Operation Breaking Dawn

Islamic Jihad leader Bassem al-Saadi sentenced to 22 months

Leader of Islamic Jihad in Samaria, whose arrest sparked Operation Breaking Dawn sentenced after reaching plea deal.

Indictment filed against top Islamic Jihad terrorist

Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad commander in Samaria, is indicted on charges of incitement, membership and services to terror organization.

Islamic Jihad terrorists display rockets during parade in Gaza

Dozens of Islamic Jihad terrorists display life-sized replicas of rockets, in a show of defiance after Operation Breaking Dawn.

Head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin to be indicted

Bassam al-Saadi launched his terrorist career almost 40 years ago. His arrest prompted Operation Breaking Dawn.

Is Israel targeting top Islamic Jihad operatives in Syria?

Israel's Chief of Staff revealed the IDF had gone after terrorists in a 'third country' during Operation Breaking Dawn.

Chief of Staff reveals:

Third country was attacked during Gaza operation

IDF carried out attack in third country parallel to wave of arrests in Samaria and operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Kochavi reveals.

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Erdan to UN chief:

'Overturn removal of UN official who condemned rocket fire'

UN official Sarah Muscroft was removed after tweeting support for Gaza ceasefire and condemning indiscriminate rocket fire on Israel.

UN official loses post after tweeting support for Israel

Sarah Muscroft, a UN official working in directing aid to Palestinians, is to be reassigned after a tweet condemning Islamic Jihad.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

'Shameful'

Erdan blasts Democrat who accused Israel of killing Gazans

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after Congresswoman Cori Bush accuses Israel of killing children in Gaza.

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IDF tanks held fire to save Gazan girl

The IDF has revealed how a tank crew's careful observation and quick action saved a Gazan girl during Operation Breaking Dawn.

Hamas blames Israel for delay in prisoner exchange

The terrorist organization claims that Israel is preventing a prisoner exchange - and that it could force the issue if it wished to do so.

UN human rights chief condemns killing of children in Gaza

Michelle Bachelet does not mention that most civilians in Gaza were killed by Islamic Jihad rockets.

When will the Islamic Jihad resume attacks on Israel?

The current ceasefire could be broken any day as Israel continues holding a top Islamic Jihad operative behind bars.

Op-ed:

Just a dinner out in Tel Aviv

On my vacation in Israel, I found myself in Tel Aviv with my daughters when Operation Breking Dawn broke out. We continued our plans. Op-ed.

MDA dispatch helped deliver baby over phone as missiles rained

Ashkelon woman talked through birth of her son as Islamic Jihad missile barrage was fired at the city during Operation Breaking Dawn,

City battered by rockets receives new emergency control unit

Responding to latest rocket fire from Gaza, IFCJ donates new Ashkelon emergency control unit.

This is how Hamas prevented news from reaching foreign media

Israeli reporter uncovers document detailing Hamas' instructions to local journalists, curbing the freedom of the press.

Guided by EMT, mother gives birth under rocket fire

MDA dispatch helps deliver baby over phone, as missiles rain down on Ashkelon.

Gantz on ceasefire:

'There was no promise to release terrorists'

Defense Minister: As long as the calm continues in the south - we will allow work and basic economic well-being for the residents of Gaza.

Israel Dog Unit trains local responders for building collapse

Israel's civilian search and rescue services meet with the Israel Dog Unit to prepare for the worst.

Ra'am official:

'If We Were in the Government. Gaza Op Wouldn't Have Happened '

The advisor to a United Arab List MK stated that if there was a permanent government the party would have prevented last week's operation

Prepared for any scenario to protect the residents of the south

'Breaking Dawn' has ended, yet Lieutenant Yair Haberman says that the task of protecting the residents of the Gaza border region continues.

Islamic Jihad planned to fire antitank missile at civilian bus

Prior to Gaza op, senior Islamic Jihad officials were preparing to fire an antitank missile at a civilian bus carrying dozens of Israelis.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vists Tel Nof Airbase, meets units that operated in Operation Breaking Dawn.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization, we support Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns Islamic Jihad: We fully support Israel’s right to defend its people against terrorist threats.

Lapid thanks Egypt's President Sisi for ceasefire efforts

Lapid speaks to President of Egypt, says Egypt has a very significant role in maintaining regional stability and security.

The strategic blindness of Israel’s caretaker government

“Operation Breaking Dawn” was a tactical success but a strategic failure that legitimized Hamas.Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Gaza op. made possible because govt. with Ra'am fell

Opposition leader: 'In the fight against terrorism, we are all united. There is no opposition and no coalition.'

