A website launched on Tuesday, which published the names of 200 Israeli soldiers who participated in the Cast Lead counterror operation in 2008 and 2009 in Gaza, as well as their photographs, ranks, positions, birthdates, identity numbers and addresses, was taken down briefly Thursday for violating the terms of its use. The site was back up later, referring to the soldiers as war criminals.
The site was condemned and Member of Knesset Danny Danon called for an emergency Knesset hearing on the matter. The Israel Sheli (My Israel) organization offered a reward for locating the people behind the site. The Land of Israel Legal Forum suggested that the New Israel Fund's possible involvement be investigated.