Iyar 4, 5778, 4/19/2018
 Smart Fences Completed Around Gaza Belt CommunitiesDefense Ministry equips 12 communities with advanced security fences to the tune of 30 million shekel. Will 1,300 Children Have Nowhere to Run?Parents in a kibbutz near Gaza to protest after bomb shelter bus stops revealed to hold a fraction of the town's students. Rocket from Gaza Strikes Eshkol RegionStrike reported just inside Israel's borders in second incident in one day; sirens apparently did not sound.Sirens in Southern Israel; Rocket Falls Inside GazaCode red alarm sounds in Yad Mordechai and Netiv Ha'asarah; IDF clarifies it was a false alarm. IDF Thwarts Infiltration Attempt in Gaza BeltArab terrorist attempted to climb border fence near Kibbutz Zikim; he was apprehended by IDF forces. MK Haim Yellin Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza BeltFormer Eshkol Regional Council chief notes planned emergency preparedness drill with sirens could cause post-traumatic stress. Gaza Evacuation Program Launched Ahead of Future WarsGaza Belt residents to be evacuated systematically and under IDF supervision, according to new program. IDF Commander: Multiple Wars with Hamas InevitableSouthern Command Gen. says there is 'no alternative' to Hamas rule in Gaza, says there are 'mutual interests' at stake. Gaza Belt Residents Hear Digging, Say They Don't Trust IDFMultiple residents say they are living on adrenaline after IDF repeatedly denies finding evidence of tunnels despite digging sounds. IDF Conducts Emergency Exercises Near GazaExercise involves IAF strafing, practice with controlled explosions, Southern Command Chief warns residents. IDF to Shorten Warning Times for Incoming Rockets15 seconds is not enough: Gaza Belt residents will now be instructed to live in - or next to - shelters during future wars. 134.5 Million Shekel Program Launched to Expand Gaza BeltLarge-scale program to appeal to young families to move to the region with heavily subsidized housing. State Allocates $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket FireDeputy Religious Affairs Minister blames Shas for lagging behind in fortifying religious buildings. IDF to Continue Guarding Gaza Belt - For NowDecision to pull Gaza Belt patrols postponed until Sunday, while the security establishment re-evaluates the risks.IDF Forces Shoot Dead Suspected Infiltrator at Gaza BorderOne Palestinian dead, another wounded from misfired IDF warning shots; twelve infiltration attempts from Gaza thus far this month.Jenin, Shechem Palestinians to Visit Southern Israel TownsRoughly 200 people from Jenin and Shechem due to visit Israeli communities 'to see what happened here', understand other side. Israel Ships Over 600 Tons of Construction Materials to GazaIsrael provides Hamas with steel and cement - despite ample evidence that it is already being slated for more terror tunnels. Ban Says Gaza Ruin 'Beyond Description'UN Secretary General expresses shock at destruction in Gaza, in yet another PR move supporting Hamas.Gaza Belt Residents Say 'Bad Feeling' Hovers Over SecurityFollowing mortar shell fire, one Gaza area resident says panic is rising over the possibility of another war. Parents of Four Year-Old Killed by Rocket Fire Speak OutGila and Doron Tragerman, parents of four year-old Daniel hy"d, say they will not return to Nahal Oz after shiva mourning period. Frustrated Gaza Belt Residents Protest Outside Netanyahu's HouseMurder of 4 year-old from mortar shell drives Gaza Belt residents to action, as protestors say 'enough is enough' to 14 years of rockets. IDF Discharges 30,000 Reserve Soldiers55,000 soldiers still in the field as 72-hour ceasefire keeps a tenuous hold; meanwhile, Gaza belt residents hesitate to return home. My Outline for a Solution in GazaClear and concise, the steps towards achieving quiet in Gaza. Rockets Strike as Far North as HaifaHamas's rockets reach furthest point yet, landing in the sea near Haifa 165 kilometers (102 miles) from Gaza; one hurt in Zikhron Ya'akov. US Embassy Cuts Hours, Raises Alert Due to Rocket FireRocket attacks on Tel Aviv prompt warnings to US citizens; embassy staff advised to stay at home. Operation Protective Edge the 'Zionist Answer'Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan speaks about IAF assault on Gaza - and why now, more than ever, is the time to build Jewish communities. PM Tells IDF to 'Take the Gloves Off' in Gaza OperationNetanyahu orders IDF to increase operation against Hamas; threatens that Gaza will 'pay heavy price' for escalation. Gaza Rocket Ignites Fire