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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday made the following statement:
Hamas claimed that they launched 2 Fajr (long-range) rockets at Tel Aviv at 9:30AM. Israel Channel 2 says that it is now believed that recently intercepted rockets over Ashdod were of the long-range variety.
Lachish Region Police Chief, Commander Alon Levavi, was at the scene in Kiryat Malachi and was adamant in his statement: "If the public had followed the instructions in this case (referring to the three killed and six injured from 2 Grad hits), we probably could have reported fewer casualties." Internal security Minister Yizhak Aharonovitch said: […]
9:31 AM Eulogies for Ahmed Jabari have begun in Gaza. At 11:30 AM they will be taking what's left of the terrorist's body to burial Note to IDF: 11:30 might be a good time to kill a lot of terrorists in one shot.
9:29 AM Rockets landing in Ashdod. Sirens sounding throughout the city.
9:08 AM 2 women, 1 man killed in Kiryat Melachi strike. Baby moderately wounded. Dozens being treated for shell shock. 9:05 AM In the past 5 minutes, 4 barrages of rocket attacks on Ashdod. House in Kiryat Gat hit. No injuries reported. IDF expresses concern that as the day goes by, rocket attacks will intensify.
A tanker truck carrying potasium bromide was hit by a rocket. No reports of injuries
8:52 AM There are 3 confirmed dead in the rocket strike in Kiryat Melachi, and a baby is injured, in moderate condition. The rocket hit the 4th story of an apartment building. IDF reporter is under rocket fire in Kiryat Melchi, as she is reporting live from the scene Rockets falling in Kiryat Melachi […]
Three dead in Kiryat Malachi, 30 injured. In Ashdod two are lightly injured from a Grad rocket.
8:40 AM In the past 20 minutes, 30-40 rockets fired from Gaza. There was a direct hit on a house in Kiryat Melachi. Reports of critically wounded woman. 2 injured. People trapped. MDA and police responding. Sirens in Be'er Sheva 8:01 AM Muslim Bros call for global "Day of Rage" against IDF "aggression" 8:00 […]
YNET reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu has spoken with US President Obama and updated him on the IDF operation in Gaza, and thanked him for the USA support for Israel to defend itself.
Palestinian Authority begs the UN to force Israel to stop the"aggression" against the Palestinian people.
Unconfirmed reports from Arab media: Syria has attacked Israeli bases in Golan in retaliation to the aggression on Gaza. Unconfirmed. Investigating... Update: As this report from the Arab media cannot be confirmed at this time, we are assuming it's false.
The cabinet officially gave the IDF open-ended permission to call up reserve soldiers to fight against Gaza.
IDF Radio confirms that Israeli Embassy staff in Egypt are returning home due to security concerns. It's not known if Israel's ambassador will be returning in the near future.
IDF Radio reports that 70 rockets were fire at Israel from Gaza today. 25 were successfully intercepted. One woman was injured y shrapnel in Be'er Sheva.
Conflicting reports on IDF radio. Egyptian sources claim entire Israeli diplomatic staff returning home to Israel. Reuters says that the embassy staff are remaining and the embassy remains open as usual.
IDF announces that not only did they destroy most of the long-range Fajr missiles, but also Hamas's unmanned military drone program. (GLZ 23:41) Hamas didn't even know that Israel knew all about it.
Arab and Leftwing Students from Hebrew University in Jerusalem will be demonstrating for solidarity with Hamas tomorrow at 12:00 PM at the Mount Scopus campus.
The Resolution was introduced by Sabreen Shalabi, and seconded by Shadi Jafari, with support from Ali Abunimeh and Noam Chomsky.
IDF Naval Warships firing at terrorist positions in Gaza.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak made the following statement at a press conference earlier this evening (Wednesday, 14 November 2012), at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv:
As of 10:44 PM, a total of 55 rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza. 10:55 PM Ashkelon hit by rocket in attack from 10:51. No known injuries. 10:53 PM 2 Rockets land in Beer Sheva. No known injuries or damage.
Israel's ambassador to Egypt left Egypt suddenly, with no explanation.
Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Warren issued a statement on behalf of the United States backing Israel's decision to conduct targeted attacks against sources of terror against civilians in the south of the country.
Al-Ahram newspaper online reports:
A Twitter account which alleges itself to be the "The official web site of Al Qassam Brigades in Palestine" is simul-tweeting its military responses to Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense ("Amud Anan") for its almost 4,000 followers.
Britain's Foreign Office issued a statement following the targeted killing of Hamas terror chief Ahmad Jabari:
Barzilai hospital moving all patients to protected area.
Channel 1 reports that missiles shot at Dimona. Missile landed north of Dimona. Girl injured from shrapnel.
