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| January 28, 2013
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Report: Hizbullah Bases Sets Up Close to Syria’s Chemical Depots

According to an Israeli media outlet, Hizbullah terrorists are setting up bases in Syria very close to known chemical weapons storage facilities.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

The Lebanon-based Hizbullah terrorist organization is setting up bases in Syria close to known chemical weapons storage facilities, according to a source quoted in a report published Monday by Israeli Hebrew-language news outlet Ynet.

Chemical war drill

Chemical war drill – IDF Spokesman’s Unit

Hizbullah, which is generously funded and equipped by Iran, has been working to shore up the government forces backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, together with Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards.

But even with that assistance, the loyalists are beginning to lose their grip on the country, and it appears likely that Assad’s regime may soon fall. Continue Reading »

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| December 24, 2012
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Human Rights Watch: Gaza Committed Numerous War Crimes

FINALLY: Human Rights Watch says Gaza “armed groups” commit war crimes by targeting Israeli civilians. HRW also blamed Gaza terrorists for firing rockets & missiles from densely populated areas.

HRW also blamed Iran for provided technical information to Gaza terrorists for building their own  Fajr 5 missiles that were fired on Tel Aviv & Jerusalem.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a rare condemnation of Gaza terrorists on Monday for war crimes – without the usual “balancing act” of blaming Israel.

Terrorist groups boast by publishing their rocket fire emanating from civilian areas within Gaza. - Screenshot

Terrorist groups boast by publishing their rocket fire emanating from civilian areas within Gaza. – Screenshot

HRW did not go so far as to describe “Palestinian armed groups” as terrorists, but the categorical censure of rocket launchers marks a drastic change in the attitude towards Israel and Hamas. Continue Reading »

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| December 2, 2012
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Countries around the world seeking to obtain Iron Dome System

Following impressive interception rate in Gaza conflict with Hamas, South Korea & Singapore reportedly seeking to purchase the Iron Dome defense system 

Clinton: The Iron Dome system knocked rockets out of the sky like never before.

By Israel Hayom Staff

 

Following the Iron Dome missile defense system’s success in last month’s conflict with Hamas, several nations have expressed interest in purchasing the Israeli-created and American-funded system, The New York Times reported Thursday.

Iron Dome: Other countries seeking to protect their citizens from missile fire may soon have their own Iron Dome systems. – Photo: AP

While experts note that Iron Dome has limitations — it was designed to intercept unsophisticated rockets with a range of less than 50 miles — countries such as South Korea and Singapore have reportedly been in discussions to purchase the system.

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| November 19, 2012
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Sen. McCain: Without Iron Dome, Israel would already be in Gaza

US diplomats support Israel’s right to defend itself, but stress need for negotiations: ‘No one wants ground war’

Yitzhak Benhorin

 

The Iron Dome anti-missile system has successfully intercepted most of the rockets fired at Israel since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense. The Interception rate was a source of pride for man US politicians, seeing as the United States contributed an estimated $300 million for the development of the system.

Iron Dome – Photo: AFP

Israel’s ambassador to Washington Michael Oren and Israeli diplomats have expressed Israel’s gratitude to the US’s financial aid on various occasions in recent days. Continue Reading »

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| November 18, 2012
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GOTCHA! IDF takes out Hamas’s rocket chief

Hamas reports: Strike that targeted Yahiya Abiya also killed 11 civilians, raising death toll to at least 60, with hundreds wounded.

By JPOST.COM STAFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

The Iron Dome intercepted two long-range rockets fired at Tel Aviv on Sunday evening. No injuries or damage was reported, police say.

Hamas claimed responsibility for firing at the city.

It was the second strike on Israel’s commercial capital on Sunday. In the earlier attack, one person was hurt by falling debris from a rocket that was intercepted south of the city.

Smoke rises after an IAF strike in Gaza [file] – Photo: REUTERS


On Sunday afternoon, the IDF assassinated the head of Hamas’s rocket program, Yahiya Abiya in an airstrike. Continue Reading »

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| November 17, 2012
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New Iron Dome Battery Intercepts Rocket for Tel Aviv

After air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv & Rishon Lezion at around 4:30pm, new Battery deployed in Tel Aviv area on Saturday makes 1st interception.

By Yoav Zitun

 

For the third time in three days an air raid siren sounded in Tel Aviv. The Iron Dome battery which had been deployed in the region just hours earlier intercepted one rocket fired from Gaza. Another rocket landed in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Hamas‘ military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the firing of the Fajr 5 missile.

Interception of rocket fired toward Tel Aviv

At around 4:30 pm, an air raid siren sounded in the Tel Aviv area and in Rishon Lezion. Continue Reading »

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| November 16, 2012
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Defense Ministry to Deploy 5th Iron Dome Battery

Amid constant rocket fire from Gaza, the IAF deployment of 5th battery expedited.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

The Defense Ministry will deploy a fifth Iron Dome battery in Israel on Saturday evening.

Iron Dome battery - Photo: Marc Israel Sellem

Iron Dome battery – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem

The battery, scheduled originally to be deployed in two months time, is being expedited in light of the ongoing security escalations and rocket barrages striking Israel.

