Pillar Of Defense

BBC True to Form in Reports on Pillar of Defense

Spare Us the Pieties on Gaza

West Supports Israel, Urges Egypt to Work Towards Ceasefire

Western nations back Israel's right to self-defense, urge Egypt to persuade Hamas terrorists to end rocket attacks from Gaza.

IAF Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Terrorist

Senior Hamas terrorist Ahmed Abu Jalal killed in an Israeli air strike in the Maghazi district in central Gaza.

PA Arab Demonstrators: Bomb Tel Aviv

Thousands of Palestinian Authority Arabs rally in Judea and Samaria , urge Hamas to "bomb Tel Aviv".

Lieberman to Hamas: Don't Test Us

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman issues a direct threat to Hamas. "I highly recommend they don't test us again."

Hamas Tried to Develop a UAV

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have been trying to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reveals.

Morsi: Gaza Operation a 'Blatant Aggression'

"Egypt will not leave Gaza on its own, and what is happening is a blatant aggression against humanity," says Egypt's president.

Barak Calls Up More Reserves As Rockets Hit Near TLV, JLM

Ehud Barak expands the call-up of reserve soldiers, as Israel pushes ahead with a major offensive against terrorists in Gaza.

Update: 2 Rockets Aimed at Capital Hit Open Area in Gush Etzion

First hamas rocket attack aimed at Jerusalem hits open field in Gush Etzion. This comes after two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv.

Commanders Prepare Troops for Ground Invasion

IDF troops gather outside Gaza, begin preparing for ground invasion.

Jewish Home Candidates Run for Shelter in Be’er Sheva

The new Jewish Home faction visits Be’er Sheva. Bennett: It’s healthy to feel what southerners do. We’re ready to enlist.

Rockets on Southern Cities, Homes Hit

Gaza terrorists continue attacks with Grad rockets on Ofakim and Ashkelon and several attacks on the Eshkol region.

Overnight IDF Strikes bring Target Total to 500

The IDF hits 150 targets overnight, taking out dozens of rocket launchers and bringing the total number of targets struck to 500.

Iran Condemns 'Barbaric Offensive' in Gaza

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on the UN and the EU to halt what he calls Israel's "barbaric offensive” in Gaza.

Panetta to Barak: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to Defense Minister Ehud Barak, reaffirms that Israel has the right to defend itself.

Gaza Terrorists Have Fired Over 300 Rockets at Israel

The number of rockets fired at Israel has matched the number of targets the IDF has struck in Gaza in Pillar of Defense.

Barak to Israeli Citizens: Stay Strong

"We must continue to live our normal lives, even during this difficult test," says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Strike on Center Leaves Southern Residents Wondering Where Now?

With a rocket reaching south Tel Aviv, residents of the south who are ready to relocate, wonder if TA residents will do the same.

Egypt's PM to Visit Gaza, Meet Haniyeh

Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil to visit Gaza, express his country's solidarity with Hamas.

IDF Has Struck More than 300 Targets in Gaza

Since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense, the IDF has struck more than 300 targets throughout Gaza.

Barak Approves Call-Up of 30,000 Soldiers

U.S. calls on Egypt to use its sway with the Hamas to end the violence, Egypt's prime minister to visit Gaza Friday.

Iron Dome Stops 80 Rockets

Although over 250 rockets have been fired at Israel since Wednesday, the Iron Dome System was successful in preventing more casualties.

Israel at War

IAF Attacking 70 Rocket Sites in Gaza

IAF launches second assault wave at Hamas as IDF masses ground forces near Gaza. Minister: Gaza is in for unprecedented attack.

Video: IAF Leads Anti-Terror Operation, Releases Aerial Footage

The IAF is targeting Gaza missiles and launchers as part of Operation Pillar of Defense. Footage shows attacks and takeoffs.

Terror's Toll: Three Killed, Infants and Children Wounded

Minister Aharonovich to southern residents: Stay off the streets this afternoon

MK: 'Twisted Situation' Prevents Adequate Elimination of Terror

“We must continue to eliminate all those responsible for terror against us, from Ismail Haniyeh on down,” said MK Yisrael Katz.

Witness the Carnage: Damaged Home in Kiryat Malachi

Arutz Sheva's reporter rushed to the seen of the fatal attack in Kiryat Malachi and brings us the pictures of the demolished apartment.

Hamas Claims it Fired Missile at Tel Aviv

Hamas claimed that it had fired a Fajr missile at Tel Aviv but there were no reports in Israel of that attack

Hesder Students Get Reserve Callup

Specialists and fighters with special units, including many Hesder students, have already been placed on active duty.

Israel Attacks Gaza Terror Full-Force on Social Media Front

Besides attacking Hamas terrorists in Gaza, Israel has been fighting Gaza Arab terror on the cyber front.

Fighting Terror While Minimizing Harm to Gaza Civilians

In wake of the battle against terror, the IDF is emphasizing via the media and the web that much effort is made to avoid civilian casualties

Obama to PM: Green Light, But Watch Out for Civilians

U.S. President Obama and EU Foreign Policy chief Ashton both expressed understanding, if not support, for Israel's operation in Gaza

Peres to Obama: There is a Limit to How Much Israel Can Absorb

Peres spoke with Obama about the "Pillar of Defense" operation and the escalation in the south