Since this morning, throughout Judea and Samaria, there have been demonstrations and violent marches of thousands of Arabs, to mark the so called "Palestinian Independence Day."
Egyptian military sources confirmed on Wednesday that missiles were launched from the northern Sinai town of Rafah at the Israeli kibbutz Kerem Shalom, Egypt Independent reported. Israel and Egypt will be forming a joint military committee at Israel's request to examine the circumstances surrounding the missile launch, the sources said. Israel's Channel 10 reported that […]
Amid rumors that Egypt is planning to send home the Israeli ambassador to Cairo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Amr issued a statement Wednesday evening, condemning the Israeli air strikes in Gaza and demanding the strikes to end immediately, according to Al Ahram. This has been the first official Egyptian response to the assassination of […]
The Ma'an news agency, which is a fairly reliable source of news about both the Gaza Strip and the PA, has lost its server for the time being. The site offers an apology to its many readers and promises to come back soon.
Ma'ariv reports that the Hadash Movement is planning to to hold a demonstration tomorrow opposite Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv against the IDF operation in Gaza. MK Muhammed Berachah, the Chairman of Hadash, reportedly said "Netanyahu is creating another round in the cycle of blood for the sake of Zionist political interests."
At least 10 rockets were fired at Be'er Sheva in the Negev this evening. Several sirens were sounded in the city Throngs of Israeli student pack the Be'er Sheva train station, due to the closing of Ben Gurion University. To accommodate the masses of students, Israel Rail Road is sending extra long trains to evacuate the students […]
Background information on Ahmed al Jaabari, who was recently taken out by the IDF and the General Security Service (the "shaback"). Al Jaabari served 13 years in Israeli prison for his role in 1982 terror attack until he was released in 1995 (Ma'an) He gained prominence among Palestinians for his role in the attack of the IDF […]
Reuters is reporting that the New Israeli Shekel has hit a two-month low in the wake of Israel's assassination of Hamas Military chief Ahmad al-Jaabari. A dealer from Israel Discount Bank, Dan Biro, told Reuters that the drop was more than had been expected.
Palestinian terrorist group, The Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) has responded to the assassination of Hamas no. 2 Ahmad al-Jaabari, verbally at least, Palestinian news website, Ma'an reported. "With this assassination, Israel has opened the gates of hell," PRC spokesman Abu Mujahid told Ma'an. "Cowardly settlers had better flee to shelters where we will bury them and they will […]
The IDF and Shabak are working closely together along with the Artillery units to take out individual Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Sort of like swatting a fly with a cannon. The operation is ongoing.
Throngs of Israeli student pack the Be'er Sheva train station, due to the closing of Ben Gurion University. To accommodate the masses of students, Israel Rail Road is sending extra long trains to evacuate the students looking to escape northward.
Israel has achieved a major success by taking out Hamas's Fajr-5 rocket capabilities which could have hit Tel Aviv. IDF is reporting that Hamas wanted to prove their capabilities due to Israel's strike on Jabari, but are now almost completely powerless to hit anything further than 40KM from Gaza.
Bibi meeting with Cabinet and Defense officials in Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv. IAF continuing strikes, explosions heard throughout Gaza. Secondary explosions from munition bunkers also heard.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry demands that Israel immediately stop attacking Gaza, and warned Israel against the consequences of not stopping.
Palestinians report that the IAF took out 2 more terrorists in Beit Lahia that were about to launch a rocket at Israel.
Above is a photo from the airstrikes on Gaza at around 4:30 PM Wednesday.
By Steve
Meretz MK Zahava Galon says killing Jabri was not worthwhile and that Israel should negotiate immediately to stop the violence. Chadash MK Dov Hanin asked, "When will they learn that after each assassination there will be revenge." Israeli leftists and Arabs decry defensive IDF operation on Gaza, calling for demonstration tonight in front Likud Tel-Aviv HQ.
Reports that the Moslem Brotherhood in Egypt is called for Egpyitan President Muhammed Morsi to sever all ties with Israel as a result of the Israeli operation against Gazan terror. Morsi's office to hold press conference within the hour. (Ehud Yaari, Channel 2 TV)
Update from Magen David Adom: MDA has gone to level 3 (highest level of prepardeness) in Israel's South, and the rest of the country has gone to MDA level 2...
IDF "Tzav 8" emergency call up orders for reservists are currently for Homefront Command soldiers (to help with incoming missile threats) and not for additional combat battalions. IDF ground troops preparing.
Home Front Command has issued defense guidelines to residents of the South. In communities between 0 and 4 miles from the Gaza Strip border: upon hearing sirens or an explosion, you must get into a protected space within the available period of time. Schools will be closed tomorrow. There is a temporary prohibition on public […]
Homefront Command Cancels School for all municipalities within a 40 kilometer radius of Gaza.
