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Terrorism / Israel / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas to Buy N. Korean Weapons as Kerry Pledges $47 Million in Gaza Aid

By Jewish Press Staff

Wouldn't a direct wire transfer from the White House to Pyongyang have saved on the wire transfer fees?

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket in Eilat

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The number of rockets and missiles fired on Israel is decreasing, but the war is far from over.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Travel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Report: FAA Backed Down After Israeli Threat to Ramp Up

By Shalom Bear

Israel threatened to go disproportional on Gaza, if the FAA ban on US flights to Israel wasn't rescinded.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

UNRWA Chagrined to Find 20 Rockets in Gaza School

By Rachel Levy

UNRWA discovered 20 rockets stashed in one of its schools in Gaza on Wednesday during a routine inspection.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

'Color White' Code: Helping Couples Escape the Fire in the South to Get Married

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The rockets falling across Israel in the past few days have caused disturbances and hindrance in all facets of life, including weddings.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanon Shoots at Israel Again

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least two rockets were fired at Israel from Lebanon on Saturday night.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Live Updates: Latest Gaza Rocket Launches (New Attack: Friday 5:21 PM)

By Jewish Press News Desk

5:53pm Shabbat Shalom from the Israel staff. 5:21 Shaar HaNegev....Sedot HaNegev alerts. 5:04pm Multiple rockets shot at Shaar Hanegev. 4:58pm More rockets. ..Shaar HaNegev and Sedot Negev. 4:55pm Rockets shot at Sedot Negev and Shaar HaNegev. 4:28pm Eshkol. 3:40pm Bnei Shimon Region 3:38pm Ein HaShlosha 3:27PM Rocket Alert Beer Sheva, Omer, Bnei Shimon region, Ofakim, […]

The Muqata

What should Israel do about a Hamas Rockets about to Hit the Palestinian Authority?

By Jameel@Muqata

Jameel asks if Israel has a moral obligation to shoot down Hamas rockets that will hit Palestinian Authority civilians. What do you think?

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanon - 6 Rockets Almost Landed in Israel

By Shalom Bear

The Lebanese Army discovered that 6 rockets were supposed to have launched at Israel

Video of the Day

The Children's "Color Red" Song

By Jewish Press Staff

This is disturbing. Necessary. But disturbing.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Intifada / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Live Updates: Latest Gaza Rocket Launches (Thursday)

By Jewish Press News Desk

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 […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Rocket Fire Chief Killed in Air Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinians reporting extensive damage in Gaza, but will not acknowledge death of senior Rocket Corps officer

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Rockets and Fighting Generate Financial Loss

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Over 100 claims have been made so far as a result of damage caused by the rockets in the south, totaling at 10,000,000 NIS.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Live Updates: Gaza Rocket Launches (Last Update: Midnight)

By Jewish Press News Desk

12:00am (Wednesday) IDF Radio reports: Rocket landed in Hadera....farthest north ever for a rocket from Gaza. 2 rockets fired at Rishon in the past hour. One intercepted by Iron Dome. One fell in open area started a fire. 11:14pm Sirens in Ashdod and Yavneh.... 11:13pm Sirens in Kfar Saba... 11:10pm MORE SIRENS in Rishon. 11:10pm […]

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IDF's Operation "Protective Edge" Begins Against Gaza

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 / Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Cabinet Decides Against IDF Gaza Op

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Cabinet decided to not do an IDF op in Gaza, despite the escalation in rocket attacks.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

9 Gaza Terrorists Dead in IAF Air Strikes

By Rachel Levy

Israel killed 9 terrorists and destroyed real terror targets Sunday night, as its citizens spent a whole day in bomb shelters.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Rockets from Gaza

Updated: Israel Finally Attacking Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Citizens as far away as Be'er Sheva are reporting hearing explosions as Israeli Air Force planes shoot missiles at targets in Gaza.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Mortar Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sorry, it's hard to keep up with all the rocket and mortar attacks, now that a ceasefire may happen.

Israel / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Ceasefire?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Will there be a ceasefire in a few hours between Gaza and Israel?

