IDF video of 1st day in Gaza, Operation Protective Edge
IDF released a video of the entry ground into Gaza to destroy the tunnels and Hamas.
Sgt. Eitan Barak (20) of Herzeliya was killed overnight during the initial stage of the ground operation into Gaza. Palestinian media reported that the soldier was killed by Palestinian “militants,” but Channel 1 said the soldier was killed by friendly fire. Five additional soldiers light to moderate wounds in separate incidents. The targets included the home […]
Psaki: Accidental killing of civilians 'horrifying'; Kerry tells Netanyahu to focus on smuggling tunnels
Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.
Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.
11:40pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:35 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:19 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:08pm Foreign Journalists ordered/requested by Israel to leave their hotel in central Gaza....for their own safety. GROUND OP HAS BEGUN 11:00pm Shafir, Sderot 10:48pm Majdal Shams (Golan Heights) 10:29pm Hof Ashkelon 10:25pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 10:00pm Massive barrage on: […]
Netanyahu has given the order to send in ground troops and destroy the tunnels.
If this is what Hamas does during a “humanitarian ceasefire,” what is in store with a non-humanitarian ceasefire?
One Israeli soldier was injured Thursday in shelling by Hamas terrorists along the border with southern Gaza.
Watch the terrorists scurry back into their hole, and then the IDF blows it up. That's how you play Whack-a-Mole.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Overview on the war, on the morning of Day 10 of Operation Protective Edge.
The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.
1:52am Sirens Beit Shemesh. ...Ashdod....Kiryat Gat Lachish ...... 1:51am Beit Shemesh, Mateh Yehuda 1:37am (Thursday) Eshkol 1:23am (Thursday) Sirens Hof Ashkelon (what humanitarian cease fire?) 10:28pm Otef Aza, Ashkelon 9:59pm Kissufim, Otef Aza, Eshkol 9:36pm Ashdod, Gan Yavne, Be'er Tuvia, Hof Ashkelon... 9:15pm Kiryat Malachi, Gan Yavne, Beer Tuvia, Lachish, Shafir... 9:00pm Sdot Negev, Shaar […]
Theater of war becomes theater of absurd: Hamas offers 10-year truce; Abbas offers to patrol smuggling corridor.
On top of the 48,000 reservists already called up, the IDF has just called up another 8000 reservists. Many of the reservists are being used to replace regular soldiers, who are being deployed around Gaza, possibly in preparation for a ground war. Other reservists are being sent to the Gaza border, also preparing for a […]
Senior IDF official: Hamas trying for political gain from current round of fighting.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF deployed its ninth Iron Dome battery this week, after it was scheduled to be prepared only in a few months and was produced in record time.
Congress requested double the aid for the Iron Dome system than the U.S. administration did.
12:09am (Wednesday) Ashkelon, Hof Ashkelon ------ 10:56pm Otef Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon... 10:28pm Rocket Alert Eshkol Region 9:52pm Two rockets fired from Gaza hit the Hebron area. 9:45pm 4x Iron Dome interceptions near Beit Shemesh 9:20pm Sirens: Adam, Kfar Adumi, Kochav haShachar, Jericho(!), Jordan Valley, Beit Shemesh, Mate Yehuda 9:09pm Cleared for publication - Channel 2 […]
An Israeli man was severely wounded in a mortar attack on Erez Junction.
Not always two sides to a story: Some try to kill babies, some try to protect them
Israel tells Hamas, “Your wish is our command.”
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
After 50 rockets were fired at Israel since the cease fire was supposed to have begun, PM Netanyahu has decided to start hitting back.
Security officials said Tuesday that Israel does not have the ability to completely defeat Palestinian terror. The official told Israel Radio that Israel expects following Operation Protective Edge to create true deterrence for an extended period of time, during which Hamas will have difficulty restoring its infrastructure and operation capabilities. The report said that IDF […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
If Gaza missile fire does not cease, the PM says Israel is prepared to resume and intensify the operation.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Over the night, Israel was hit on three different fronts. Hamas and the Islamic Jihad continued to fire rockets at Israeli civilian population centers.
