As Horrific Images Outrage the Globe, Israeli Ambassador Explains Cynical Goals

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

In an interview with PBS NewsHour's Ray Suarez, Israel Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren explained the explosion of images circulating around the world, allegedly showing dead Gazan children "targeted" by Israeli air strikes.

Gaza Op Likely to Continue for Weeks, not Days

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

I can’t see any way to complete the operation against Hamas without a ground invasion.

A Ceasefire Could Be Imminent

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Despite the possibility of disappointing an Israeli populace eager for a massive blow to Hamas, Netanyahu might prefer the less costly ceasefire.

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Saturday Night Updates: IDF Pounding Gaza, Shooting Attack from Syria

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

1:02 AM (Sunday) IDF Radio reports that for the past hour, the IDF has been pounding away at terror targets in Gaza. The past few hours have been quieter than usual…and only a few rockets fired at Israel. 12:52 AM This evening, IDF Homefront command installed additional sirens in Herziliya due to the escalation down south. 12:39 [...]

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Too Many IDF Reservists

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

While the IDF has authorized the call up of up to 75,000 reservists, over 100,000 reservists have asked to serve in Operation Amud Anan.

Hamas Won’t Let Foreign Nationals Exit Gaza

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

Hamas is not allowing at least 22 foreign nationals who wish to exit the Gaza Strip for Israel to do so.

What To Do In Case of Rocket Attack

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

This graphic illustrates what you need to do if a rocket siren goes off in your area.

Rockets on Gush Etzion – A Personal Story

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

We were walking to shul on Friday night when the siren went off. I had to quickly decide which was closer, running to shul, or running home...

Video: The Fajr 5 Long Range Missile

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

This rocket is as big as a telephone poll, has a range of 75 km., and could reach Tel Aviv and most of central Israel. But the Fajr-5 can be moved through the smuggling tunnels to Gaza only if broken down into 8-10 sections and then reassembled on the other end. The Fajr-5 carries a [...]

Gush Etzion Hit

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

On Friday evening two rockets hit the Gush Etzion area, south of Jerusalem. Residents were on their way to synagogue on Friday night, when the sirens went off. A short time later 2 rockets hit in the Gush Etzion area. No injuries or damage were reported from those strikes.

A Thank You from JewishPress.com

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

Thank you to all our readers who responded and opened up their homes to residents from Israel's south.

Noontime War Update

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

The Gaza War update for Friday at noon.

Fifth Iron Dome in Southern Front

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

Israel TV Channel 2 News reported that as of Saturday night a fifth battery of Iron Dome rocket intercetion system will be positioned at the border with the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the Iron Dome systems have hit 80 rockets since the Gaza mission began. This is an incredible rate of close to [...]

Summary of Overnight Events

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

Overnight, the IDF targeted approximately 150 medium range rocket launching sites as well as ammunition storage facilities across the Gaza Strip, causing severe damage to terror infrastructures. As a result of the continuous IDF targeting rocket launching capabilities, rocket fire at Israel overnight was significantly decreased, with only a few hits landing in open areas. [...]

Netanyahu Offers Temporary Cease Fire

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

The IDF is prepared for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to commit to along-term ceasefire.

How the IDF Minimizes Harm to Civilians in Gaza (Video)

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

IDF Spokesperson: Air Attacks Continue, As Do Rocket Launches

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

Late last night The Jewish Press attended a phone briefing with IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich. This is a transcript of the conference, with some of the figures updated.

Friday Morning Overnight Update

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

7:35 AM NYC closed the area around the Israeli Consulate in light of the protests and for security reasons. Security has also been increased around other Israeli sites in the city. The Federation announced they are donating 5 million dollars to Israelis in the South. A Suspicious Object was found near the Jerusalem light rail [...]

Massive IDF Attacks in Gaza

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

2:00 AM Reports are coming in of a number of massive IDF attacks across Gaza. Among the major attacks is that the IDF has destroyed over 70 medium range missile launchers in the past hour. Another is a strike on a major Hamas security building in the Sheikh Reduan neighborhood of Gaza City, as well as the [...]

Watch 12 Iron Dome Interceptions Over Beer Sheva

Posted on: November 15th, 2012

It starts 48 seconds into the clip.