The Defense Ministry said that technicians are “working around the clock” in order to move the fifth battery from the test field to the battlefield.

The fifth battery was recently tested for its improved capabilities.The Continue Reading »

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| November 5, 2012
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TEST: Long-range rocket successfully intercepted by Iron Dome

Defense Minister Ehud Barak reports that the test was a great accomplishment in Israel’s strategic plan for a multi-layered anti-missile defense system.

5th battery to be transferred to IAF by next summer.

Lilach Shoval

 

 

The Defense Ministry successfully completed tests meant to upgrade the capability of the Iron Dome anti-rocket system last week. During the tests, an Iron Dome battery launched missiles against long-rang rockets and successfully intercepted them.

Iron Dome anti-rocket battery in action. – Photo: AP

The ministry is set to transfer an additional Iron Dome battery to the air force by next summer, bringing the total number of operational batteries in the country to five. 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 2, 2012
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Iron Dome developers donate their grant to mental health center

Iron Dome system’s developers are honored with Israel Defense Prize; they continue to ‘give back’ by donating their prize money to mental health center

By Matan Zuri

 

The system that they developed protects the lives and property of hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Now the people behind the Iron Dome system are aiming to protect the mental health of the residents of southern Israel.

During a festive ceremony on Monday, Defense Minister Ehud Barak will give eight of the senior engineers who developed the revolutionary anti-rocket system the Israel Defense Prize.

Iron Dome in action – Photo: AFP

Some 300 engineers and technicians worked night and day to develop the Iron Dome from the moment the security cabinet approved the project in December 2007. Continue Reading »

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| July 29, 2012
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The US Increasing Iron Dome Defenses by 2013

IDF sources report that 2 more Iron Dome anti-missile defense systems are to be delivered to Israel early next year.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

Two more Iron Dome anti-missile defense systems are to be delivered to Israel by early next year.

In addition, U.S. President Barack Obama signed a bill over the weekend that expanded America’s defense cooperation with Israel. The bill included a $70 million allocation for the Iron Dome that was approved by the Congress two months ago.

The Iron Dome system is equipped with a battery of three launchers and uses Tamir interceptor missiles to intercept and destroy rockets at ranges of 4 to 70 kilometers. Continue Reading »

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| July 27, 2012
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Obama signs bill giving Israel $70M in military aid

President Obama releases additional aid while signing bill that underscores Washington’s ‘unshakable commitment to Israel.’ Romney camp: Bill does nothing to address Obama Administration’s evasiveness recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel

By Yitzhak Benhorin, AP

 

 

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Friday he is releasing an additional $70 million in military aid for Israel, a previously announced move that appeared timed to upstage Republican rival Mitt Romney‘s trip to Israel this weekend.

The stepped-up US aid, first announced in May, will go to help Israel expand production of a short-range rocket defense system. The system, known as Iron Dome, has proved successful at stopping rocket attacks fired at Israeli civilians from close range, including from Gaza. Continue Reading »

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| July 12, 2012
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Israel deploying Iron Dome anti-missile system at Egypt border

Rocket intercepting system is to be set up near Eilat after the border with Egypt grew tense since their popular uprising ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak last year.

By Reuters

 

Israel said on Wednesday it would deploy a battery of Iron Dome rocket interceptors at a southern frontier town opposite Egypt, a move that follows cross-border attacks in the area.

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Iron Dome battery is now stationed near the southern Israeli town of Netivot. – Photo by Eliyahu Hershkovitz

Israeli media reported that it was the first time the interceptors, which have been used against Palestinian rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, were being set up at Eilat, near Israel’s borders with Egypt and Jordan. Continue Reading »

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| June 27, 2012
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Terrorists Fire Four Grad Missiles at Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire a barrage of four Grad missiles at Netivot. Iron Dome intercepts two of them.

By Elad Benari

 

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired a barrage of four Grad missiles at the town of Netivot on Tuesday evening.

The Iron Dome system intercepted two of the missiles, and the other two exploded in open areas. There were no physical injuries and no reports of property damage.

Despite an Egyptian-brokered “ceasefire” announced by Hamas last week, terrorists from Gaza have continued firing rockets at southern Israel. On Tuesday morning, a Qassam rocket hit a kibbutz chicken barn, causing damage but no physical injuries. Continue Reading »

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| June 20, 2012
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Gaza rocket directly hits home in southern Israel; Iron Dome intercepts missile in Netivot for first time

IDF kills Islamic Jihad operative involved in terror attack along Egypt border; more than 30 rockets fired at Israel on Wednesday.

By Yanir Yagna, Gili Cohen and Avi Issacharoff

 

 

A Gaza rocket has directly hit a home in the Sdot Negev Regional council on Wednesday, as more than 30 rockets were fired into southern Israel since the morning.

Meanwhile, the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted a rocket fired at Netivot for the first time on Wednesday. Another rocket, which was fired during the same barrage, directly hit a home in Sdot Negev, and several people suffered from shock. Continue Reading »

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