in AshkelonTerrorist rocket count reaches 170 on Tuesday as IDF deploys to defend Israel's coast. IDF Officials Favor Ceasefire with Hamas to Gaza OffensiveDespite rising calls to launch a full-scale operation in Gaza, the IDF is proud of its 'restraint,' an official states. Abbas Pleads with Hamas to Stop Rocket FireMahmoud Abbas asks Khaled Meshaal 'not to give Israel an excuse' to launch a Gaza op.; Meshaal holds out for PA to end wage disputes. Former Intelligence Chief Predicts Gaza OperationAmos Yadlin insists a small-scale assault on Hamas in Israel's future, rejects claims that Israel lacks deterrence.Fifteen Rockets Fired at South; IAF RetaliatesHamas fires rockets as far as Be'ersheva Saturday, prompting an emergency meeting on the situation. Is an operation on the horizon? Liberman Calls to Retake Gaza Following Renewed Rocket FireForeign Minister Avigdor Liberman reiterates call to crack down on Hamas in Gaza, says 'limited' operation could prove ineffective. Hamas Threatens to Make Israel 'Suffer'Senior Hamas official threatens retaliation in 'self-defense' against crackdown, indicates transfer of power over Gaza to Fatah. Gaza Border Towns Get New Tax Breaks, BenefitsThe government on Sunday approved a new package to provide benefits for Israeli towns and villages in the Gaza border area. Tunnel ‘A Reminder that Terror Can Strike Anytime’Calls to keep IDF soldiers in ‘Gaza belt’ as army reveals advanced terror tunnel aimed at major attack. 'Collaborating' With Israel is Punishable by Death In GazaA Gazan court found a man guilty of "collaborating with the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people." Hamas Facing Trouble from Without and WithinHamas faces new Egyptian campaign on border as young group ‘Tamarod’ continues call for rebellion. 'Tamarod' Youth Renew Call for Uprising against HamasGazan "Tamarod" group shared a video calling on supporters to oust Hamas, which it calls "tyrannical" and "corrupt" in the name of religion. Hamas Officials Crack Down on Fatah Leaders in GazaThroughout the Gaza Strip, Hamas security forces have been detaining several of Fatah's leaders and affiliates. Lieberman: I'd Order Conquest of GazaThe "dubious quiet" in Gaza is being used by Hamas for building its power, says MK. Does ‘Arab Idol’ Hate Israel?‘Arab Idol’ and UNRWA special ambassador praised ‘martyrs’ and called Israel ‘Palestine' - but may not have had a choice. Israel Accused of Kidnapping Gaza ManFamily of missing Gaza man claims he was taken by the Mossad. IDF Collects Warning Beepers from Gaza Belt Security TeamsThe IDF has raised the ire -- and concerns -- of security teams around the Gaza periphery by deciding to revoke military warning beepers. IDF Security Failure as Gaza Man Reaches NetivotA man from Gaza managed to penetrate all IDF defenses and reach Netivot. Defense experts concerned. PA Arabs Say Yes to Hamas, No to AbbasA new poll in the PA points to a calm before a storm of terror: Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh would defeat Abbas in new elections. Don’t Pass On Hamas to the Next GenerationIt is impossible to understand how any Israeli with a child could accept the ceasefire Israel has entered into - and most of them don't. Barrage of Missile Fire Slaughters ChickensChickens in Israel are usually slaughtered by a kosher butcher -- but Monday evening Hamas terrorists did the job with a Qassam rocket.Cabinet Extends Benefits for Sderot, Gaza Belt to 2013The aid package includes economic benefits for area residents, health and employment services. State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to GazaQatar’s emir is first foreign leader to visit Hamas, but the State Dept. does not seem to be clued in. “Let me check,” says spokesman. Hamas Destroys Arab Homes on ‘Gov’t Land;’ UN SilentThe headline “Government destroys Arab homes” normally would draw fire from media and the UN, but not if it the government is Hamas. Arab Spring Anarchy in the Sinai: 50 Terrorist AttacksThe blossoms of the “Arab Spring” uprising in Egypt last year have wilted under a reign of terror in the Sinai, where Al Qaeda is active. Israel Takes On J StreetA senior Israeli diplomat told a silent J Street audience Monday that unlike Americans, Israelis face life and death decisions every day. Tax Breaks for Israel's 'Deep South'People living in Israel's "deep south" will be the beneficiaries of new tax breaks beginning immediately, the government has announced. Gaza - Israel Takes off the GlovesWill there be a reversal of the "disengagement" disaster? |
