplanes struck a military base near the Syrian city of Latakia.

Anti-aircraft missile batteries in base near Latakia

Anti-aircraft missile batteries in base near Latakia

The target, according to the Obama administration official, was missiles and related equipment the Israelis felt might be transferred to Hezbollah. The official declined to be identified because of the sensitive nature of the information. Continue Reading »

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| October 31, 2013
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Israel Blamed for Massive Explosion at Syria Missile Site

Reports of massive explosions were reported at a gov’t military base in western Syria. Both Syrian & Lebanese sources say Israel was behind the blast.

By Maayana Miskin

 

There was a massive explosion early Thursday morning at an aerial defense base near the city of Latakia in northeastern Syria, Walla reports, based on reports from the Syrian opposition.

Opposition sources said the base, which held anti-aircraft missiles, was destroyed in the blast.

Sources in Syria and Lebanon blamed Israel for the strike. However, they offered alternate versions of events: while Syrian sources said the base was hit by a strike from the sea, Lebanese media outlets reported that Israeli planes were seen in the area before the blast. Continue Reading »

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| October 29, 2013
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IDF retaliates in Gaza after Palestinians fired rockets at Israel

 

2 rockets fired just hours after Israel releases names of Palestinian prisoners slated for upcoming release this week as ‘Peace’ gesture to Abbas.

No injuries reported, but in response, Israeli aircraft attack Palestinian rocket launchers.

Matan Tzuri, Elior Levy

 

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired two rockets toward south Israel at dawn on Monday. A number of explosions were heard shortly after the “Color Red” siren warning of the incoming rockets sounded in communities located within the Ashkelon Beach Regional Council.

Qassam rocket in south (archives) – Photo: Roee Idan

One of the rockets was apparently intercepted by the “Iron Dome” air defense system, while the other apparently landed in an open area. Continue Reading »

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| August 24, 2013
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After rocket attacks on Galilee, Israeli warplanes hit PFLP base

 

In response to Lebanese rockets shot at Israel, the IAF hit the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine base, but they says its base was hit even though a different organization claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks on Israel.

By Lilach Shoval, Daniel Siryoti, Shlomo Cesana, and News Agencies

 

 

Israeli warplanes struck a target south of Beirut on Friday, a day after four rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel.

Palestinian gunmen from the Palestinian Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command stand outside their base that was attacked by Israeli warplanes on Friday – Photo: AP

Defense Minister Moshe (Bogie) Ya’alon issued a statement Friday following the rocket strike and the subsequent IAF strike, insisting that Israel will not allow anyone to disrupt the daily lives of the Israeli people.

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| August 23, 2013
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Israel Air Force Strikes Back at Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israel Air Force struck at terror target south of Beirut, a few hours after Lebanese terrorists fired 4 rockets at Israel’s Galilee.

By Elad Benari

 

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut on Thursday night, said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

Israeli Fighter Jet F-16

Israeli Fighter Jet F-16 – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

 

According to the statement, a direct hit was identified and all aircraft returned safely to their bases.

The IDF statement said that the airstrike came in response to Thursday afternoon’s rocket attack from Lebanon at northern Israel.

“Yesterday’s attack is a blatant breach of Israeli sovereignty that jeopardized Israeli civilian life. Continue Reading »

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| August 14, 2013
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Israel Air Force Hits Terrorist Targets in Gaza Strip

An IAF aircraft  successfully targeted Hamas’ concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, in response to rockets fired onto Israel by local terrorists.

By Elad Benari

 

An IAF aircraft targeted concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza on Tuesday night, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said in a statement.

Directs hits were confirmed.

“The IDF air strikes were conducted in response to the rocket launched at the civilians living in the Sha’ar HaNegev regional council yesterday (Tuesday) evening,” said the statement. “This is an absurd situation that would not be tolerated anywhere else in the world.”

“The IDF is charged with, and will continue to operate in order to safeguard Israel’s civilians, and combat terror and its infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. Continue Reading »

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| August 11, 2013
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Egypt army reports 12 militants killed in Sinai following alleged Israeli drone strike


Egyptian Military spokesman says Islamic militants were wanted for the attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers last year & the abduction of 7 security forces earlier this year.

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Egyptian helicopters fired on a meeting of suspected militants in the country’s Sinai Peninsula, officials said Sunday, killing at least 12 people as authorities stepped up their attacks following an Israeli drone strike in the region.

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People check the scene where a car bomb exploded in near the port town of El-Arish in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula July 24, 2013. – Photo: Reuters

 

The helicopter attack came as Egyptian and Israeli officials tried to downplay the drone strike Friday in the largely lawless Sinai, fearing popular criticism in a country already roiled by last month’s military coup that ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Continue Reading »

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| August 8, 2013
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Israeli Minister: Iran’s nuclear program can be destroyed with a few hours of airstrikes

 

Satellite imagery identify new missiles test-site being constructed north of Semnan province.

Minister Steinitz: President Rouhani is cunning, & he’ll smile all the way to the bomb.

By News Agencies, Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Iran’s new president Hasan Rouhani is “charming, he is cunning, and he will smile all the way to the bomb,” Minister for International, Intelligence and Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz said in an interview with The Washington Post, published on Thursday. Israel believes the United States and others in the West are being misled by the moderate cleric’s recent election to the presidency. Steinitz told the Post that rather than negotiating with Tehran, the U.S.

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| August 2, 2013
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Analysis: White House Unlikely to Sanction Further Israeli Airstrike on Syrian Missiles

 

 

The NYT reports that a July 5 attack on Yakhont missiles cache wasn’t 100% successful & that possible future strikes by Israel can be expected, but the U.S. will no longer sanction them.

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Israeli defense sources have declined to comment on The New York Times’ report on an alleged Israeli strike in Latakia, Syria; Israel didn’t comment either when the explosions took place on July 5. After three earlier air strikes attributed to Israel – one in January and two in the beginning of May – Israeli officials dropped hints but refused to admit that Israel was responsible. Continue Reading »

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