IDF and LAF Meet with UNIFIL
A UNIFIL-led tripartite meeting with LAF and IDF representatives concluded with both countries expressing a desire to avoid any escalation
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“The Upcoming Period Will Be Even More Tense”
Tuesday’s deadly shooting terror attack is the most serious event that happened over the last eight years in the Judea and Samaria region
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Terrorist Shot and Injured Two Israelis
In the second such incident in two days, terrorists in a passing vehicle opened fire on two Israelis driving near Kochav Hashachar
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Four Israeli Civilians Shot Dead in Terror Attack Near Hebron
Four Israeli civilians were shot down in a terror attack near Bnei Naim
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Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Israeli and Now an IDF Soldier
Born in Iraq and raised in Israel, “A” is an Arab, an Israeli, a Jew, a Muslim, and beginning last week, she is also a solder in the IDF
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News and Events
Air Force Targets Palestinian Militant Firing RPG
In a joint IDF-ISA activity, the IAF targeted a Palestinian militant who fired an anti-tank missile at IDF soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip; No IDF soldiers were harmed
Admiral Mullen: “I see the challenges from an Israeli perspective”
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Military held extensive meetings with IDF officials
US Department of State: Gaza flotillas are irresponsible
The US Department of State issued a statement urging anyone wishing to send aid to the Gaza Strip to do so through the established land channels
Admiral Mullen arrives in Israel for work visit
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Military held meetings with IDF officials on the cooperation between the two militaries
IDF forces thwart drug smuggling attempt
A number of suspects attempted to infiltrate into Israeli territory with sacks containing a substance suspected to be illegal drugs
IAF hits terror targets in the Gaza Strip
IAF aircrafts hit a weaponry manufacturing site and two smuggling tunnels in the Gaza Strip
GOC of the Northern Command: “Hezbollah has strengthened itself over the past four years”
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot spoke of the IDF’s process of learning about Hezbollah, who continues to increase its strength and arms in villages of southern Lebanon
Ofek-9 Satellite was launched successfully into space
The advanced satellite was successfully launched from the Air Force experimentation field. Minister of Defense: “This is a technological and operational achievement.”
“We cannot let Gaza turn into an Iranian port”
The Chief of the General Staff spoke in Kiryat Shmona about the provocation flotilla: “We have a natural right to inspect and to prevent the flow of weapons into the Gaza Strip.”
Report: Hezbollah and Syria are organizing the Lebanese flotilla
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center reveals true organizers of Lebanese provocation flotilla to the Gaza Strip
Barak: Gaza – an Iranian military base 3 kilometers from Sderot
The Minister of Defense spoke at the Socialist International Council about the security challenges facing Israel from the Gaza Strip and Hamas
Lebanese flotilla organizer: “Even if our leaders sign peace agreements, we will not respect them”
Lebanese flotilla organizer expresses his opinion about Israel
Israeli tour guides will be permitted to enter Bethlehem
This new measure is intended to contribute to Palestinian and Israeli economy
A truck with humanitarian aid and basic food supplies
Amount of goods transferred to Gaza will be increased by 30%
The Head of the Erez District Coordination and Liaison discussed the implementation of the new easing of restrictions for the Gaza Strip
Prime Minister’s office published an official announcement detailing the easing of the closure of the Gaza Strip
According to the Cabinet, for the first time in three years, Israel will allow “the broadening of the transfer of multi-use building supplies for projects which have been approved by the Palestinian Authority"
Does the Lebanese Flotilla have ties to Hezbollah?
Yasser Qashlak, the organizer behind the flotilla from Lebanon, is also the author of a fan letter to Hassan Nassrallah
“The Lebanese Government is Responsible for Every Ship Leaving from its Territory”
Defense Minister Ehud Barak delivered a speech regarding the flotilla preparing to leave Lebanon with the declared intention to break the maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip
Israel Salutes Injured IDF Soldiers
Every year, an honorary ceremony is held for all wounded IDF combat soldiers. The Chief of the General Staff took the opportunity to recall the recent flotilla events
Group of Armed Men Identified Infiltrating Israel
A group of armed suspects infiltrated Israel north of Eilat; one man was killed by IDF forces
Humanitarian Aid for the Gaza Strip
UN Will Transfer Flotilla’s Goods to the Gaza Strip
The United Nations will organize the transfer of the humanitarian aid brought by the illegal flotilla to the Gaza Strip
Israel’s Merkava 4 Tank Showcased in Paris
This year’s Eurosatory trade show includes an Israeli pavilion, whereby the Merkava 4 Tank will be shown outside of Israel for the first time
Five Pipe Bombs Discovered at the Hawwara Crossing
IDF forces discovered the explosive devices in a bag that was placed by a Palestinian at the Hawwara crossing
Report: How the IHH Prepared Itself for Confrontation
The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center provides an in-depth analysis of the preparatory events on the Mavi Marmara
Wings Project Presents Grants to Lone Soldiers
The Jewish Agency’s Wings Project helps released lone soldiers upon entrance into civilian life. Thirty recently released lone soldiers received a scholarship
One Israeli Policeman Shot Dead, Three Wounded in Shooting Incident in Judea and Samaria
One Israeli police officer was shot dead and three were injured in the Judea and Samaria region
Pro-Hamas Organizations Prepare Additional Ships
The Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center warns extremist Islamic organizations may send more ships to Gaza
PM: “Only the IDF Should Question the Soldiers”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Israel’s request to investigate the flotilla activists’ identities and stressed that “only the IDF should question the soldiers, as is generally done in armies around the world”
Report on the IHH’s preparations for confronting the IDF
An analysis of testimonies from passengers of the Mavi Marmara by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center shows how members of the radical Islamic IHH prepared themselves for the violent clash with IDF soldiers
From Secretary to Substitute Teacher
Soldiers not playing a crucial role during an emergency will leave the military base to help the home front, for example assisting in schools and hospitals
IDF Appoints Internal Team of Experts to Examine Flotilla Operation
The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi has appointed Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Island to head a team of experts in order to examine the flotilla operation and establish lessons from the event
Defense Minister: “A military operation is not a reality show”
In a speech delivered on Monday (June 7) at a General Assembly of the Knesset, Defense Minister Ehud Barak saluted the IDF soldiers who took part in the flotilla takeover
Increase in the number of terrorist attacks in May
ISA security report: 63 attacks in May, compared to 56 in April. 6 Israeli citizens were wounded during attacks
No humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip
CoGAT report shares that 12,030 truckloads of humanitarian aid have been transferred into Gaza Strip so far in the year 2010
IAF Targets Rocket Launching Squad in Northern Gaza Strip
IAF targeted a terrorist squad preparing to fire rockets into Israel from the northern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were identified
IDF soldiers are prohibited from traveling to Turkey
The Operations Directorate issued an order forbidding all IDF personnel from traveling to Turkey
Israel Navy thwarted terrorist attack
Earlier this morning, an Israel Navy force identified a squad of terrorists
Active terror operatives found on board the Marmara
It has been announced that several passengers on board the Marmara ship are linked to Al-Qaeda, Hamas, and other organizations
Audio Recording: Navy Offers Arrangements for Transfer of Humanitarian Aid
The crew declined all offers made by the Israeli Navy during the radio transmission
7th Flotilla Ship Docks at Ashdod Port
Crew members will be transferred to the custody of the appropriate authorities, humanitarian aid cargo transported to the Gaza Strip
Humanitarian aid continues being transferred to Gaza
The goods carried by the Gaza flotilla are still being transferred to the Gaza Strip, where Hamas refuses to accept them