Monday War Update: IDF Soldier Kills Attempted Kidnapper (UPDATED)
Day 6 of the war with Gaza. Updates for Monday, November 19, 2012
9:12 PM IDF soldier kills Arab in Southern Mt. Hebron area.
An Arab...
Hamas Government District Wrecked by IAF Overnight Pounding
It's been said that the IAF targets bank is already running on overdraft.
Palestinian Terror Group Talks Smack After Assasination
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...
Farmers: Tomato Prices Doubled Due to Gaza War
The Farmers Union says that the recent doubling of tomato prices is due to rocket attacks from Gaza leading up to and during Operation Pillar of Defense.
70 Citizens Wounded Since Pillar of Defense Began
Channel 10 news reports that of the 70 Israelis injured in rocket attacks since the launch of Operation Pillar of Defense on Wednesday, 16...
7:50 PM Gaza War Update
7:47 PM Sirens: Bnei Shimon and Har Hebron
7:46 PM Sirens: Be'er Sheva
7:45 PM Magen David Adom has raised the level of preparedness in the Central...
I Love the Smell of Missiles in the Morning
Some people like the smell of napalm in the morning, but I love the smell of missiles.
Egypt Recalls Ambassador to Israel
Al-Ahram newspaper online reports:
Birth Under Fire with Israel’s Doulas
Israeli doulas have formed a group of volunteers who are offering their services free of charge to the residents of the south.
Gaza Op Likely to Continue for Weeks, not Days
I can’t see any way to complete the operation against Hamas without a ground invasion.
As Horrific Images Outrage the Globe, Israeli Ambassador Explains Cynical Goals
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.
Host a Family from Israel’s South
You can help a family from Israel's south this Shabbat.
Gaza Imam: Breaking Ceasefire Would Be A Sin
A Muslim imam in Gaza has issued a religious edict, or fatwa, that says it is a sin to violate the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
A Thank You from JewishPress.com
Thank you to all our readers who responded and opened up their homes to residents from Israel's south.
Ceasefire a Poor Outcome for Israel
Today, the IDF announced that it had “accomplished its pre-determined objectives for Operation Pillar of Defense, and has inflicted severe damage to Hamas and its military capabilities.” It is embarrassing to read this statement.
Tuesday War Updates: 2 Al-Aqsa TV Journalists Killed in Air Strike
Latest updates for Tuesday, November 20, 2012
8:25 PM A female driver was shot near the Husan bypass near Beitar Ilit in a drive-by shooting. Medical...
Hamas’ ‘Operation Death Wish’ vs. Israel’s Protective Edge
Hamas, like the Palestinian Authority, is destroying itself.
Palestinians: We Rejected Israel’s 90-Day Ceasefire Offer
They demand removing the blockade of the Israeli navy on Gaza.
Defense Minister Barak: “Spirit of the Civilians is Source of Our Strength in Battle...
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:
Latest Rocket Count
As of 10:44 PM, a total of 55 rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza.
10:55 PM Ashkelon hit by rocket in attack from 10:51. No...
Egypt Warns Israel!
Egyptian Foreign Ministry demands that Israel immediately stop attacking Gaza, and warned Israel against the consequences of not stopping.
Schools Canceled
Homefront Command Cancels School for all municipalities within a 40 kilometer radius of Gaza.
Al-Qassam Brigades Tweeting Terror Responses to Israel
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.
How the IDF Minimizes Harm to Civilians in Gaza (Video)
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IDF Spokesman: Our Forces Fired at the Legs of Palestinians Trying to Infiltrate Israel
Palestinians claim that the IDF killed and injured Gazans who approached the border fence.
[VIDEO] Hamas Hides Fajr-5 Rocket in Underground Launch Site in Gaza
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Do They Stay or Do They Go?
Conflicting reports on IDF radio. Egyptian sources claim entire Israeli diplomatic staff returning home to Israel. Reuters says that the embassy staff are remaining...
Hypocrisy Alert: PA Asks UN to Stop Israeli “Aggression”
Palestinian Authority begs the UN to force Israel to stop the"aggression" against the Palestinian people.
Direct Strikes in Be’er Sheva
8:09 PM A car in Be'er Sheva was hit by a rocket, and went up in fire.
A factory in Be'er Sheva was hit.
Of Course it was Planned!
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.