News for Protective Edge Bennett reads out embarrassing Blue and White quotes from Protective Edge in KnessetBlue and White heads exit Knesset plenum as DM reads protocols that include unintelligible Gantz statement under pressure of Gaza operation. Netanyahu: 'Benny Gantz, shame on you'PM to Gantz: 'You were proud that you endangered Golani soldiers for Palestinians; aren't you ashamed to make politics out of security?' 'We want quiet but prepare for battle'President and PM participate in annual memorial for Protective Edge fallen. PM: We're committed to bringing back Shaul, Goldin, civilians. 'Gantz did lend a certain legitimacy to the event'Joint memorial concert organizer for Israeli and Arab Protective Edge dead: 'Gantz's presence was sort of anecdote that legitimized event' Why doesn’t Netanyahu implement his own war principles against terror?Netanyahu first gained an international reputation as an expert on the issue of defeating terror when he wrote the book Fighting Terrorism in 1995. It could be a sober read for the Netanyahu of 2019. Officer requests male soldier and crosses HaaretzGolan Formation Commander Col. Avinoam Emunah explained inconvenience serving with woman, receives male replacement. 'Our war is not over'Father of soldier who suffered brain damage in Operation Protective Edge describes the long road to recovery. Every day G-d gives us a gift' 'Protective Edge isn't over'Bereaved families hold solidarity and support event with Shaul and Goldin families, fighting to bring sons back from Gaza. 'Big chance of large-scale Gaza operation'Minister Erdan rejects observation deterrence is lost, says Israel may have to launch larger operation. 'There may be no choice.' 'A huge hole opens up in your heart'Lieutenant David Sarel misses his brother, Major Benaya Sarel, killed in Operation Protective Edge. 'Could have been our last conversation.' 'It is very likely that Hezbollah has dug tunnels into Israel'Geologist and former adviser to the IDF COS speaks to Arutz Sheva about the tunnel threat, past and present. 'State Comptroller adopted a childish approach'The former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Amos Yadlin, criticized Comptroller's report on Protective Edge campaign. Op-Ed: Bereavement and politics - the cynicism of media analystsOnly idiots who supported the Oslo Accords could say we had political options to deal with Hamas. Dichter: 'Don't shell IDF commanders'Army Intel head appears before Foreign Affairs and Defense committee; MK Dichter calls not to attack IDF officers on background of report. 'Destruction of tunnels prevented mass-casualty attack'Bennett on report verifying role in tunnel destruction: 'Strategic mass-casualty simultaneous attack from dozens of tunnels prevented.' 'Bennett showed leadership; Netanyahu did not speak truth'MK Lapid: 'Report states explicitly Netanyahu's Israel not ready for operation.' National Union's 'Bennett showed remarkable leadership'. Goldin family criticizes 'ruckus' over Comptroller's reportThe parents of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin criticize 'political ruckus' greeting publication of Protective Edge campaign report. 'The IDF is dear to all of us, we don't need mudslinging'Dr. Haim Shine, legal philosophy expert, says publication of State Comptroller's report on Protective Edge causes more harm than good. 'Comptroller overstepped authority in Protective Edge report'Jewish Home MK says terror tunnels were known prior to 2014 Gaza op, adds Bennett urged action against them. PM: Tunnel threat was presented in its full magnitudeNetanyahu rejects allegations he concealed tunnel threat; presents counter-quotes from cabinet protocols. Protective Edge cabinet meeting transcripts partially revealed'Response to murder of 3 youths has been weak, disgraceful' said Bennett ahead of 2014 Gaza war, slamming Yaalon over restrained response. Will Protective Edge report be publicized?Sub-committee of Knesset's Auditing Committee to discuss whether to publish parts of the Comptroller's report referring to Security Cabinet. Protective Edge victim Hagai Ben Ari laid to restMajor Hagai Ben Ari (32) mortally wounded during Protective Edge campaign in 2014, who died Tuesday, laid to rest in the Golan Heights Watch: IDF Southern Command simulates terrorist infiltrationThe IDF Southern Command in coordination with police and emergency bodies conducted a simulation of various terrorist infiltrations. Former 'hilltop youth' opens mechinaFormer 'hilltop youth' founds mechina to honor comrade who fell in Operation Protective Edge. Netanyahu asks State Comptroller for hearing.Prime Minister Netanyahu requested a second hearing before the State Comptroller publishes his reports on the Gaza tunnels. MK Lavie: State responsible for wounded soldierMK Lavie calls on Defense Ministry to cut red tape and build ramp so that wounded soldier can finally go home. Hamas terrorist charged with undermining security20-year-old Hamas member indicted for participating in training and military activities, involvement in operation Protective Edge.Wounded soldier's family criticizes LibermanAfter meeting with Defense Minister Liberman, Yehuda Hayisraeli's family said that "We came with great hopes but our hopes were dashed". Did Turkey help terrorists fire rockets at Israel?Wikileaks website reveals emails in which sources close to Turkish president instruct on how to best conceal rockets from Israeli jets. French company sued for selling to IsraelFamily sues Exxelia Technologies for selling drone missile component to Israel. Plaintiffs say Israel killed three children with it in 2014. Bereaved parents welcome baby before Memorial DayFallen soldier's mother gives birth hours before start of Memorial Day. She describes the combination of joy and loss. Protective Edge casualty released from hospitalIDF soldier critically injured in Operation Protective Edge leaves hospital after year and a half of recovery. Ban Ki-moon accused of war crimesA writer in Haaretz, of all places, says UN chief is to blame for Hamas's firing rockets from inside UN facilities. Hamas Demands UN Secretary-General ResignHamas spokesperson says he should resign for accepting 'false' Israeli narrative about kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin. The JCPA Report: Refuting the UN Report on the 2014 Gaza WarThe bottom line is that the war was fought to stop the rocket fire on Israel's south and that if not for the Iron Dome, Israeli casualties would have been immense. More IDF Soldiers Requesting Post as LookoutA large number of incoming draftees - mostly women - have requested to be assigned to watch security cameras. NGO Offers Help to Soldiers Under InvestigationHonenu slams IDF decision to prosecute soldiers who took part in 5 events in which 50 Gazans were killed. Ya'alon Wishes Wounded Soldiers a Better New YearDefense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Monday visited soldiers wounded during Operation Protective Edge at Levinstein Hospital. |
