Ceasefire a Poor Outcome for Israel
Today, the IDF announced that it had “accomplished its pre-determined objectives for Operation Pillar of Defense, and has inflicted severe damage to Hamas and its military capabilities.” It is embarrassing to read this statement.
Ceasefire Press Conference in Progress
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.
IDF Drops Warning Leaflets Over Gaza Strip Again
In preparation for an impending ground incursion, and in an attempt to minimize civilian casualties, even at the cost of losing the element of...
Hamas’ ‘Operation Death Wish’ vs. Israel’s Protective Edge
Hamas, like the Palestinian Authority, is destroying itself.
Gaza Imam: Breaking Ceasefire Would Be A Sin
A Muslim imam in Gaza has issued a religious edict, or fatwa, that says it is a sin to violate the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
IDF Spokesman: Our Forces Fired at the Legs of Palestinians Trying to Infiltrate Israel
Palestinians claim that the IDF killed and injured Gazans who approached the border fence.
Damage Inflicted on Hamas in Operation Pillar of Defense
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 Ashkelon Beach
Two Rockets at Ashekelon Beach. No injuries.
Does Israel now get to complain to Egypt about the ceasefire violations?
Egypt’s Morsi Hailed ‘Power Broker’
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”.
Germany “Relieved” That Fighting Between Israelis and Gazans is Over
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".
Post-Ceasefire, Outraged Citizens Take to Streets
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 FM: Iran to Blame for Gaza War
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.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Official Statement on the Cease Fire
PM Netanyahu's Statement at November 21 Press Conference with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense - Operation Pillar of Defense – Cease-Fire
Arabs in Jerusalem Celebrate Israel’s Capitulation with Fireworks
Reports in Rotter News indicated that Arabs in Beit Tzafafa are celebrating Israel's announcement of a ceasefire by shooting off fireworks.
Text of Ceasefire Agreement
"Israel shall stop all hostilities in the Gaza Strip land sea and air, including incursions and targeting of individuals."
What if the Siren Goes off When I’m Alone?
What world do we live in that a 12-year old has to consider going into a bomb shelter alone?
Home Front Command Issues New Guidelines for Southern Communities
Home Front Command has issued defense guidelines to residents of the South. In communities between 0 and 4 miles from the Gaza Strip border:...
US Blocks UN Security Council Statement Condemning Israel
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.
Wed. War Update – 11 Year Old Hurt in Post Cease Fire Attack
Latest update on the war with Gaza, for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
I Love the Smell of Missiles in the Morning
Some people like the smell of napalm in the morning, but I love the smell of missiles.
A Thank You from JewishPress.com
Thank you to all our readers who responded and opened up their homes to residents from Israel's south.
Noontime War Update
The Gaza War update for Friday at noon.
Netanyahu Offers Temporary Cease Fire
The IDF is prepared for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to commit to along-term ceasefire.
How You Can Help the People of Sderot
You can help the residents of Sderot in a way that will really help.
Of Course it was Planned!
I quickly lost count of how many rockets were fired at my country. At one point, the reporter was counting - "one, two, three, four, five, no six, seven, eight.
IAF Drops Warning Leaflets over Gaza Strip
The IAF dispersed leaflets above several locations in the Gaza Strip. These leaflets warn the residents of the Gaza Strip to stay away from Hamas,...
Gaza Launching Long-Range Rockets Northward
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...
Rockets Shot at Dimona
Channel 1 reports that missiles shot at Dimona. Missile landed north of Dimona.
Girl injured from shrapnel.
IDF and Shabak Targeting Hamas Personnel with Artillery
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...