Av 11, 5778, 7/23/2018
Defense/Security Bennett: Terror in north and south is led by IranEducation Minister Bennett calls Iran the 'head of the snake,' says Iranians want to force Israel to fight two wars at once. Commando Brigade gets new Religious Zionist commanderColonel Kobi Heller to replace Avi Blut as head of IDF's Commando Brigade. Heller is third-straight Religious Zionist to head elite unit. Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infightingAir raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat. IDF kicks off summer combat draftIDF begins July-August draft cycle. Most foreign-born troops are from Ukraine, followed by the US and Ethiopia. Palestinian Arab killed in clashes in BethlehemClashes break out during an arrest operation in Deheishe, south of Bethlehem IDF attacks a terror cell launching arson balloonsIDF aircraft strike terrorists launching incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel. Report: Israeli jets hit SyriaArab media outlets claim Israeli fighter jets hit targets in Syria. Israel to reopen Gaza crossing Tuesday if 'calm' maintainedDefense Minister says Kerem Shalom crossing will reopen 'if today and tomorrow situation continues as it was yesterday.' Weapon used to hit soldier - made in IranHundreds of family members and friends attending funeral of soldier Aviv Levi, killed by Hamas sniper on Friday. 'If Israel decides, it will crush Hamas'Iran is attempting to push Hamas into a war of attrition with Israel, says Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant. Killed soldier's vest to be checkedFirst Sergeant Aviv Levi killed at week's end on Gaza border to be buried today. Soldier's uncle tells of first conversation with commander. Israel assists in rescuing SyriansIDF completes humanitarian effort to rescue members of a Syrian civil organization and their families due to a threat to their lives. Photos: Hamas headquarters before and after IDF attackIDF publishes aerial photographs of three Hamas headquarters in Gaza before and after they were destroyed by the IDF. Zionist Union MK: We need to act immediatelyMK Eitan Cabel calls for demilitarization of Gaza, says 'endless rounds of shooting' must end. IDF soldier killed by Hamas snipers identified as Aviv LeviIDF soldier killed on Friday would have celebrated 21st birthday in two weeks.IDF attacks 60 targets in GazaFollowing border riots and sniper attack on IDF soldiers, IAF demolishes three Hamas compounds. IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas leaderHead of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit to Hamas' Yahya Sinwar: No one involved in terror has immunity. Gaza terrorists fire 3 rockets at southern IsraelIron Dome intercepts two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel. Eight Arabs killed by IDF fireIDF tanks and aircraft fired back at Gaza Arabs Friday afternoon. No IDF casualties reported. "I should be the next Defense Minister"Jewish Home Chairman, Education Minister Naftali Bennett, has his own, original plan for dealing with Hamas.Incendiary kites found in Jerusalem yardIsrael Police investigate whether incendiary balloons found in Jerusalem yard were sent from neighboring Arab town. DM: Hamas is forcing us into a large-scale operationDefense Minister Liberman promises southern residents: 'If Hamas continues pushing us into another operation, we'll have another operation. How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gatheringIsraeli intelligence agency worked with European counterparts to catch Iranian cell which plotted to attack conference of Iranian dissidents Police arrest weapons thieves that targeted off-duty soldiersSuspects followed home conscripts on their weekend leave and burglarized their weapons while they were sleeping. Armored Corps aims to expand mixed-gender tank unitsArmored Corps recommends expanding initiative turning female infantry soldiers into tank operators. Israel to start massive effort to fortify home frontHuge NIS 5 billion initiative to build tens of thousands of bomb shelters and fortify hospitals. IDF opens fire on Hamas post after mortars land near Negev townTerrorists in Gaza fire projectiles at Israeli towns in western Negev. IDF responds with tank fire on Hamas positions in Gaza. 