IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, toured the Israel-Syrian border this morning, along with the General Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Yair Golan and
The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA and Israel Police, exposed and arrested Fatah-Tanzim terror operatives from Qalandia and Ar-Ram. On December 21, 2012, these operatives infiltrated the Rama military base in northern Jerusalem, attacked an IDF soldier and fled with his weapon. They were arrested soon afterwards. Arrested operatives: Aiad Fathi Mustafa Khader – born 1976, resident of Ar-Ram, Fatah-Tanzim operative. Muhammad Said Hasin Matir – born 1981, resident of Qalandia. Muhammad Ghazi Fares Kassem – born 1988, resident of Qalandia. Anuar Ismaail Gabarin Abu Zeida – born 1977, resident of Qalandia. During the ISA’s investigation, the operatives admitted that prior to infiltrating Rama base, members of the cell had carried out a number of reconnaissance missions to collect intelligence about the base and to determine when its guards changed shifts. Aiad Khader, Muhammad Kassem and Anuar Abu Zeida participated in the assault and robbery of the soldier’s weapon. Muhammad Matir, who had participated in the reconnaissance missions prior to the event, drove the getaway vehicle during the operation. They also revealed during the investigation that on November 20, 2012, the cell was involved in the theft of a weapon from the guard house at the entry of Maale Michmash, in the Binyamin region. On January 27, 2013, the military court in the Yehuda region submitted indictments against those who were involved in the December 21 attack and robbery at Rama, and in the December 12 robbery at Maale Michmash. The exposure of the cell has already prevented further violent activity in the region. Related posts: Terrorist Cell Behind Murder of Policeman Arrested: Planned Additional Attacks and Abductions, 19 July
Six years ago on the 25th of June 2006, Hamas kidnapped
A short while ago, IAF aircraft targeted two terror sites in the northern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed. Archive: IAF targets a terror facility in the Gaza Strip The targeting is in response to over 75 rockets that were fired at Israel during the past three days. The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to target Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers and will continue to operate with strength and determination against anyone who uses terror against the residents of the State of Israel. The Hamas terror organization is solely responsible for any terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip. Related posts: In Response to Rocket Fire, IAF Targets Terror Tunnels and Terror Activity Sites in the Gaza Strip In Response to Rocket Fire From the Gaza Strip, IAF Targets Several Terror Activity Sites and Smuggling Tunnels In Response to Rocket Fire, IAF Targets Terror-Linked Sites in the Gaza Strip, 8 Dec 2010
Exactly 11 years ago on April 16, 2001 the then Saudi Arabian-backed Hamas terrorist organization launched its first rocket into Israel. Hamas is the ruling entity of the Gaza Strip and recognized as a terrorist group by the US, European Union, Canada, Japan and Israel. ( Read more about Hamas. ) This single rocket launch was just the beginning, and to date, more than