Fajr-5 Rocket Hits Tel Aviv, Iron Dome Intercepts 7 Grad Missiles over Beer Sheva

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

For the first time since the Gulf War, a rocket sirens were heard in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv Opening Cultural Center to Southern Residents

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

6:08 PM Tel Aviv mayor, Ron Huldai announces that Tel Aviv is opening its cultural centers to residents of the South, free of charge, including the Camari Theatre, HaBima, Beit Lessin, and many others. After Rishon L’Tzion, looks like they might need to open their bomb shelters too, in the near future.

Rockets Target Rishon L’Tzion and Updates

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

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 [...]

The Twitter War

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

The IDF's use of twitter has been called perhaps the most meaningful change in our consumption of war in over 20 years.

Update of the Past Few Hours of Attacks

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

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 [...]

We Are Seeing Moshiach in Action!

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

The “Amud HaAnan” Operation which Tzahal has now undertaken is intended to protect our beleaguered citizens in the south. But it is much more than that.

Hamas Takes Hostages

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

1:37 PM Channel 2 Israel TV: Hamas holding 43 diplomats hostage, and not allowing them to leave the Gaza strip. The diplomats are being held by Hamas at the Erez crossing.

Three Injured in Eshkol Strike

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

At just after 2PM, two IDF soldiers were moderately wounded and one soldier was lightly wounded from a rocket that exploded in the Eshkol Regional Council. The two soldiers were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva for treatment. Notification was given to their families.

Israel Under Fire, the IDF Fights Back: a Recap of Events

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Last night, the IDF eliminated Israel's Osama Bin Laden.

VIDEO: IDF Takes Out Underground Gazan Rockets

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Video of IDF taking out underground rockets in Gaza

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.

Latest Rocket Updates

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

12:47 PM Alert: Ramat Hanegev, Sdot Hanegev 12:45 PM Netivot 12:45 PM Alerts in Be’er Sheva and Rahat 12:35 PM Alerts Omer, Lachish, Bnei Shimon, Har Hevron! 12:35 PM Multiple rockets shot at Sderot and taken out by Iron Dome anti missile system. No injuries. 12:28 PM Air raid sirens sounding in Ashkelon Beach region. 12:19 PM Rockets [...]

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.

Of Course it was Planned!

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

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.

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.

Morsi Source of Hamas’ Renewed Confidence

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

Neither side takes U.S. policy very seriously.

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.