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Israel to Gaza: Stop or We'll Say Stop Again

By Jewish Press News Desk

Presumably the barrage of Gazan rockets on Israel this past half hour, was the response

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Morning Rockets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two rockets from Gaza fell near a southern Kibbutz, just before 8 AM.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine"

Overnight Rockets and Attacks; Terror Cell Hit

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF also took out a rocket terror cell as they were preparing their rockets to launch.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists

Ya'alon: 'We Won't Ignore the Fire'

By Rachel Levy

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon says Israel 'won't ignore the fire' and 'will know how to lay its hands on' whoever threatens Israel.

Israel / US / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

US Been Meeting With Hamas for Months; Warns 'We'll Be Watching'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Residents of southern Israel can rest easy: Hamas promised not to fire rockets at Israel from Gaza anymore!

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Gazan Rockets Pound Israeli Communities Over the Holiday

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

At least ten rockets were fired by Gaza terrorists at Israeli civilian targets over the holiday.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Settlements

Israel Develops ‘Cyber Negev’ as Powerful Defense against Missiles

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

It was no coincidence when Netanyahu said that the Negev will be a cyber capital and that no rockets will be fired at it.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Iran / News Briefs / Egypt

Ceasefire Reported in Gaza-Israel ‘Chicken War’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Another ceasefire leaves Islamic Jihad with lots of good PR and Israel with a finger on the trigger.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Update: Over 70 Rockets Fired on Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Either Hamas is trigger-happy again or has lost all control of Islamic Jihad terrorists

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Photo Essay: The Iranian Weapons Unloaded

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF releases photos of the weapons captured from the Iranian smuggling ship, Klos-C

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs

Missile Hits Israel despite Hamas Pledge to Prevent Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Terrorists form Gaza attacked Israel with one and possibly two missiles on Thursday despite pledges by Hamas that it would halt rocket firing. Either Hamas is not capable of controlling rival terrorist gangs, which has been the situation off and on for more two years, or it has returned to its old tactic of  pledging […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Gaza Terrorists Continue Rocket War, Test IDF’s Threats

By Jewish Press News Desk

Terrorists from Hamas-ruled Gaza attacked southern Israel again Sunday morning with two more rockets that exploded in open areas and caused no damage or injuries. Military officials said last week that Israel will not allow a return to the days of “tit-for-tat” retaliation, with Hamas and other terrorists launching a couple of rockets a day […]

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists

Iron Dome Intercepts 5 Rockets, 1 Hits Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's Iron Dome defense system saved more lives early Thursday morning.

Israel / News Briefs

Rocket-Proof Rail Station Opens in Sderot

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new railway station in rocket-battered Sderot in southern Israel now is one of the safest places in town following its opening Tuesday afternoon. The terminal was built with special reinforcements to protect passengers from Kassam rockets, thousands of which have exploded in the small city since the Oslo War, otherwise known as the Second […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Gaza Terrorists Attack with Mortars; IDF Retaliates

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Air Force aircraft targeted two concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza early Thursday afternoon after terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked with two mortar shells , one on Wednesday and one Thursday morning. "Launching rockets against Israel and its civilians is a breach of our sovereignty,” said  IDF Spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner. As usual, […]

Op-Eds

As Egypt Nears Civil War, Israel on High Alert

By Yaakov Lappin

Near the Sinai peninsula, the Israeli Defense Forces continue on high alert, watching every suspicious movement in the sands near the Egyptian border for signs of the next attack.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

More Rockets from Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

As Israel begins talks with the Palestinian Authority, two rockets launched from Gaza hit Israel on Tuesday morning. The rockets fell in open areas, and no damage or injuries were reported.

Terrorism / Israel / Syria / News Briefs

Updated: Syrian Infiltrators Attack IDF Patrol on Golan, and 25 Mortars Too

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two Syrian rebels crossed over into the Golan on Tuesday night. The IDF now believes that it was Syrian army soldiers who simultaneously opened fire at the IDF patrol, from across the border. The IDF soldiers shot back at the source of the fire. No IDF soldiers were injured in the attack. The status of […]

A Soldier's Mother

Proportionality - Missiles on New York?

By Paula Stern

I saw this graphic on Facebook and thought I'd share it.

