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A joint US-Israel anti-missile system called Magic Wand successfully intercepted a missile in a test on Sunday. The anti-missile system is also called David's Sling in Israel. Magic Wand is being jointly developed by Rafael in Israel, and Raytheon in the US. It's primary target are missiles with ranges of at least 70 kilometers, such […]
Voting got off to a sluggish start with technical difficulties.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The feelings vary, but all agree that it’s a question of time before they will be called up again to defend Israel against the Gazan terrorists.
Israel is losing the diplomatic edge.
The Sunday Times reported that Israeli spy satellites detected an Iranian ship loaded with rockets. According to the report, intelligence experts estimated that the shipment was intended to reach Gaza through the Red Sea, Sudan and Egypt. The cargo was prepared for loading last week, at the time when Israel and the Hamas were negotiating […]
Hamas has begun deploying unarmed policemen along the Israeli border with Gaza. The initial deployment began east of Khan Yunis, where on Friday, the IDF killed one and wounded around a dozen Gazans who tried to breach the security fence. The mission of the Hamas policemen is to keep Gazan citizens away from the border with Israel, and […]
Al Arabiya reports that a large explosion destroyed part of an Egyptian intelligence building. The building is located in Rafah, near the Gaza border, in Egyptian controlled Sinai. There's no additional information available yet.
The Likud party is holding primaries on Sunday. The race is going to be a closely watched, as both candidates and voters look to see how the fallout from Operation Amud Anan affect the outcome. With so many Israelis upset with how the operation against Hamas concluded, that anger might provide a boost for the […]
"We are trying to fix the tunnel in order to return to our normal life."
Palestinians claim that the IDF killed and injured Gazans who approached the border fence.
The following poll result were reported on the Knesset TV Channel, after the Cease Fire announcement.
Both the perpetrator and his employer admitted the charges against them.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
“When will all this end already?” exclaimed one Israeli to another. “Politicians shaking hands has never ended terror.”
Two more rockets pointed at Israel were found and neutralized in Lebanon.
By Steve
A Border Policeman was stabbed by a female Arab assailant in eastern Jerusalem near the Shalem police station. He is lightly injured. Other police nearby subdued the woman and arrested her.
IDF reports claim that Israel’s military inflicted serious damage on Hamas during the eight days of Operation Amud Anan – Pillar of Defense.
Two Rockets at Ashekelon Beach. No injuries. Does Israel now get to complain to Egypt about the ceasefire violations?
In an interview with Israel Radio, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that he considered conquering Gaza throughout Operation Pillar of Defense, but did not take the step because he did not want Israel to remain in the region for a long period of time.
International media are touting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as a political boon for Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, saying the brokering of the deal has made the new president a “major regional player”.
We'd like to wish all our U.S. readers a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your turkey.
Ma'an News agency reports that Arab on Arab violence continues as 1 Gazan was killed and 3 more injured due to celebratory gunfire. [Good luck to both sides.]
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle applauded the ceasefire agreement between Gaza terror group Hamas and the State of Israel, saying on Wednesday that "if the ceasefire holds, this would be a great relief for all of us, but especially for the people of Israel and Gaza".
Outraged residents of the beleaguered cities of Sderot, Ashkelon, and Kiryat Malachi took to the streets, decrying the government's decision to enter into a ceasefire with Hamas.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius outraged Tehran by placing the onus of “heavy responsibility” for the recent war between Israel and Gaza terrorists on Iran.
PM Netanyahu's Statement at November 21 Press Conference with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense - Operation Pillar of Defense – Cease-Fire
Latest update on the war with Gaza, for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
According to a report by Ynet, seven people, including five soldiers, were injured in a rocket attack on the Eshkol Regional Council on Wednesday afternoon. One soldier , an officer in the army reserves, was critically injured, and the others were hurt lightly to moderately.
Reports in Rotter News indicated that Arabs in Beit Tzafafa are celebrating Israel's announcement of a ceasefire by shooting off fireworks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman are currently conducting a press conference announcing the initiation of a ceasefire starting at 9pm.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Almost half of Sderot’s preteens suffer from signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Clinton made no mention of Hamas in her short speech, referring only to PA president Mahmoud Abbas.
