Lt. Barak Raz explains that Israel Air Force pilots can divert missiles already en route to their targets to avoid striking civilians.
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Daily Archives: January 14, 2009
IDF Video: Night Strike on Hamas Terrorists 14 Jan. 2009
The Israel Defense Forces carries out a joint mission employing infantry, armor, and airpower against Hamas terrorists.
Summary of Day’s Operations, 14 Jan. 2009, 21:05 IST
January 14, 2009
Summary of IDF Operations Today
IDF forces, including Infantry Corps, Armored Corps, Combat Engineering Corps, Artillery Corps, and Intelligence Corps, continue to operate throughout the Gaza Strip with the assistance of the Israel Air Force and the Israel Navy.
A total of 14 rockets were fired into Israel today, no injuries were reported.
104,000 liters of fuel and 108 trucks transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza passed through the Kerem Shalom Crossing today.
The IAF attacked over 50 targets since the early morning hours, including:
· Two company commanders in the Hamas terror organization, in the area of Zaytun, Walid Za’abud and Muhamad Dash, were both involved in launching rockets at Israel and attacks against IDF forces.
· The armed terror cell responsible for launching an anti-tank missile at an IDF force, wounding seven soldiers.
· 15 weapons smuggling tunnels used to transfer Grad and Qassam rockets.
· 10 cells of armed operatives, including a terrorist identified placing an explosive device aimed at IDF forces. Some of these targets were identified in coordination with ground forces.
· 10 rocket launchers, including a launcher located next to a cemetery and an armed Grad launcher ready for use.
· A weapon storage facility.
· Underground launching sites, some armed and ready for use.
Troops operating west of Gaza City uncovered weaponry, including explosive devices, hand grenades, flak-jackets and communication equipment, in a mosque west of Gaza City.
Reserve forces identified a mortar shell launcher aimed at Israel and fired at the terrorist responsible and identifying hitting him.
Today an IDF soldier was severely wounded, two soldiers were moderately wounded and 13were lightly wounded in clashes with terror operatives in the northern Gaza strip.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment. Their families have been notified.
IDF Soldier Severly Wounded, 14 Jan 2009, 16:59 IST
January 14th, 2009
IDF Soldier Severely Wounded
An IDF soldier was severely wounded, another soldier was moderately wounded and five were lightly wounded by an anti-tank missile fired at an IDF force operating in the northern Gaza strip.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment. Their families have been notified.
Summary of Operations Since this Morning, 14 Jan 2009, 15:45 IST
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Summary of IDF operations since this morning
104,000 liters of fuel and 111 humanitarian aid trucks are now in the process of being transferred into the Gaza strip via Kerem Shalom Crossing.
More than 12 Qassam and Grad rockets were fired from Gaza today at Israeli communities, including Grad rockets that hit the Be’er Sheva area and the Ashdod area.
The IAF struck the Grad launcher that fired at Be’er Sheva. Overall, approximately 20 terrorist sites were attacked by the IAF since this morning, including:
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Nine rocket launching sites, most of them armed and ready for launch and some of them located underground
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A number of armed operatives
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Three smuggling tunnels
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Five weapon storage facilities
IDF ground forces in the Gaza strip reported a number of ground clashes with armed operatives today. In one incident, Paratroopers Brigade forces on a reconnaissance mission identified a suicide bomber. The forces fired and hit the suicide bomber, detonating the explosive belt. No harm was reported to the IDF forces.
In another incident, an armed operative was identified in close proximity to an IDF tank force. The force fired and reported hitting the operative.
In a third incident, Combat Engineering Corps forces, in a joint operation with Armored Corps forces uncovered a stockpile of 20 rockets inside a civilian house in Gaza City. The rockets were detonated in a controlled manner.
In a number of additional incidents, ground forces identified armed operatives and assisted in directing aerial strikes against them.
The IDF will continue its operations against all terrorists and those who support them.
Rockets Launched into Northern Israel, 14 Jan 2009, 10:26 IST
14 January 2009
Rockets Launched into Northern Israel
A number of rockets were launched into northern Israel this morning (Jan. 14). There were no casualties or damage as a result of the attack.
The IDF responded to the source of fire.
The IDF Northern Command is holding ongoing security assessments in light of the situation. The IDF holds the Lebanese government and military responsible for preventing such attacks.
Summary of Overnight Operations, 14 Jan 2009, 08:35 IST
14 January 2009
Summary of IDF Operations Overnight
IDF forces—including Infantry Corps, Armored Corps, Engineering Corps, Artillery Corps and Intelligence Corps – continue to operate throughout the Gaza Strip with the support of the Israel Air Force and the Israel Navy.
The IAF attacked approximately 60 targets in Gaza overnight, including:
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Hamas police headquarters in Gaza City
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An area rigged with explosive devices intended for detonation against IDF forces
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Five rocket launching sites, including a squad of gunmen who fired mortar shells into Israel. Three gunmen were identified to have been hit
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Eight cells of gunmen, some in coordination with Ground Forces
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Nine weapons manufacturing and weapons storage facilities, including one in the home of a Hamas operative in Gaza City
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Approximately 35 weapons smuggling tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip
The Navy continued to support ground forces operating in Gaza, striking Hamas targets. The IDF continues to enforce the naval blockade in the area.
Six soldiers were wounded in ground operations throughout the night. In one incident, two officers were moderately wounded and an officer and two soldiers were lightly wounded when they were fired upon by gunmen. Soldiers returned fire and hit the assailants. Another soldier was lightly wounded in a second incident.