Israel / News Briefs

UPDATED: Rockets Launched at Eilat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Security forces are checking the source of three loud explosion that were heard throughout the entire city of Eilat. Initial reports now say that 2 rockets were apparently launched at Eilat from the Sinai and landed in open areas outside the city. There are no reports of damage or injury, and security forces are looking […]

Terrorism / Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Rebel Rockets on Beirut Signal Civil War across from the Galilee

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

An unstable enemy country is often worse than a known foe. Syrian rebel rocket attacks on Hezbollah areas in Beirut leave Israel with a powder keg from the Golan Heights to the Mediterranean Sea.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

US Likes New Israel Radar That Detects Mortar Fire

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rada, an Israeli company, is gearing up for production of its new tactical radar that the U.S. Army and the IDF may use to pinpoint the source of mortar fire and rocket fire. Rada has successfully tested its Multi-mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR), the independent Israel Defense website reported. The U.S. Army asked Rada to carry […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Gaza Terrorists Resume Aerial War on Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hamas is either playing war games again or again are losing control of rival terrorists. Either way, two rockets or mortar shells hit southern Israel, which probably will respond “proportionately.”

A Soldier's Mother

Eilat Has Been Hit

By Paula R. Stern

People go to Eilat to get away from it all, but today the trouble came to them.

Op-Eds

Amidst the Chaos, the IDF Preserves Israel's Independence

By Yaakov Lappin

With Israel's military is at its strongest, the country is capable of dealing with its highly chaotic and dangerous environment.

A Soldier's Mother

'Attacking Each Other'?

By Paula R. Stern

No country in the world would put up with rockets being fired regularly across its border.

CIFWatch

How the British Media Covered Omar Misharawi’s Death

By Adam Levick

The damage done by the now iconic image of Misharawi clutching his slain child can not be ameliorated by even the clearest retractions.

This Ongoing War

Gaza Terrorists Trying to Destroy Power Plant That Supplies Them

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

Israel supplies 125 megawatts of electricity to the Gaza Strip from the power station in Ashkelon that has come under repeated rocket fire over the past six years.

A Soldier's Mother

Rockets Precede Him

By Paula R. Stern

I believe it is because of Obama's upcoming visit. The Palestinians have been cooking up this idea of when and how to put on the pressure.

This Ongoing War

Expect Bad Things in Southern Lebanon

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

Hezbollah is preparing for the next conflict with Israel.

A Soldier's Mother

The Israeli General and His New Mercedes

By Paula R. Stern

A general showed up to the checkpoint in full uniform driving a brand new, sparkling clean Mercedes.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF and Corporal Lolly Reveal New Year's Resolutions

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The first IDF resolution was, naturally, to provide security for the people of Israel.

This Ongoing War

How did Israel Strike Hamas With Such Painstaking Accuracy and Still Get So Beaten Up?

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

The facts tend to be less urgent for individuals with an ideological predisposition to kicking out at Israel at every opportunity.

A Soldier's Mother

From Sad-ish to Glad-ish

By Paula R. Stern

Boring is one of God's greatest gifts, especially for a soldier's mother.

A Soldier's Mother

Settling Back to Quiet

By Paula R. Stern

May God forever bless us with these messy floors and children who never listen for the siren, never look where to hide.

Op-Eds

Hamas Hates Fatah, Sunnis Hate Shiites, But They All hate Jews So Much More

By Shoshana Bryen

It is entirely possible for two parties to hate each other, but to agree they hate you more.

This Ongoing War

Lies, Damned Lies and Rockets

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

The chances that Gazan mortars and rockets are being withdrawn from service? Not so great.

Op-Eds

Hamastan: The Genie in the Bottle

By Amin Farouk

The genie will be let out according to the strategic needs of Sunni Islam.

Op-Eds

'Because they Could'

By Shoshana Bryen

In contrast to rogue players, Israel uses force only because it has to.

Op-Eds / Khaled Abu Toameh

Is Abbas About to Join Hamas?

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Abbas was one of the first Arab leaders to congratulate Hamas on its "victory" over Israel during the recent eight-day confrontation.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Sports

FIFA to Rebuild Hamas Rocket Launching Site

By Jewish Press News Desk

FIFA generously plans to rebuild the Gaza soccer stadium. The stadium was used as a Hamas launching pad to shoot Fajr-5 rockets at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

America's Rabbi / Shmuley Boteach

This Time It's Personal

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

When my daughter first made aliyah she was a student at Hebrew University. After a year she called me and told me she was enlisting.