Israel and the Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a Gaza ceasefire deal, an un-named Palestinian official with knowledge of Egyptian mediation between the two sides told Reuters. There was no immediate official confirmation of the news, which came on the eighth day of intensive Israeli fire on the Gaza Strip and terrorist rocket attacks out […]
Last Wednesday evening, Miri and Daniel were savoring their last few hours together for the week because, as Ashkenazi Jews, they would not see each other during the week preceding their wedding. Shortly before they were to say good-bye, Daniel's phone rang. He answered it, and learned he was being called up for military service.
Pro-Israel activists and concerned Jewish New Yorkers have been holding vigils and protests since Israel began striking Hamas missile launchers and terrorist operatives in Gaza last week.
By Ben Sales
KFAR AZA, Israel – In some ways, Israel’s latest confrontation with Hamas looks like past conflicts in the Gaza Strip. Operation Pillar of Defense has left some key Hamas leaders dead, depleted weapons supplies and hit more than 1,000 targets in Gaza.
A delegation of 20 rabbis from across North America arrived in Israel yesterday to tour areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.
Around noon, Wednesday, a young man boarded the Dan transit company number 142 articulated bus in downtown Tel-Aviv, an area of many government and business hi-risers (the IDF command center is situated only a few blocks away), and while riding for as few minutes, the man planted a bomb on the bus, exited at the corner of Weizman and Shaul Hamerlech Streets, […]
When police asked Kasab, 21 at the time, what he understood about jihad, he told them, "it [Jihad] is about killing and getting killed and becoming famous." "Come, kill and die after a killing spree. By this one will become famous and will also make Allah proud."
The United States on Tuesday blocked a U.N. Security Council statement condemning violence between Israel and Gaza, calling the statement a “fail[ure] to address the root cause” of the battle, namely missile attacks by Hamas.
Update and Correction: The woman was hit by a rock. Due to the severity of her injuries, it was initially believed she was shot. A Jewish woman from Tzur Hadassah was shot near Husan bypass between Beitar Ilit and Tunnel Road (60) in a drive-by shooting. Her condition is listed as serious. She's being being treated […]
Latest updates for Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:25 PM A female driver was shot near the Husan bypass near Beitar Ilit in a drive-by shooting. Medical forces are treating her on site, but she is in serious condition. The woman is from Tzur Hadassah. 8:00 PM Permitted for release: Reserve soldier killed by mortar fire in Eshkol […]
A security guard, was attacked by an ax wielding mentally unstable Jew from Bat Yam in front of the U.S. embassy on HaYarkon Street in Tel Aviv. Police is on its way. Embassy guards returned fire at the attacker in response, hitting him and later arresting him. A group of about 100 Arabs, calling itself the […]
Shabbat has kept the Jews throughout the generations.
Despite what appears like an emerging Intifada throughout Judea and Samaria, the IDF spokesman at the Central Command did not report or comment.Despite what appears like an emerging Intifada throughout Judea and Samaria, the IDF spokesman at the Central Command did not report or comment.
In light of the present security situation in Israel, EL AL will allow customers to cancel or change their flight departure dates under the following conditions: Passengers departing from Israel and Israeli passengers returning to Israel by November 29, 2012 (inclusive) will be able to move up their flight dates with no cancelation fee or […]
The number of fatalities in demonstrations against Operation " Pillar of Defense" in Judea and Samaria has risen to two. Last night IDF forces shot dead a demonstrator near Hebron, after they said they were attacked by him. Another protester reportedly died of his injuries, after a Palestinian-reported clash with security forces. The Army does […]
The UN Security Council session last night of the situation in the Gaza Strip ended at an impasse. The United States opposed the approval of a statement that has no mention of Hamas rocket fire and Israel's right to defend itself. U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said that the cessation of violence must be done through […]
Day 6 of the war with Gaza. Updates for Monday, November 19, 2012 9:12 PM IDF soldier kills Arab in Southern Mt. Hebron area. An Arab near Halhul attacked a soldier,in a kidnapping attempt. The soldier shot the terrorist. Simultaneous to the attack, Palestinian websites reported that an IDF soldier was kidnapped. It appears the […]
Hamas is sending out emails to try to convince you that they're winning the war they're losing.