In the coming hours, the smoke will continue to rise above Gaza.
5:34 PM, Israel Time: The IDF carried out an extensive attack damaging to the long-range launch capabilities (over 25 miles) of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The attack caused significant damage to underground launch systems and weapons and ammunition storehouses belonging to terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. The purpose of the attack is to disrupt the […]
Update, 5:34 PM, Israel Time: The IDF carried out an extensive attack damaging to the long-range launch capabilities (over 25 miles) of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The attack caused significant damage to underground launch systems and weapons and ammunition storehouses belonging to terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. The purpose of the attack is to disrupt […]
Israel just eliminated one of the top five military generals in Hamas, Ra'ad Ater. The IDF also announced the beginning of Operation "Amud Anan" (Pillar of Cloud) in Gaza.
Chairman of the Knesset State Comptroller’s Committee MK Uri Ariel welcomes the new Bayit Yehudi list for Knesset: “I congratulate the contenders and those who were chosen in the Bayit Yehudi party. Now we are geared toward unifying the ranks and returning the National Orthodox camp to its historic influential position on the political map. […]
By Ron Kampeas
WASHINGTON – The Republican Party as a whole is reconsidering how it might have done better in an election that saw the party fail to win the White House and suffer modest losses in Congress, and Jewish Republicans and conservatives are coming forward with their own insights.
The Shabak (Israel's General Secret Service) just announced that Ahmed Jabari, the second in command of the Hamas military, was killed today by the IDF in a surgical strike.
All but Smoliansky are allies of Naftali Bennett who trounced MK Zvulon Orlev to become the new chairman of the party last week.
JewishPress.com received an eye witness account of a Grad missile that landed in Naveh, a mere 100 meters from the Otzem (Atzmona) Premilitary Academy. Shocked yeshiva students had just finished lunch and were outside when the rocket slammed down in front of them, with shrapnel landing a mere few yards away from where they were […]
Arabs and foreign anarchists have had a busy day on Wednesday, blocking main roads and running protests. In Gush Etzion, army and police are expecting a number of attempts to close down the main highways, and have prepared for that possibility. Local residents have been warned of possible delays caused by these provocateurs.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will soon issue a report showing that Iranian nuclear centrifuges are dramatically increasing their production, according to a report by the AFP.
If the UN accepts Palestine as a nonmember state, effectively recognizing its bid to become a state, Israel may cancel all or part of the Oslo accords according to reports, and may even go as far as working to oust Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas from his position.
As residents of areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy struggle to pick up the pieces, Americans and their Israeli loved ones thousands of miles away from the aftermath are getting free emotional and psychological support to cope with the disaster thanks to experts at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Syrian rebel soldiers calling themselves “Eagles of the Golan” have taken over Beerajam and Bariqa in Southern Syria, in an area which serves as a demilitarized zone between Israel and the country to the north.
Dr. Roland Masse, a teacher of radiopathology at Percy Military Training Hospital, where PLO chairman Yasser Arafat was hospitalized before his death on November 11, 2004, has given the first interview related to Arafat’s death in eight years, telling The Times of Israel that there is “absolutely no way” the blood libel blaming Israel for poisoning the leader is true.
Caesarea Golf Club will host the 3rd Annual Ezer Mizion Golf Classic tournament on Wednesday, November 21. The popular event, which is due to attract serious golfers and philanthropists from the United States, Canada and Israel, will raise funds for Ezer Mizion's Bone Marrow Donor Registry, the global Jewish bone marrow donor registry. Ezer Mizion, […]
On Tuesday night, around 100 English speaking Likud members and supporters got to hear MK Tzipi Hotoveli, MK Gila Gamliel and Jerusalem City Council member Yair Gabai address some of the major issues of the day, in English. The event, which was held at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, and lasted over two hours, was […]
Two months ago the Likud announced two major victories, yet since then, neither has made it over the finish line.
The National Union (HaIchud HaLeumi)’s reaction to Eldad and Ben-Ari’s announcement: “The Israeli political left-wing is elated at the news that our partners are splitting away and setting up a new party, because it means that tens of thousands of right-wing votes will be wasted, and that we have returned to the type of politics […]
By JTA
French police reportedly arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of scrawling “death to Jews” on a synagogue near Paris. The man is suspected of writing the message with a black marker on Nov. 7 or Nov. 8 on the entrance to the synagogue of Pantin in Seine-Saint-Denis near Paris, according to the municipality. The radio network […]
In an interview with CNN last night, President Shimon Peres said that if "Gazan mothers want to sleep at night, they must understand that all mothers want to sleep at night" including Israeli mothers.