'Technological revolution' in armored corpsChief Armored Corps officer declares armored vehicle currently flourishing; more recruits and more technology. IDF forces come under mortar fire near Gaza StripTerrorists in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip launch mortars at Israeli forces stationed along border. Report: Terrorist eliminated in Gaza1 dead, 3 injured in Israeli airstrike on Gaza terrorists launching incendiary bombs at Israel. Watch: Six humanitarian aid operations for Syrian refugeesOver past week, IDF transfers 72 tons of food, 70 tents, 9,000 liters of fuels, medicine and medical equipment, clothing, and toys. IDF equipment-return amnesty yields exciting storiesSome 400 weapons, including pistols, machine guns, submachine guns, rifles, Kalashnikov rifle, and more were returned. Arab who broke into army commander's car caughtYoung Arab man broke into car of General Avi Balut and stole his bag. When he saw the bag contained classified documents, he burned them. The blood transfusions that will save soldiers' livesIDF to replace current blood supply with whole blood, significantly increasing effectiveness of battlefield transfusions. Border Police in Hevron receives new rec roomOrganization tells Border Police unit: 'When you're standing alone, always know that there are people standing with you.' Does Israel act disproportionately in Gaza?Reservists on Duty takes closer look at accusation: 'Incorrectly defined and poorly researched buzzwords.' 'Kill every Hamas leader we can hit'Deputy Min. ex-ambassador Michael Oren says present situation with Gaza 'untenable, insufferable', says Israel must go after Hamas leaders. Report: Hamas to end use incendiary kites and balloonsGaza terrorists discover new weapon as Hamas promises to end kite terror. 'The clock is ticking and not necessarily in our favor"Former commander of IDF’s Gaza Division says Hamas is controlling the situation and Israel must decide how to act. Israel Police and Europol sign cooperation agreementIsrael Police and Europol to expand cooperation to combat cross-border criminal activity. Siren heard in Golan HeightsSiren heard shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the Golan Regional Council. IDF clarifies it was a false alarm. Arabs set fire to dozens of trees in YitzharDozens of trees belonging to Yitzhar farmer burned by Arabs; community demands defense establishment increase anti-arson activity. 'Gazans, demand that Hamas cease its terror'Head of the Gaza District Coordination and Liaison Administration turns to Gazans and says their lives would be better without Hamas terror. Firebomb strikes kindergartenFirebomb launched from Gaza strikes kindergarten while children are in class. Miraculously no one was injured. Netanyahu: We are in battlePM, defense establishment officials inspect IDF Gaza Division. Netanyahu vows to bring back soldiers, civilians held in Gaza. Rioter shot during clashes on Israeli-Gaza border diesGaza rioter shot by IDF forces securing the border dies in Jerusalem hospital. Syrian refugees moving in on Israeli borderDozens of Syrians head towards Israeli side of Golan Heights, close to within 200 yards of the border to request entry. Watch: Israeli police uncover hidden weapons cache near HevronMachine guns, ammunition found hidden in cave outside of Hevron. 2 suspects arrested for illegal weapons possession. 'Hamas knows our response is limited'MK Ksenia Svetlova says Israeli deterrence is weakening and Hamas knows Israel isn't interested in a military operation in Gaza. Increasing the pressure on Hamas in Kerem ShalomTransfer of fuel and gas to Gaza to be stopped until next week due to continued kite and balloon terrorism. Bennett reveals work on 'unilateral Gaza demilitarization plan'Education Minister also refers to surveys testifying to power of Justice Minister, No.2 in his party: 'I'm very proud of Ayelet.' 'Act decisively and eliminate terrorism'National Union party protests Defense Minister Liberman's response to Hamas terror. Bird sent with flammable substance over Gaza borderFalcon found near Negev river with explosive material attached to its leg. 'Steel wall of a determined government'Prime Minister warns Hamas against continuing to provoke Israel. 'We're in process involving exchanges of blows.' IDF strikes Gaza in response to firebomb attacksFour fires started in Israel by incendiary balloon attacks Monday. 'There is no cease-fire - we have to strike the terrorists'Sderot mayor says government, army must make Hamas pay the price for attacking his city and not leave Sderot on its own. ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemmaSnippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions. |
