Summary of Overnight Events 31 Dec 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by idfspokesperson

Dec. 31^st, 2009

Summary of Overnight Events

The Israeli Air Force struck the office of the Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh overnight. The office is used as a center for the planning, support and financing of terrorist activities against Israel. In addition, the office of the interior ministry, located in the same area, was also attacked. These offices of the Hamas government are located in Gaza City, and are considered a strategic target.

The IAF attacked 35 additional targets, including: tunnels in the Rafah border area, weapon storage facilities, Hamas outposts and an armed rocket launcher.

Navy forces also attacked a number of targets in the Gaza Strip including: Hamas outposts, training camps, guarding vessels used by Hamas naval forces and launching posts from which rockets are fired at Israel.

The IDF will continue its mission, attack the infrastructure and buildings that Hamas is using, and will operate against terrorist organizations and anyone who provides support to terrorism.

Video: IAF attack on Isamil Haniyeh’s Office

Posted on December 31, 2008 by idfspokesperson

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Israel Air Force launches pinpoint strikes against the offices of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Grad missiles ready for launch against innocent civilians on 31 Dec 2008.

Gazan Child Taken to Israel for Treatement

Posted on December 31, 2008 by idfspokesperson

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Video of Israel admitting a Gazan child for treatment at an Israeli hospital via the Erez crossing. Hamas has used the people of Gaza as human shields—Israel, in contrast, values human life and is willing to open its borders to provide for medical treatment.

Despite the ongoing rocket fire, 12 Palestinians from Gaza were allowed in Israel from Gaza on 31 Dec. 2008. This child, who was not hurt as part of operation “Cast Lead,” will join hundreds of other Gazans hospitalized in Israel.