January 2009
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Statement by defense minister Ehud Barak
“A few hours ago [today, Saturday, 3.1.09], Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Cast Lead against the Hamas terrorists and their affiliates and infrastructure in Gaza.
So far, the Israel Defense Force has dealt an unprecedented heavy blow to Hamas. In order to complete their mission we now launched the ground operation.
I have said all along that our military...
Israel: Ongoing humanitarian effort continues...
At the requests of the governments of Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Norway, Turkey, and the United States 230 nationals and dual nationals evacuated the Gaza Strip today. The evacuation took place from Erez Terminal at the request of the governments. The evacuees were escorted by the defense officials and embassy staff to the Allenby bridge from there they will proceed to their...
Mosque Used as Hamas Weapon Storage Site Struck
IAF aircraft struck a mosque in Jabaliya late Thursday night used as a terror-hub by the Hamas terror organization.
The mosque was used as a storage site for a large amount of Grad missiles, Qassam rockets and additional weaponry. The strike set off a lengthy series of secondary explosions and a large fire, caused by the ammunitions stockpiled in the mosque.
The mosque was also used as a center...
Summary of Overnight Events - January 2nd, 2009
Israeli air and naval forces attacked some 20 Hamas targets throughout the Gaza Strip during late night and early morning hours.
Among the sites targeted by the IDF:
· A mosque in Jabaliya used as a terror hub by Hamas. The mosque was used as a storage site for a large amount of Grad missiles and additional weaponry. The strike set off a lengthy series of secondary explosions and a large...
Israel Air Force Attack on the House of Nizar Rian
The IAF attacked the house of Nizar Rian, a senior Hamas terror operative, in Jabaliya. The attack was carried out based on IDF and ISA intelligence. Many secondary explosions were identified as a result of the attack, thus proving that the house was used for storing weaponry. It was also used as a communications center. In addition, a tunnel was located under the house and was used for the...
PM Olmert Visits Be'er Sheva
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert this morning (Thursday), 1.1.09, visited Be’er Sheva and met with approximately 30 local council heads from the south, whose councils are under missile threat. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai, National Emergency Authority Director Zeev Tzuk-Ram, National Emergency Board (NEB) Director Avi Becher, GOC Home Front Command...
December 2008
15 posts
Mosque used as rocket storage site targeted
Mosque used as rocket storage site targeted
IAF aircraft targeted a mosque in the Tel El Hawwa neighborhood in Gaza City on Wednesday afternoon that was used by Hamas as a storage site for Grad missiles and Qassam rockets, as well as a staging ground for rocket and missile launches. The most recent rocket launch from the mosque occurred this morning.
The strike set off numerous...
A 9 minute radio interview with the Israeli... →
Summary of Overnight Events - Dec 31st, 2008
The Israeli Air Force struck the office of the Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh overnight. The office is used as a center for the planning, support and financing of terrorist activities against Israel. In addition, the office of the interior ministry, located in the same area, was also attacked. These offices of the Hamas government are located in Gaza City, and are considered a strategic...
operation cast iron - talking points
1. The IDF will continue to strike at Hamas.
· The Israeli army and the Israeli government are resolved to continue to strike at the Hamas terror infrastructure, which, although damaged, still has the ability to launch rockets and harm Israeli citizens. We are determined to create a better, more secure reality that will ensure the safety of the Israeli population in southern Israel...
Hamas tunnel network targeted in the southern Gaza...
(Communicated by the IDF Spokesperson) A short while ago, the IAF attacked dozens of tunnels in the Rafah area which are a part of the tunnel network used by the Hamas terror organization. These tunnels were used for smuggling weapons as part of their terror activity in the Gaza Strip. Accurate hits were reported. The tunnel network was also used for the passage of terror activists from Egypt...
Israel increases humanitarian effort to the Gaza...
30th December, 2008
Kerem Shalom crossing, on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, opened its gates today (Tuesday) for the third consecutive day as defense officials at the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) are working together with the international organizations in the Gaza Strip as well as various governments in order to assess the humanitarian needs, requirements and make...
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Humanitarian Aid to gaza 29.12 →
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IDF messages →
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Ensuring innocent palestinians safety / מסרי הסברה... →
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IDF spokesman message (translated EN/IT/GER/FR)...
ENGLISH: http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ClipMediaID=3220060&ak=null
ITALIAN: http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ClipMediaID=3220061&ak=null
GERMAN: http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ClipMediaID=3220063&ak=null
FRENCH: http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ClipMediaID=3220062&ak=null
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Talking Points / מידתיות התגובה הישראלית
Issues of Proportionality - Talking Points
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
December 2008
International law
A military target remains a legitimate military target, even if it is located in a civilian area.
“Civilians do not enjoy absolute immunity. Their presence will not render military objects immune from attack for the mere reason that it is impossible to bombard them without...
IDF operation in Gaza - update פעולות צה"ל בעזה –...
Operation Cast Lead continues: IAF and Naval Forces strike Hamas
UPDATE: Dec. 29, 23:57
Press Release: http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/the_Front/08/12/2901.htm Video: http://dover.idf.il/NR/rdonlyres/299F829F-A109-4B57-940E-8341A969A01F/0/airstrikeseng2912.wmv
A short while ago, the IAF struck a Hamas vehicle loaded with dozens of Grad type missiles in the Jabaliya area, in the Gaza Strip. ...
IDF operation in gaza strip - day 3 (29.12) →
SS Dignity ship
(Communicated by Israel Navy Spokesperson)
The SS Dignity set sail from Cyprus on December 29 towards the Gaza Strip. During the process of identifying the ship, Israeli naval vessels approached in order to inform it that it would not be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip, which is a war zone and under closure.
The Dignity did not answer the Israeli hail and responded by making a sharp turn. The...