The Jerusalem District Court, in a landmark decision 10 years in the making, ruled on Sunday that the Palestinian Authority can be sued in Israeli court for damages suffered by an Israeli Arab tortured and kidnapped by their security forces on suspicion of spying for Israel, according to a report by The Times of Israel.
A bomb decoy was discovered on Jerusalem's light rail Monday morning, the second time in a week that a fake device was planted on the popular commuter route.
Iran’s Fars news agency is alleging that emir of Qatar, King Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani helped Israel kill Hamas terror leaders by placing tracking devices throughout the region.
Israel’s Homefront Command has revised its instructions to citizens living within rocket fire of Gaza, and publicized a video with English translation to broadcast important directives.
The average of 2 polls published last week, Channel 2 and Jerusalem Post. The Post poll was conducted November 12-13 and the Channel 2 poll was published November 14.
Residents are advised to take cover immediately.
Reports indicate that a Grad rocket has hit a children's school in Ashkelon. No injuries were reported.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
For Alex Leibowitz and his wife Olga, parents of four, the rocket attack could have had much more serious consequences had it not been for their dog, Louisa.
The highest number of seats polls show the joint Jewish Home-National Union list is 13.
The IDF said that Hamas made cynical use of the stadium.
Crime must go on, even during a time of war in Israel. This morning, the residents of the town of Gan Yavneh, not far from Ashdod and well within the range of Gazan rockets, woke up to the sound of a loud explosion. An EMT unit rushed to the area and discovered a car that […]
'Unofficial' Likud website attacked by Palestinian hackers.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Uploaded to Facebook on Sunday evening by Alarab Net, the newly captioned Syrian photo quickly attracted over 1,200 likes.
Though the international community has been consistent in calling for Israel to stop defending itself from Gazan missile attacks by destroying missile launching sites and parties, Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense systems have gained respect and admiration worldwide, dependably annihilating rockets on their way to targets in Israeli residential areas.
The following was recorded and released by the Government Press Office from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's weekly cabinet meeting:
Two videos meant to strike fear in the hearts of Israelis have been met with snickering and mockery, with YouTube followers eager for an up-cropping of spoofs in response.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
This violation of the human rights of neutral foreigners is yet another example of Hamas’ attempts to manipulate and pressure the press.
Hundreds of homes damaged beyond repair during Hurricane Sandy will be readied for demolition by New York City workers according to an article in the New York Times.
By Chelsea Mosery Tazpit News Agency
When asked if she feels safe living in Haifa, far away from Gaza and it’s rockets, Elisheva says, quite simply, "no place is safe."
In an interview with PBS NewsHour's Ray Suarez, Israel Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren explained the explosion of images circulating around the world, allegedly showing dead Gazan children "targeted" by Israeli air strikes.
A special prayer session has been called for the residents of the south and IDF soldiers.
Yesterday saw one such occurrence—an air strike on an underground launch site was aborted due to the discovery of civilians in the area.
1:02 AM (Sunday) IDF Radio reports that for the past hour, the IDF has been pounding away at terror targets in Gaza. The past few hours have been quieter than usual...and only a few rockets fired at Israel. 12:52 AM This evening, IDF Homefront command installed additional sirens in Herziliya due to the escalation down south. 12:39 […]
Hamas is not allowing at least 22 foreign nationals who wish to exit the Gaza Strip for Israel to do so.
An SMS from the Islamic Jihad to several Israeli Journalists has warned that the Gaza Strip will be the IDF's graveyard.
On Friday evening two rockets hit the Gush Etzion area, south of Jerusalem. Residents were on their way to synagogue on Friday night, when the sirens went off. A short time later 2 rockets hit in the Gush Etzion area. No injuries or damage were reported from those strikes.