News Briefs

Magic Wand Works

By Jewish Press News Desk

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 […]

Op-Eds

Hamas's Victory: How Muslims See It

By Harold Rhode

It hard to imagine that at least some of Israel's leaders do not understand the Muslim mindset.

Op-Eds / Analysis

The Hollow Ceasefire and How It Can Be Fixed

By MK Aryeh Eldad

The sole purpose of this ceasefire is to allow Netanyahu to survive the coming election.

America's Rabbi / Shmuley Boteach

Will My Muslim Brothers Condemn Hamas?

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

If the targeting of innocent civilians by terrorist organizations is not wrong, then morality has no meaning.

Emes Ve-Emunah

For Gaza: Peace or Devastation

By Harry Maryles

Israel should continue to try and avoid civilian casualties as much as possible - but basically bomb Gaza into the stone age.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Two More Lebanese Rockets Neutralized

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two more rockets pointed at Israel were found and neutralized in Lebanon.

Editorial

The President And Operation Pillar Of Defense

By Editorial Board

True to his word, President Obama has demonstrated that when it comes to Israel’s security, he does indeed have the country’s back. In the current confrontation with Hamas, he has from the start unequivocally laid the blame on Hamas and said Israel has the right to defend itself and that for the crisis to end Hamas must stop firing rockets at Israel.

Terrorism / Israel

A Generation of Children Growing in the Shadow of Gaza's Terror Rockets

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Almost half of Sderot’s preteens suffer from signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Felafel on Rye

Dear Abba: They Won't Send Us in

By Tzvi Fishman

We learned in Lebanon that we can’t defeat the enemy with our Air Force alone. What’s the point of a truce that will last for three weeks until Hamas fires more rockets at Israel?

Op-Eds / Khaled Abu Toameh

An Arab View...

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Scenes of jubilation over the rocket attacks on Israel were also reported in several Palestinian cities in the West Bank, including Ramallah, the center of Palestinian "pragmatism and moderation."

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Tuesday War Updates: 2 Al-Aqsa TV Journalists Killed in Air Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

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 […]

This Ongoing War

When Hamas Rockets Land on... Gaza

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

The IDF says no fewer than 99 such explosive devices have 'fallen short' in the last four days.

News Briefs

Grad Hits Ashkelon School

By Malkah Fleisher

Reports indicate that a Grad rocket has hit a children's school in Ashkelon. No injuries were reported.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

In Thousands of Israeli Homes, Wives Await Return of Reservist Husbands

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."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

As Horrific Images Outrage the Globe, Israeli Ambassador Explains Cynical Goals

By Malkah Fleisher

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.

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Gush Etzion Hit

By Jewish Press News Desk

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.

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

IDF Spokesperson: Air Attacks Continue, As Do Rocket Launches

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.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Israel Air Force Pummeling Gaza Terror Targets At Rate of 1 Every 51 Seconds

By Malkah Fleisher

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.

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

8:25 PM Gaza Update

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. […]

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

7:50 PM Gaza War Update

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:47 PM Sirens: Bnei Shimon and Har Hebron 7:46 PM Sirens: Be'er Sheva 7:45 PM Magen David Adom has raised the level of preparedness in the Central Region (Tel Aviv area) to the highest level possible. 7:43 PM More rockets fired at Eshkol region. 7:40 PM Reports that one rocket landed in Bat Yam. 7:36 PM Cellular networks in […]

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Rockets Target Rishon L'Tzion and Updates

By Jewish Press News Desk

6:05 PM Official Statement from the Rishon Municipality: We request from the public to adhere to the directives of the IDF Homefront Command. When hearing a siren, enter the nearest secure area; bomb shelter or room with the least amount of external walls, windows and doors. It is forbidden to leave the safe area till 10 minutes […]

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Update of the Past Few Hours of Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

4:45 PM Rocket falls in S'derot. Unconfirmed report of rocket landing in Rishon. UPDATE: Sirens in S'derot were false. But reports of rocket landing in Ashdod. 4:42 PM Sirens heard in Rishon L'Tzion which is much closer to the Dan Region. No report of rockets. 4:37 PM More rockets fired over Sderot as air ride sirens sound once […]

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