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| September 9, 2012
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Egyptian security personel kill African migrant near Israeli border

In a separate incident, Egyptian officials report  Police arrested 26 migrants from Ethiopia, Sudan, & Eritrea before they reached Israel’s border.

By The Associated Press and Gili Cohen

 

An Egyptian security official says border guards have shot dead an African migrant near the border with Israel.

Refugees in Sinai

African immigrants sit near the border fence between Israel and Egypt near the Israeli village of Be’er Milcha September 6, 2012. – Photo by Reuters

The official said the 25-year-old Eritrean refused to surrender when police fired warning shots in the air and continued running toward the Israeli border near Rafah in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Saturday. Continue Reading »

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| September 9, 2012
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IDF PICTURES: Gaza Rocket Destroys House in Netivot

Last night, a house was destroyed in Netivot (a city of 26,500 residents) after a rocket hit its living room. The following pictures show the extent of damage to the house.

 

Since the beginning of 2012, more than 455 rockets have hit Israel. Over the past 9 days of September more than 10 rockets hit southern Israel, triggering alarms in the nearby communities.

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Due to the heavy threat to the lives of Israeli civilians, school has been canceled for more than 40,000 children in Beer Sheva. Continue Reading »

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| September 5, 2012
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Iron Dome Battery Stationed to Protect Tel Aviv

The anti-missile system has been deployed to protect central Israel for the first time.

By Gil Ronen

 

For the first time since the anti-missile system became operational, an Iron Dome battery has been deployed in central Israel, where it protects Tel Aviv and its environs.

Iron Dome anti-missile system

Iron Dome anti-missile system
IDF Spokesman

IDF Radio reported Wednesday that while the placement of the battery in its current location is for “training and tweaking” purposes, in case of a real threat it will be able to protect Tel Aviv and large swathes of the Dan Bloc area.

An Iron Dome battery was placed in Eilat earlier this month, a week after a Grad missile struck near the city. Continue Reading »

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| September 5, 2012
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Interior Minister: Migrants on Egyptian side of the border will not be allowed to enter Israel

Activists stopped at border in attempts to bring food to about 20 Eritrean migrants  stuck in Egypt at Israel’s border.

By Gili Cohen

 

In response to a report of some 20 Eritrean migrants trapped between the Israel-Egypt border, Interior Minsiter Eli Yishai declared, “We will not bring the Eritreans into Israeli territory.”

IDF soldiers standing guard over African migrants on the Egypt-Israel border.

IDF soldiers standing guard over African migrants on the Egypt-Israel border. – Photo by Eliyahu Hershkovitz

“It is hardest for me, of anyone, to see these pictures, and return families to their homelands. It is hard for me to see these pictures, but I am the one who has to make the difficult decision, and if I have to choose between the good of the state, its civilians, and its security, [and the good of the families] I will choose that there be a fence, that they won’t enter, and instead return to their country,” continued Yishai. Continue Reading »

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| September 1, 2012
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IAF Strikes Back at Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit 2 centers of terrorist activity in Northern Gaza in response to a rocket that hit a home in Sderot yesterday.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

IAF aircraft struck two centers of terrorist activity in northern Gaza on Friday night, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported.

The statement said that direct hits were identified and all aircraft returned safely to their bases.

The attack came in response to high trajectory fire into Israeli territory, said the statement.

“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 Israel,” said the statement, adding that the “Hamas terrorist organization” is responsible for any terror activities which are launched from Gaza. Continue Reading »

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| August 30, 2012
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IDF levels Palestinian structures in West Bank communities

According to UN data, Israel razed 120 houses of the 400 Palestinian structures in the West Bank’s Area C this year

 

Israel yesterday destroyed five cisterns and several tents, sheepfolds and storage sites in four Palestinian communities in the West Bank. During the process, the contents of several feed sacks were spilled and damaged.

Palestinian children playing in the village of Susya, south of Hebron.

Palestinian children playing in the village of Susya, south of Hebron. Photo by Alex Levac

Altogether, according to UN data, Israel razed some 400 Palestinian structures in the West Bank’s Area C between the start of the year and mid-August, including 120 houses; more than 600 Palestinians were hurt by these demolitions. Continue Reading »

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| August 28, 2012
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Israel’s neighborhood becoming more Islamist, increasingly volatile

Military Intelligence Chief presents annual intel assessment to the IDF’s general staff • US’s weapons sales tripled last year to $66.3 billion as Gulf states sought to build up their military supplies amid tensions with Iran.

By Lilach Shoval, Eli Leon, Daniel Siryoti, News Agencies and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Director of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi warned on Monday that Israel will face an increasingly volatile region in the coming year, one that is “more tense and Islamist in nature than before.” Kochavi presented his annual intelligence assessment to Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and the Israel Defense Forces’ general staff.

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| August 28, 2012
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Israel among the world’s top arms exporters & importers

Ranked 8th among worlds largest arms suppliers, Israel’s arms transfer agreements are worth $12.9 billion.

By GLOBES

 

Israel is one of the world’s top arms exporters, and most of its customers are developing countries. Israel is also one of the world’s biggest arms buyers, according to a report, Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2004-2011, by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress. The report was sent to Congress on Friday.