IDF soldiers arrested 25 terror suspects overnight between Sunday and Monday in Judea and Samaria, including five individuals from the Hebron area who are suspected of involvement in the abduction of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Sha'ar and Naftali Fraenkel a month ago. Arabs rioting during the arrest operation at Halhoul, Kever Rachel, Bitunia and Jenin, according […]
130 rockets strike Israel during Day Six of Operation Protective Edge; No word yet on ground invasion
The intercepted target was an unmanned drone from Gaza, and not a rocket as previously thought.
A mortar shell was fired at Israel from Syria late Sunday evening. Israel responded swiftly.
The IDF escorted 670 Arabs with dual nationality from foreign countries out of Gaza and away from the Hamas war front and safely in to Israel Sunday morning. The dual citizens left through the Erez Crossing, the northern border of Gaza, and include those with citizenship form the United States, Sweden, Norway, Belgium and other […]
The IDF reminds the public to look out for slow moving tanks being transported on the roads down to Gaza.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Since the start of Operation Protective Edge, over 809 rockets have been fired towards Israel. Of them 635 hit Israel and nearly 145 have been intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
IDF dropped warning leaflets to civilians, before attacking.
Going up to the roof and cheering is not recommended.
By Shalom Bear
The IDF sent in commandos to deal with a Gazan long-range rocket launch site. A gun battle with Hamas ensued...
Tzeva Adom was heard in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning.
The chief of Hamas police and a relative of former prime minister Haniyeh are among terrorist commanders who know longer exist.
By Shalom Bear
If the IDF is warning Gazans to completely evacuate the area, it means the IDF is very likely about to escalate the attacks and destruction of the rocket launchers and terrorist infrastructure in those civilian areas.
Israeli police announce search is over, there was no infiltration into Eilat.
1:24am (Friday) Code Red alert: Ashkelon, Ashkelon Coastal Region ---------------- 140 rockets and missiles struck Israel in the past 24 hours, 44 intercepted by Iron Dome, IDF struck some 222 targets across the Gaza region according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. Among these were several Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists involved in rocket attacks […]
White House Spokeswoman: Hamas responsible for current situation, Israel trying to limit harm to innocent civilians.
A Gazan mortar injured 2 people.
Palestinians reporting extensive damage in Gaza, but will not acknowledge death of senior Rocket Corps officer
A home video caught a Hamas command center (embedded in a civilian area) being blown up.
Here is a first person shooter view of the gun battle between the Israeli Navy and the Hamas frogmen on the beach at Zikim on June 8.
11:35 pm Iron Dome Intercepts. Residents hear 10 explosions overhead in Ashdod. 40 rockets launched at Israel in latest Gaza barrage. 11:29 pm Kiryat Gat, Kiryat Malachi, Eshkol, Beer Tuvia, Hof Ashkelon, Yoav, Lachish, Shafir 11:26 pm Ashdod - sirens. And previous list again for a 2nd round. 11:22 pm Multiple sirens: Kiryat Malachi, Beer […]
Israeli fighter pilots struck the home of the Hamas terrorist chief who masterminded the kidnapping of former IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Rockets hit Jerusalem and even Hadera (north of Netanya) as Gaza rockets reach new depths into Israel.
IDF troops killed two terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Kibbutz Zikkim in southern Israel Tuesday evening.
For 20 years, Israel has willingly ignored Palestinian excesses and failed to carry through on threats.
Ministers, IDF officials say prime minister finally committed to destroying terror group
IDF fighter pilots have eliminated three terrorists in an air strike on a vehicle traveling through central Gaza, sources said Tuesday afternoon.
In the past few hours, 40 terror targets throughout Gaza have been hit.
Hamas attempted to take down and Israeli Air Force helicopter.
"We will make Hamas pay a very heavy price"
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF has commenced Operation Protective Edge in Gaza against Hamas in order to stop the terror that Israel’s citizens face on a daily basis and to restore quiet to Israel's border.
By Shalom Bear
Following yet another day of rockets from Gaza, the government has given the IDF the OK to start hitting back more seriously.
Israel has commenced a new operation against Gaza rocket attacks, Operation Protective Edge.
IDF strikes terror tunnel, seven Hamas terrorists carrying explosives inside were killed.