3:46 PM Sirens sounding in Ashdod. 3:39 PM As of 3:30 PM today, the IDF Iron Dome system has knocked out 184 Gazan rockets, with a 87% successful it rate! 3:37 PM Ehud Yaari from Channel 2 TV: Traffic jam of IAF Fighter jets awaiting to bomb terror targets in Gaza. 3:23 PM Reports from Gaza that IDF is […]
"We expect continued firing of hundreds of rockets in the coming days."
The Gaza War update for Friday at noon.
"They have a right to self-defense."
Israeli war planes bombed northern Gaza on Friday morning, killing two, as Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil was paying a visit, Palestinian security sources and medics told AFP. "The occupation's planes bombed a group of citizens in the Nazila area" in northern Gaza, the source said, shortly after Israel accused Hamas of failing to observe […]
The IDF is prepared for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to commit to along-term ceasefire.
By Jewish Press Staff Reporter
Late last night The Jewish Press attended a phone briefing with IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich. This is a transcript of the conference, with some of the figures updated.
7:35 AM NYC closed the area around the Israeli Consulate in light of the protests and for security reasons. Security has also been increased around other Israeli sites in the city. The Federation announced they are donating 5 million dollars to Israelis in the South. A Suspicious Object was found near the Jerusalem light rail […]
2:00 AM Reports are coming in of a number of massive IDF attacks across Gaza. Among the major attacks is that the IDF has destroyed over 70 medium range missile launchers in the past hour. Another is a strike on a major Hamas security building in the Sheikh Reduan neighborhood of Gaza City, as well as the […]
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Israel's Channel 10 is reporting that late Thursday evening, November 16, the Israel Defense Force was able to eliminate an additional four members of Gaza's senior terrorist leadership in a targeted strike.
Al Jazeera is reporting major civil unrest in Jordan, with citizens attacking police stations and public offices throughout the country.
Many Jewish day school students in the U.S. and around the world today wore either red, or blue and white to show support for Israel. Still, there are those who are determined to cast Israel as the aggressor.
The Israeli Air Force reportedly hit 70 targets between 9 and 10pm Thursday, including underground medium-range rocket launching pads, bringing the total number of IAF strikes in Operation Pillar of Defense to over 300.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Arabs from Isawiya in east Jerusalem rioted near the Har Hatsofim Hospital, on Mt. Scopus. The rioters threw stones at security forces, blocked the road and shot fireworks at the hospital compound. Spokesperson for the Border Police stated that the Border Police on site kept the rioters away, opened the blocked road and responded with […]
The IDF took a shot near Ismael Haniyeh's house. They hit a jeep parked right outside it. Haniyeh is the current head of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
Hamas has announced that it shot down an Israeli warplane by a land to air missile. The IDF denies the claim. The IDF spokesperson's office assured The Jewish Press that the reported downing of an Israeli plane "never happened."
Palestinian sources in Gaza reported that the commander of Fatah's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Gaza, Salem Thabet, escape an attempt on his life after the air force attacked the house he was in.
Tomorrow, Friday, Jerusalem police plans to limit entrance of Muslim worshipers to the Temple Mount to men ages 40 and older, carrying blue identity cards only (Israeli citizens). Women of any age will be permitted to enter. Police will increase the forces staged around the Temple Mount and the Old City by several thousand policemen, […]
The funeral for Mira Sharf has begun in Jerusalem. Sharf was killed in a rocket attack on Thursday in Kiryat Melachi. She was a a Chabad Shaliach. Her husband Shmulik and their children are currently still in the hospital. Aharon Samdaja and Itzik Amsalem were also killed in the rocket attack.
By Steve
8:21 PM IDF Spokesman confirms, Defense Minister green lights calling up 30,000 reservists. 8:19 PM Direct hit on house in Be'er Sheva. No injuries reported. 8:16 PM 5 rockets shots down by Iron Dome system over Be'er Sheva. 8:14 PM Rockets landing near Kiryat Melachi during funeral of Mira Sharf HY"D and Aaron Semadje HY"D. 8:10 PM Explosions over Ashkelon. […]
8:09 PM A car in Be'er Sheva was hit by a rocket, and went up in fire. A factory in Be'er Sheva was hit.
IDF forces are assembled in their designated pre-invasion areas.
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