Lapid: Whoever tries to harm us will pay with his life

Prime Minister addresses the nation following end of 'Operation Breaking Dawn,' fight against Islamic Jihad.

Erdan: Not condemning the Islamic Jihad will only motivate them

Israel's UN ambassador urges the UN Security Council to fully condemn the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group.

Erdan: IAF aborted mission 3 times to avoid civilian casualties

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan shows evidence that IAF aborted mission due to presence of children in the area.

How will the Gaza operation influence Israeli election?

A former advisor to Netanyahu says the Left bloc may not end up profiting despite the seemingly successful operation.

Security official: Operation could help return missing Israelis

Official says close ties created through Abraham Accords were key to ending Operation Breaking Dawn quickly.

Former Shabak chief:

'Hamas ended this round stronger than after other rounds'

'This was one of the more effective operations I remember,' former Shabak chief Avi Dichter says.

Who is the winner in the operation in Gaza?

While Israel was the clear winner when it comes to enemies killed, Arab terrorists also say they achieved their goals.

Gantz holds security assessment after Operation Breaking Dawn

Defense Minister orders defense establishment to maintain operational readiness, more work to ensure security of Gaza border communities.

'Like hell': Resident of Gaza border town flees to Jerusalem

A resident of a kibbutz bordering the Gaza Strip talks about the fear and tension during the outbreak of the 3-day shooting war.

Erdogan condemns Israel: 'No excuse for murder of children'

Turkish President blames Israel for 2-day shooting war with Islamic Jihad, says Turkey stands with the Palestinians.

Saving a life - under rocket fire

Be'er Sheva man who suffered cardiac arrest after rocket barrage from Gaza is fired towards the city is successfully revived in seconds.

Diplomatic sources:

Hamas didn't involve itself, but didn't prevent the rockets

'Israel did not agree to release a single prisoner discussed, Egypt asked for a dialogue on the issue, and we'll allow that,' sources say.

Herzog to southern leaders:

'Without you, there would be no Israel'

President Isaac Herzog visits Sderot, meets local authority heads from the Gaza border area.

Did Israel pay for the ceasefire? 'We rejected the demands'

Following ceasefire with Islamic Jihad, Public Security Min. responds to claims that Israel agreed to release top Islamic Jihad terrorist.

Israel opens Gaza crossings following the end of 'Breaking Dawn'

IDF spokesperson says return to routine on Gaza border will be gradual, continued quiet will ensure opening of Gaza crossings.

Until the break of dawn

The people of Israel are not afraid of the dawn; because light clarifies things. They seem alone, but G-d is with them.

Breaking Dawn Background and Main Operational Achievements

Everything you should know about Israel's operation against islamic Jihad in Gaza - why it happened, who was involved, what occurred.Report

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations condemns Islamic Jihad rocket attacks: We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Mansour Abbas criticizes Israeli 'aggression' in Gaza

Ra'am chairman: Ours is the only party that works in a practical way in support of the Palestinian people.

Sderot Mayor:

'Heavy blows to Islamic Jihad and Hamas will bring peace'

Sderot Mayor tells INN: The first lesson is that you can eliminate terrorists, and next time we should hit them immediately without waiting.

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF delayed strike against Islamic Jihad leader several times due to the presence of children in the area.

Islamic Jihad claims:

Egypt promised to free leader arrested by Israel

In ceasefire announcement published on Telegram, Egypt undertakes to help free Islamic Jihad leader.

End of Breaking Dawn?

Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad goes into effect

National Public Diplomacy Directorate confirms that a ceasefire will take effect at 11:30 p.m.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

As conflict continues, demand spikes for counter-terror teams

YATAR volunteer counter-terror teams in Judea and Samaria called up to bolster security during Gaza conflict.

Netanyahu:

Anti-Israel Americans have allied themselves with 'medievalists'

Former Prime Minister speaks with Fox News amid continuing rocket attacks by Islamic Jihad.

Gaza: What would JStreet do if its members lived in Israel?

Would JStreet members join the clearly anti-Israel, not anti-war, tone of sparsely attended protests or would they draw the line? Op-ed..

Rocket barrage launched towards Tel Aviv

1 injured after house struck in southern Israel as massive wave of rocket attacks target Gaza frontier and Tel Aviv area.

Who's behind the terror group fighting Israel from Gaza?

There are a number of groups even more radical than Hamas within the Gaza Strip. Are we now up against one of these?