Soldiers massing on Gaza border as IDF prepares for possible operation; Rocket fire on south continues unabated
The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted a terrorist rocket over a kibbutz in southern Israel Monday afternoon.
By Rachel Levy
Israel killed 9 terrorists and destroyed real terror targets Sunday night, as its citizens spent a whole day in bomb shelters.
Late Sunday night in Israel, a mortar landed in the northern Galilee.
Citizens as far away as Be'er Sheva are reporting hearing explosions as Israeli Air Force planes shoot missiles at targets in Gaza.
He reportedly turned himself in, and claims he had no part in the kidnapping.
Hackers gave Israel a little scare last night after compromising the IDF's Twitter account.
The IDF continues to arrest PA Arab fugitives in Operation Brother's Keeper in Judea and Samaria.
The government and IDF still don’t take missile attacks seriously unless they hit Tel Aviv.
IDF troops continue their manhunt for the terrorists who kidnapped and murdered three Israeli teens as they hitchhiked home from yeshiva 18 days ago.
The IDF found the bodies of the murdered boys in a field near Halhul.
Large number of troops are gathered in the town of Halhul.
Arabs are throwing stones and attacking IDF troops searching near Hebron.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel will not continue to accept rocket fire from Gaza, and said that either Hamas would put an end to the rocket fire - of that the IDF would. Speaking at a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee the morning after 15 overnight rockets attacks […]
Overnight, the IDF arrested 6 suspects in Judea and Samaria, including 5 from Hamas.
Arab response to Jewish unity: Barrage of rockets at Israeli civilians. No injuries or property damage - yet.
IDF also took out a rocket terror cell as they were preparing their rockets to launch.
By Shalom Bear
The IDF is handing out Propaganda Pops. But will the Arabs get the message?
Gazan CCTV cameras caught the IAF targeted strike on two rocket terrorists as they were driving down the street.
An IAF targeted strike took out 2 rocket terrorists from the Al-Nasser Salah A-Din Brigades terror organization on Friday afternoon.
The IDF is examining and preparing to install lights and cameras at all the hitchhiking posts.
By Shalom Bear
The government has decided, that, even with Ramadan approaching, the IDF will continue the search unabated.
An IDF vehicle was lightly damaged.
The IDF sets an example for the police, who have yet to clean house after the fiasco over the kidnappings.
Hand-held aircraft, television monitors can be assembled in minutes, giving IDF troops birds-eye view in real time
After saying it was scaling back the operation to recover the boys, the mothers of the kidnapped teens demanded stiffer spines.
Judea and Samaria town uses manhunt for Eyal, Gil-Ad and Naftali to create opportunity for social cohesion
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Gazan rocket attacks led to IDF retaliations.
Following a barrage of rockets launched at Israel from Gaza on Tuesday night, the Israel Air Force (IAF) struck multiple terrorist targets in Gaza.
PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah said Monday that there is no security “cooperation” between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, but only security “coordination,” and he stressed that PA cooperation with Israel is intended to help Palestinians under PA administration live normative lives. Hamdallah’s statement stands in contrast to comments made by his boss, PA Chairman […]
By Shalom Bear
An unprovoked Syrian attack killed an Israel boy on vacation from school. The IDF retaliated and hit multiple Syrian military targets in response.
Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel may now be in their 10th day of illegal captivity, but Palestinians from Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen on down have turned the boys’ abduction into the latest chapter in the 66-year Palestinian victimisation story. Israeli leftists continue to promote Mahmoud Abbas’ “denunciation” of abduction last week in […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israeli security forces continued to operate over the weekend in the Judea and Samaria region as part of Operation 'Brother's Keeper' to locate the three abducted boys.
"I believe they will come back but if not, please be united. Be united.” - Racheli Frankel, mother of kidnap victim
The IAF hit Gazan terror targets overnight in response to the rocket attacks on Israel earlier in the night.
Al-Razak had been previously arrested in connection to the kidnapping of Gilad Shalt.
IDF hoping for breakthrough; Hamas continues to praise abduction, deny involvement
Listening to the recorded phone call attempt for help was more than some of the relatives could bear.