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IDF Lets 4000 Palestinian Traders Into Israel
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 9:53 pm | Israel Defence Forces
Due to the month of Ramadan, and following the decision reached by the political echelon, the IDF and the Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories are implementing a series of easing of restrictions for the Palestinian ... More >>
IDF Forces Come Under Fire in the Gaza Strip
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 9:50 pm | Israel Defence Forces
This afternoon, terrorists fired at an IDF position along the Israel-Egypt border, near Rafah. More >>
Two Israeli Civilians Wounded by Terrorist
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 11:12 pm | Israel Defence Forces
This afternoon (October 22, 2003), a Palestinian terrorist fired at an IDF position near the Tel Rumedia neighborhood in Hebron. IDF forces and a first response team returned fire, killing the terrorist. The terrorist gunfire wounded two Israeli civilians, ... More >>
IDF targets a weapons workshop Gaza City
Monday, 20 October 2003, 11:55 pm | Israel Defence Forces
As part of Israel's preventive activity against Hamas and other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip, Israel Air Force Planes targeted a Hamas workshop used to produce Kassam rockets and other weapons in the Sajaita neighborhood of Gaza City. More >>
Assigned Residence Orders to 15 Admin Detainees
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 11:55 pm | Israel Defence Forces
In the framework of the fight against Palestinian terrorism, its infrastructures and operatives, Israeli security forces are taking preventative security measures to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks like those witnessed recently. More >>
IDF Says Terrorists Fire From Lebanon Into Israel
Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 10:40 pm | Israel Defence Forces
The terrorists fired several missiles and rockets that landed near an IDF position in Rekhes Ramim, in the eastern sector of the Israel-Lebanon border, and within Lebanese villages. More >>
IDF Action in Syria
Monday, 6 October 2003, 11:59 am | Israel Defence Forces
The IDF carried out an air attack in Syrian territory last night, against a training base used by terrorist organizations, including the Islamic Jihad. Yesterday, Oct. 4, a vicious terroist attack took place at Maxim Caf? in Haifa, in which 19 Israelis ... More >>
19 Killed in Haifa Suicide Bombing
Monday, 6 October 2003, 11:58 am | Israel Defence Forces
On October 4, 2003, at approximately 14:15, Tayasir Jaradat, a female suicide bomber from Jenin, detonated the explosive belt she was wearing in Haifa's "Maxim" Resturant (northern Israel). More >>
IDF Demolishes Another 'Terrorist' Home
Tuesday, 2 September 2003, 9:22 pm | Israel Defence Forces
As part of the ongoing war against terror and its infrastructure, IDF forces demolished last night (August 31, 2003), the house of Talab Mussa Shahada Mahamrah in Yatta, south of Hebron. Mahamrah, a Tanzim operative, planned and carried out a number of ... More >>
IDF Activity in Nablus
Friday, 22 August 2003, 9:18 pm | Israel Defence Forces
In an effort to thwart terrorist attacks planned to emanate from the area, IDF forces carried out searches and arrests. More >>
Israel Forces Close Off West Bank and Gaza Strip
Thursday, 21 August 2003, 10:50 pm | Israel Defence Forces
In accordance with security assessments, and in light of the murderous terrorist attack last night in Jerusalem, a general closure in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip was decided upon. More >>
IDF Demolishes House of West Bank 'terrorist'
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 11:10 am | Israel Defence Forces
As part of the ongoing war against terror and its infrastructure, IDF forces demolished the house of terrorist Kotzi Salama, a Tanzim operative in the village of Jaba, North of Nablus last night. Salama carried out the shooting attack on Israeli vehicles ... More >>
"Hamas Has Made a Strategic Decision to Murder"
Monday, 16 June 2003, 1:54 pm | Israel Defence Forces
IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Ruth Yaron: "Hamas Has Made a Strategic Decision to Murder Israeli Citizens." More >>
IDF Come Under Fire on Israel-Egypt Border
Thursday, 12 June 2003, 9:30 am | Israel Defence Forces
Tuesday Night Israel Time: IDF forces along the Israel-Egypt border, near the city of Rafah, came under heavy fire. Terrorists directed small arms fire at IDF forces, fired 8 anti-tank missiles, and hurled 28 grenades. No injuries to IDF forces were ... More >>
Strike Against Senior Hamas Leader
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 10:59 am | Israel Defence Forces
The Hamas leadership has made a strategic decision to undermine the "Road Map," and ruin any chance of dialogue which may lead to a cease-fire and political negotations. More >>
IDF Soldier Killed in clash in the Hebron Casbah
Monday, 9 June 2003, 10:39 pm | Israel Defence Forces
Last night (June 8, 2003 Israel Time), an IDF soldier was killed during a clash with terrorists in the Hebron Casbah. More >>
Four IDF Killed on Outpost in Northern Gaza Strip
Monday, 9 June 2003, 10:37 pm | Israel Defence Forces
Three IDF reserve soldiers and one warrant officer were killed this morning in a terrorist attack on an IDF outpost in the Erez industrial area situated in the Northern Gaza Strip. Four more soldiers were wounded in the attack, one moderately, and three ... More >>
Israel Bulldozes Family Homes Of Suicide Bombers
Monday, 26 May 2003, 10:33 pm | Israel Defence Forces
As part of the ongoing war against terror and its infrastructure, IDF forces demolished the house of Hamas terrorist Basam Takwari in Hebron. Takwari carried out the May 18, 2003, suicide bombing on a Jerusalem bus at the French Hill Junction which killed ... More >>
IDF Explain Shooting Of United Nations Official
Monday, 25 November 2002, 4:28 pm | Israel Defence Forces
In the framework of IDF activity against terrorist infrastructures, IDF forces operated yesterday (Nov. 22) in the Jenin refugee camp. During the activity, Abdalla Wahash, a senior operative of the Islamic Jihad, was arrested. Wahash is responsible for ... More >>
General Ron Kitry's Remarks On The 28 March Strike
Thursday, 29 March 2001, 11:10 am | Israel Defence Forces
It is too early to assess the results of the strike. I can say, however, that we hit one target in Ramallah and four targets in the Gaza Strip. Among these targets were a weapons depot, a Force 17 installation, a training base of the Presidential ... More >>