The Palestinians believe Arafat was poisoned by Israel. Now they plan to exhume his body to prove it.
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States declined by 13% in 2011, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The annual ADL Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents reported a total of 1,080 incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment, compared to 1,239 incidents reported in 2010. It is the lowest number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded by […]
Left-wing German MPs are threatening to oppose their government's attempt to keep male circumcision legal in Germany. More than 50 MPs from three parties are now proposing that parents should have to wait until their son is 14 so he can give his informed consent to the operation. Last summer, a regional court ruled that […]
At age 99, Isaac Volinsky was given the opportunity to put on tefillin for the first time in his life, the Australian J-Wire reported. He did it at the “120 Club” for elderly expatriate Soviets in Sydney. With more than 50 club members looking on, Lubavitch Rabbi Eli Schlanger helped Volinsky put on the tefillin. […]
By JTA
Some 4,000 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and communal leaders from more than 75 countries gathered in New York for their 29th international conference. Many of the rabbis attending the conference over the weekend brought relief supplies and funds from their communities around the world to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, and volunteered their time for relief efforts. […]
By JTA
Officials of the Simon Wiesenthal Center met with Ecuadorian authorities to seek their support in asking Cuba to release American prisoner Alan Gross. The meetings came on the sidelines of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's Latin American gathering of Jewish communities in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Sergio Widder, the Wiesenthal Center's Latin American […]
The plan is to stagger their recruitment, to allow IDF manpower officials to study the process.
Hamas called the meeting to try and avoid further casualties.
After this morning's missile attack, residents of Ashdod, north of Gaza, have had their nerves frayed further Tuesday morning with the booms of numerous explosions. It turns out, the IDF is now conducting training for their new Patriot missile system, as well as testing out a new Iron Dome. So that's what the latest booms […]
Residents of Ashdod heard an explosion, but no "Red Alert" siren at just after 6 AM Tuesday morning.
Late Monday afternoon, Israel time, a mortar shell hit an open area in the vicinity of an IDF post in the central Golan Heights, as part of the internal conflict inside Syria, causing no damage or injuries.
Angry and frightened Israeli civilians in southern Israel are imploring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to unleash an IDF military strike against Hamas and its terrorists allies in the Gaza Strip in response to the recent spate of rocket and mortar attacks emanating from there. Those attacks have caused damage to commercial and residential structures and have sent thousands of residents to local trauma centers.
Given President Obama's win and victories of many of their candidates, a reasonable morning-after position for J Street would be quiet satisfaction, or even – why not? – gleeful rejoicing. But J Street, which has rarely met a critic of Israel it didn't like, instead tried to promote itself as an integral part of the campaign, a driving wind propelling Democratic victories. So eager to claim a starring role, J Street released details of several exit polls they commissioned which, upon examination, tell far more about how little J Street matters.
Chairman of the Knesset State Comptroller’s Committee MK Uri Ariel reacted to the deteriorating security situation in Southern Israel, saying: “Israel’s weakness in the face of the escalating terrorism against residents of Southern Israel must end. It’s about time to let the IDF win again, to stop allowing the fear from the International Community’s reaction […]
Israel’s gross domestic product is expected to grow at a much higher annual rate than the United States for the next 48 years, according to a report by the OECD.
Following a stabbing incident in which a visitor to the Jewish community of Maale HaZeitim adjacent to the historic Mount of Olives Jewish cemetery was attacked by Arabs in the Ras Al-Amud neighborhood, an Egged bus transporting Jewish residents to and from the enclave was smashed by rock-throwers, who committed the attack from the same place at which the stabbing took place.
Last Sunday, representatives of Neturei Karta participated in the annual memorial service in Ramallah marking the day of the passing of PLO Chairman Yassir Arafat.
As rocket barrages assault southern Israel, Iran launched its own air operations Monday, in the form of massive air defense drills.
As Israel’s border with Gaza heats up, Israeli officials from the highest echelons have declared that the State will defend Israeli citizens.
A barrage of rockets eight hours after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has brought a quick end to the quiet, with Israel ramping up preparations for possible ground reprisals to end attacks from Gaza on civilians in Israel’s south.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
It was a daunting, dismal weekend for Israel’s south, particularly for Israelis living in communities bordering the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Along with the rain, more than 100 Gaza rockets struck the south, wounding four Israelis and sending countless others into shock and trauma, while damaging homes, businesses and vehicles.
By David Wilder, Tazpit News Agency
Toward early mid-afternoon the tents start popping up on the lawn in the park across from the Cave of Machpela.
November 13, 2026 