Uzi model submachine gun - Photo: Reuters

Uzi model submachine gun – Photo: Reuters

In 2004-11, Israel signed arms transfer agreements worth $12.9 billion, putting it in eighth place among the world’s eleven biggest arms suppliers (behind the US, Russia, France, the UK, Germany, China, and Italy). Continue Reading »

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| August 28, 2012
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Rachel Corrie’s family civil suit dismissed by Haifa District Court

Judge Oded Gershon rules that Rachel Corrie, a pro-Palestinian activist ‘consciously put herself in harm’s way’ by ignoring warning after warning

By Ahiya Raved, Reuters,

 

The Haifa District Court rejected on Tuesday accusations that Israel was at fault over the death of American activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed by an army bulldozer during a 2003 pro-Palestinian demonstration in Gaza.

Corrie’s family had accused Israel of intentionally and unlawfully killing their 23-year-old daughter, launching a civil case in Haifa after a military investigation had cleared the army of wrong-doing.

הוריה של רייצ'ל קורי. "היא העמידה עצמה במודע בסכנה" (צילום: אבישג שאר-ישוב)

Rachel Corrie’s parents in court – Photo: Avishag Shaar-Yeshuv

In a ruling read out to the court, Judge Oded Gershon called Corrie’s death a “regrettable accident”, but said the state was not responsible because the incident had occurred during what he termed a war-time situation. Continue Reading »

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| August 27, 2012
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First innovative bullet-proof grenade developed by the IDF

A unique grenade developed following an incident on the Gaza border in March 2010 in which 2 IDF soldiers were killed when a bullet detonated 1 of their grenades

By Lilach Shoval

 

The Israel Defense Forces have developed a first-of-its-kind grenade that doesn’t explode when struck by a bullet.

The bullet-proof grenade was developed following a March 2010 incident on the Gaza Strip border in which two IDF soldiers were killed when a bullet hit a grenade lodged in the vest of one of the soldiers, causing it to detonate.

New grenade developed by IDF won’t explode when hit by a bullet.

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| August 27, 2012
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Corrie Family Seeking Justice in Upcoming Court Ruling

Rachel Corrie’s parents & sister hope the court will find the IDF responsible for her accidental 2003 death in Gaza.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

 

Craig, Cindy and Sarah Corrie (Simpson) said on Sunday they hope that after nearly 10 years, the Haifa District Court will find the IDF responsible in the death of their daughter Rachel, 23, in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip. A verdict is expected on Tuesday.

She was killed in disputed circumstances on March 16, 2003, while protesting an IDF home demolition.

Rachel Corrie’s parents, Craig and Cindy
Photo: Yonah Jeremy Bob

In a wide-ranging interview with The Jerusalem Post, Cindy described herself as “naive” when the trial started two years ago about what it would look like and its ability to reveal more about what led to her daughter’s death and how the investigation was conducted.

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| August 26, 2012
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Environmental Protection Ministry: IDF fails to deal properly with deadly asbestos hazards

Environmental Protection Ministry says I.D.F. insists on dealing with hazardous material themselves despite being ill-equipped 

Amir Ben-David

 

The Environmental Protection Ministry warned recently that IDF soldiers are required to deal with asbestos without the appropriate protective gear.

(Illustration: Shutterstock)

Ministry: IDF fails to deal with asbestos hazards – Photo: Shutterstock

Asbestos is an extremely hazardous material. Its carcinogenic properties have resulted in a ban on its use in many nations worldwide, including Israel.

Since it poses actual danger, there are strict protocols on the handling, moving and disposing of asbestos – all of which require handlers to wear hazmat suits. Continue Reading »

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| August 20, 2012
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IDF modifies its training based on lessons from Schalit’s captivity

 

After having completed Gilad Schalit’s debriefing, IDF adjusts its training given to elite soldiers and pilots on how to cope with captivity • IDF impressed with Schalit’s dealing of his 5+ years in Hamas captivity.

By Lilach Shoval

 

The Israel Defense Forces have made a number of changes to the training it offers elite soldiers and pilots on how to deal with captivity. The changes have been made based on the debriefing of Gilad Schalit.

Gilad Schalit with father Noam after being released from captivity in October 2011. | Photo credit: AFP

Gilad Schalit with father Noam after being released from captivity in October 2011.- Photo: AFP

The IDF recently completed the debriefing of Schalit, who was released in October 2011 after being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for more than five years.

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| August 18, 2012
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American IDF veterans return to serve on campus

3 American-born IDF veterans have returned to the US after their IDF service. On campus each has been involved in Israel advocacy efforts.

By LAUREN SCHMIDT, ICB REPORTER

 

Many campus Israel groups have brought Israeli soldiers to speak at their schools in recent years because they value the insights and perspectives IDF veterans bring to the campus Israel dialogue. But some people who have had life-changing experiences serving in the Israel Defense Forces later earn their college degree in the United States. These students offer a unique view on Israel, based on their experience, and their advocacy on campus conveys that.
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| August 10, 2012
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Netanyahu & Barak advocate an attack this coming fall

Israeli daily reports PM & defense minister in favor of striking Tehran’s nuclear facilities before US elections despite IDF’s objections

By Ynet

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak advocate an attack of Iran‘s nuclear facilities in the upcoming fall, Yedioth Ahronoth’s senior commentators Nahum Barnea and Shimon Shiffer reported Friday.

נתניהו וברק. לא סומכים על אובמה (צילום: אליעד לוי)

Netanyahu, Barak. Attack in the fall? – Photo: Eliad Levy

According to Barnea and Shiffer, “Not a single state official or military official or even the president – supports an Israeli attack in Iran.”

The report stated that Netanyahu and Barak believe that setting back Iran’s nuclear project is worth the risk – while defense officials believe the opposite to be true. Continue Reading »

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