Embassy of Israel in Wellington - Latest News [Page 2]
Israeli response to the UNHRC Commission of Inquiry
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 12:35 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
It is regrettable that the report fails to recognize the profound difference between Israel’s moral behavior during Operation Protective Edge and the terror organizations it confronted. This report was commissioned by a notoriously biased institution, ... More >>
Israeli Assistance following the Earthquake in Nepal
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 12:35 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Upon receiving the first reports of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday, 25 April 2015, Israel immediately initiated the supply of emergency humanitarian aid, flights to bring rescue and medical teams to the area, and the establishment ... More >>
Hamas Network in Jerusalem and West Bank
Friday, 22 August 2014, 10:19 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Over the past three months, the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) have been working to uncover an extensive Hamas terror infrastructure operating in Jerusalem and the Judea and Samaria region (the West Bank). More >>
Major Media Sources Cast Doubt on Hamas Claims
Friday, 15 August 2014, 12:51 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
1. Discrimination : The evidence collected so far about casualties in the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge contradicts claims made by Hamas and various human rights organizations that the IDF attacks were “indiscriminate” and that the ... More >>
The Real Face of Hamas
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 2:46 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
A true understanding of the month-long conflict in Gaza depends on a careful examination of Hamas' ideology, characteristics and objectives. More >>
IDF field hospital treats Gaza civilians
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 3:12 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
The hospital is providing medical care to civilians injured during the current operation in Gaza. More >>
Hamas' Violations of Ceasefires – A Chronology
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:44 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
31 July 2014 Israel is acting in Gaza in self-defense to hostilities initiated - and prolonged -by Hamas. In clear violation of international law, Hamas and the other terrorist organizations in Gaza have fired thousands of rockets, indiscriminate weapons ... More >>
Violation of truce compelled Israel to resume its operation
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 1:56 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Hamas violation of the humanitarian truce compelled Israel to resume its operation 28 July 2014 In light of the continued Hamas fire, Israel is compelled to resume its operation, effective immediately, against the Hamas terrorists who violated the ... More >>
PM Netanyahu Interviews on US Sunday Shows - 27 July
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 12:44 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
29 July 2014 Following are excerpts from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements during interviews on American news shows on Sunday (27 July): CBS - "Face the Nation," NBC - "Meet the Press" and CNN - "State of the Union." ... More >>
Iran and Hizbullah Announce Military Support for Gaza
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 12:07 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
In recent days, especially on the background of Iran's "al-Quds [Jerusalem] Day" (25 July), senior Iranian officials have expressed their support for increasing military assistance to the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip, including Hamas ... More >>
PM Netanyahu Speaks with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 11:46 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday Monday, 28 July 2014, spoke with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "The Security Council Presidential Statement relates to the needs of a murderous terrorist organization ... More >>
The Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza Strip
Friday, 25 July 2014, 1:01 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
The Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza Strip: 24 July 2014 Detailed Information on Humanitarian Supplies transferred into Gaza today, July 23 List of goods entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom Crossing : More >>
Hospital Abused by Hamas Terrorists Struck by the IDF
Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:47 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
(Communicated by the IDF Spokesman) The IDF has targeted specific sites and terrorists located within the premises of Al-Wafa hospital in Gaza City. This in light of several occasions in which fire was opened at IDF forces from within the hospital grounds, ... More >>
War Crimes Committed by Hamas: the use of Human Shields
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 1:07 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
I. The Principle of Distinction A core principle of the law of armed conflict is the 'principle of distinction' - the obligation imposed on each party to the conflict to ensure at all times that a distinction is made between combatants and civilians. ... More >>
Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza Strip
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 12:29 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
The Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza Strip: Movement of goods and people through the crossings More >>
Summary of Civilian Assistance from Israel to Gaza
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 11:04 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Summary of Civilian Assistance from Israel to Gaza Since the Beginning of operation "Protective Edge" More >>
Strikes on Houses in Gaza Used For Military Purposes
Friday, 11 July 2014, 9:47 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
Throughout the initial stages of Operation "Protective Edge" – initiated in order to restore security to Israel's civilian population under constant rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip – the IDF struck a number of houses throughout the Gaza ... More >>
Police Officer Summoned to Hearing about Shu'afat Incident
Friday, 11 July 2014, 9:35 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
A few days ago a video circulated in the media, showing two police officers arresting a man, while one of them uses excessive force, seemingly without any justification. Publications reported that this incident occurred during the riots in Shu'afat, in ... More >>
IDF Strikes Hamas Tunnel while Terrorists Plan Attack
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 12:01 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
The IDF targeted a Hamas tunnel early Monday morning, preventing an imminent terror threat to Israeli citizens. Hamas terrorists built the tunnel, which extends from Gaza into Israel, in order to execute complex attacks against civilians and IDF soldiers. ... More >>
ISA Statement Regarding the Murder of Shelly Dadon
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 11:58 am | Embassy of Israel in Wellington
In the wake of expedited intelligence activity, the Israel Police and the ISA, on 16 June 2014, arrested Hussein Yousef Hussein Khalifa, from Iblin in the Galilee, on suspicion of involvement in the 1 May 2014 murder of 19-year-old Shelly Dadon ... More >>