Israel’s Ambassador Leaves Egypt

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Israel’s ambassador to Egypt left Egypt suddenly, with no explanation.

Host a Family from Israel’s South

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

You can help a family from Israel's south this Shabbat.

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:

Hospitals Moving Patients

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

 Barzilai hospital moving all patients to protected area.

Rockets Shot at Dimona

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Channel 1 reports that missiles shot at Dimona. Missile landed north of Dimona. Girl injured from shrapnel.

Egyptians Confirm Missiles Were Fired from the Sinai into Israel

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Egyptian military sources confirmed on Wednesday that missiles were launched from the northern Sinai town of Rafah at the Israeli kibbutz Kerem Shalom, Egypt Independent reported. Israel and Egypt will be forming a joint military committee at Israel’s request to examine the circumstances surrounding the missile launch, the sources said. Israel’s Channel 10 reported that [...]

Egyptian Foreign Minister: Israel Mast Stop Bombing Gaza Immediately

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Amid rumors that Egypt is planning to send home the Israeli ambassador to Cairo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Amr issued a statement Wednesday evening, condemning the Israeli air strikes in Gaza and demanding the strikes to end immediately, according to Al Ahram. This has been the first official Egyptian response to the assassination of [...]

Palestinian News Agency Server Down

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

The Ma’an news agency, which is a fairly reliable source of news about both the Gaza Strip and the PA, has lost its server for the time being. The site offers an apology to its many readers and promises to come back soon.  

Arab Party to Protest Outside Likud HQ Over Gaza Op

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Ma’ariv reports that the Hadash Movement is planning to to hold a demonstration tomorrow opposite Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv against the IDF operation in Gaza. MK Muhammed Berachah, the Chairman of Hadash, reportedly said “Netanyahu is creating another round in the cycle of blood for the sake of Zionist political interests.”

Red Alert in Be’er Sheva, 10 Rockets Fell

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

At least 10 rockets were fired at Be’er Sheva in the Negev this evening. Several sirens were sounded in the city Throngs of Israeli student pack the Be’er Sheva train station, due to the closing of Ben Gurion University. To accommodate the masses of students, Israel Rail Road is sending extra long trains to evacuate the students [...]

Al-Jaabari (1960-2012): Kidnapper of Shalit; Hamas Terror Chief

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Background information  on Ahmed al Jaabari, who was recently taken out by the IDF and the General Security Service (the “shaback”). Al Jaabari served 13 years in Israeli prison for his role in  1982 terror attack until he was released in 1995 (Ma’an) He gained prominence among Palestinians for his role in the attack of the IDF [...]

Shekel Drops After Assasination

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Reuters is reporting that the New Israeli Shekel has hit a two-month low in the wake of Israel’s assassination of Hamas Military chief Ahmad al-Jaabari. A dealer from  Israel Discount Bank, Dan Biro, told Reuters that the drop was more than had been expected.

Palestinian Terror Group Talks Smack After Assasination

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Palestinian terrorist group, The Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) has responded to the assassination of Hamas no. 2 Ahmad al-Jaabari, verbally at least, Palestinian news website, Ma’an reported. “With this assassination, Israel has opened the gates of hell,” PRC spokesman Abu Mujahid told Ma’an. “Cowardly settlers had better flee to shelters where we will bury them and they will [...]

IDF and Shabak Targeting Hamas Personnel with Artillery

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

The IDF and Shabak are working closely together along with the Artillery units to take out individual Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Sort of like swatting a fly with a cannon. The operation is ongoing.

Official IDF Video of Jabari Elimination

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Video of Jabari’s Car – After the Strike

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Israel Railroad Evacuating Students

Posted on: November 14th, 2012

Throngs of Israeli student pack the Be’er Sheva train station, due to the closing of Ben Gurion University. To accommodate the masses of students, Israel Rail Road is sending extra long trains to evacuate the students looking to escape northward.