IAF Aborts Air Strikes to Protect Gaza Civilians

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Yesterday saw one such occurrence—an air strike on an underground launch site was aborted due to the discovery of civilians in the area.

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Two Missiles Hit Tel Aviv Friday Afternoon, Home Front Minister: Expect Hamas to Fire 100s More

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

"We expect continued firing of hundreds of rockets in the coming days."

Likud Anglo Candidate Suspends Campaign in Solidarity with IDF and Southern Residents

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

On Thursday evening, Tauber instructed his campaign volunteers to stop contacting Likud members until Sunday evening, when the situation could be reviewed and the campaign could determine how to proceed in an appropriate manner.

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

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

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.

Today’s Incidents in Judea and Samaria

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

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 [...]

Barak: We Called Up the Reserves, IDF Spokesman: Gaza Will Not Sleep Quietly Tonight

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

IDF forces are assembled in their designated pre-invasion areas.

Video: IDF Drops Leaflets on Gaza, Warns Residents to Flee Hamas Areas

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

The IDF has dispersed warning leaflets above several locations in the Gaza Strip. This video is from Thursday, November 15, over Khan Yunis.

Canada “Stands With Israel”

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

The Ma'an News Agency reported that Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird said Wednesday that his country backs Israel's right to defend its citizens from air assaults by Hamas.

Ministry of Employment Hotline Assisting Southern Workers

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Residents of southern Israel who need information on the availability of their regular daycare services, employee rights and responsibilities associated with the security situation, and essential worker schedules are encouraged to call a hotline established by the Ministry of Employment. Dial 1-800-201-180.

70 Citizens Wounded Since Pillar of Defense Began

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Channel 10 news reports that of the 70 Israelis injured in rocket attacks since the launch of Operation Pillar of Defense on Wednesday, 16 suffered physical injuries and were admitted to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, including a four year with moderate injuries.  Twelve people suffering physical injuries were sent to Soroka Medical Center in [...]

1,200 Children from Israel’s South Visit Jerusalem

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

The Israel Zionist Council has organized a day of fun for children from Israel’s south.  According to a report by Israel National News, 25 buses containing 1,200 children will be in Jerusalem for a day of rest, including a visit to the Biblical Zoo.

List of Roads Closed Due to War in South

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

As reported by Ynet: Road 34, Road 232, Road 25 and Road 241 are closed due to fighting and concern for public safety in the event of rocket attacks. Traffic control police are directing drivers at the region.

IDF Initiating Call-Up of Reserves, Preparing for Possible Ground War

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Though IDF Spokesman Yoav Mordechai says the call-up is limited and primarily focused on Home Front Command units, Israel’s military has begun calling up army reservists across the country, in preparation for a possible ground incursion into Gaza as part of Operation “Amud Anan” – Pillar of Defense.

New Head of Hamas Military Wing Takes Jabari’s Place

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Marwan Issa has been named the new commander of Hamas's military wing.

Prime Minister Netanyahu Makes a Statement to the Nation

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday made the following statement:

IDF Spokesperson: Our Aim Is to Cripple the Terror Organizations

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

The spokesperson confirmed that Iron Dome batteries have successfully intercepted 17 rockets over major Israeli cities.

UC Irvine Students Vote for ‘Israel Divestment’ But Have No Investments to Divest

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

The Resolution was introduced by Sabreen Shalabi, and seconded by Shadi Jafari, with support from Ali Abunimeh and Noam Chomsky.

Defense Minister Barak: “Spirit of the Civilians is Source of Our Strength in Battle Today”

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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:

Pentagon Defends Operation Pillar of Defense

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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.

Egypt Recalls Ambassador to Israel

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Al-Ahram newspaper online reports: