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:

Al-Qassam Brigades Tweeting Terror Responses to Israel

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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.

As Operation Pillar of Defense Heats Up, Britain Suggests Cooling Off

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Britain's Foreign Office issued a statement following the targeted killing of Hamas terror chief Ahmad Jabari:

Arab Mob Threatening Jews inside Rachel’s Tomb following a Day of Riots in Judea and Samaria

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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."

IDF Spokesman: There Is No ‘Hourglass’ Over this Operation, We Have a Green Light

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

In the coming hours, the smoke will continue to rise above Gaza.

‘Pillar of Cloud’ Operation Launched to Punish Gazan Terror (Updated)

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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 [...]

Breaking News: Hamas #2 Killed by IDF

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

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.

Jewish Home Party Primary Results In; ‘Anglo’ Jeremy Gimpel Comes in 9th

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

All but Smoliansky are allies of Naftali Bennett who trounced MK Zvulon Orlev to become the new chairman of the party last week.