Monthly Archives: September 2009

IAF Targets Rocket Ready to be Fired at Israel 28 Sept 2009

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September 28th, 2009

IAF Targets Rocket Launcher Ready to be Fired at Israel

A short while ago, in a joint IDF and ISA operation, an Israel Air Force air-craft targeted and identified hitting a rocket launcher ready to be fired at Israel.

Approximately 55 rockets and mortar shells were launched at Israel during the last three months, totaling more than 250 since the end of Operation Cast Lead and more than 750 in 2009. Furthermore, throughout 2008, over 3300 rockets and mortars were fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel.

The IDF will respond harshly to any attempt to break the calm in Israel’s southern communities.

IAF Targets Three Terrorists Preparing to Launch Rockets

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Last evening the Israeli Air Force targeted and identified hitting three terrorists east of Gaza City who were on their way to fire rockets at Israel’s southern communities.

Weapons Laboratory in Southern Gaza City

Archive: Rocket launcher found in a weapons laboratory uncovered by IDF forces in Tel Al-Hawa, in southern Gaza City. The laboratory was hidden inside the headquarters of the Palestinian Preventive Security Force.

The three terrorists were Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives residing in Gaza City, and part of a terrorist cell that has been firing rockets into Israel for the past few weeks, including rockets that hit the city of Sderot during the holiday of Rosh HaShana (the Jewish New Year) a week ago. The names of the three terrorists are Mahmoud Mussah Rammadan Bana, Kamel Hamdan Ibrahim Dakhdukh and Mohamed Salem Barawi Marshoud.

Terrorists fired approx. 50 rockets and mortar shells into Israeli territory during the last three months–over 3,300 since 2008.

The IDF will respond harshly to any attempt to break the calm in Israel’s southern communities.

Israeli Arab Attempts to Run Over IDF Soldiers 22 Sept 2009

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September 22nd, 2009

Israeli Arab Attempts to run over IDF soldiers at checkpoint near Bethlehem

This morning, an Israeli man from East Jerusalem attempted to run over IDF soldiers at the Beitar checkpoint near the city of Bethlehem. The driver ignored calls to undergo the required security checks, accelerated towards the soldiers and drove through the crossing.

The forces searched the area for the vehicle and finally identified it in a nearby gas station. The soldiers directed the driver to stop the vehicle. The driver did not abide by their calls, and instead attempted to run them over.

The soldiers first fired warning shots in the air, then at the tires of the vehicle and when the driver still refused to stop they fired towards him. A paramedic team arrived at the scene and confirmed his death.

The investigation of the incident is ongoing.

IDF Kills 2 Terrorists Planting Explosives Along Gaza Fence 20 Sept 2009 21:45 IST

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September 20th, 2009

IDF Soldiers Kill Two Terror Operatives Planting Explosives Along Gaza Security Fence

This afternoon, an IDF armored force identified two terror operatives planting explosive devices along the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip. The soldiers on the scene fired tank shells and mortar fire, and identified hitting the suspects.

The two men, both in their early twenties, Abed al-haft Chalil al-Silawai and Machmud Achmed Muhammed Nazir, are known for recently planting explosive devices along the Gaza security fence and are responsible for firing mortar shells into Israeli territory.

Abed Silawai was an active member of the Popular Resistance Committee and Machmud Nazir was a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Moreover, Abed Silawai and Machmud Nazir are responsible for firing three rockets into Israeli territory on August 24th and injuring an Israel Defense Forces soldier in the same incident.

IDF Removes 100 Roadblocks in Judea & Samaria, 17 Sept 2009, 10:20 IST

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September 16th, 2009

Removal of One Hundred Road Blocks in Judea and Samaria

Today, following the directives given by the Israeli government, the Israel Defense Forces began removing 100 road blocks in the Judea and Samaria region. The removal of these road blocks will improve traffic between rural areas and villages to the central transportation arteries in Judea and Samaria. The decision to carry out these improvements was made in accordance with the directives of Defense Minister, Mr. Ehud Barak, and in light of security assessments by the IDF Central Command and the Chief of the General Staff, Lietenant General Gabi Ashkenazi.

The IDF will remove road blocks over the next several days, a process expected to end by the Eid ul-Fitr holiday next week. The decision is a continuation of the government policy to improve the economic situation in the region while maintaining the operational flexibility of the Israel Defense Force and security forces.

The IDF will continue to act in accordance with the decisions of the Israeli government and security assessments in order to improve the quality of life of the Palestinian population in the Judea and Samaria region and to secure the safety of Israeli citizens.

IDF Soldiers remove roadblock

IDF Soldiers remove roadblock

IDF Soldiers remove roadblock

IDF Soldiers remove roadblock

5 Tanzim Militants Arrested in July and August, 15 Sept 2009, 17:00 IST

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Arrest of Tanzim Operatives in July and August

15 September 2009

Five Tanzim terrorists  (Fatah’s militant wing) from the village of Silwad near Ramallah were arrested in a joint IDF and ISA operation during the months of July and August. The militants were connected to the local militant Fatah bloc and are responsible for carrying out a number of terrorist attacks in the area and on Road 60, a central passageway for Israeli vehicles.

On July 9th, 2009 at around 06:00, a number of gunshots were fired at an Israeli vehicle traveling near Silwad. After an initial investigation, security forces arrested Maharan Iad and Tzalch Chamed, two Palestinian men from Silwad. Both men were arrested in the past on account of their active participation and membership of a militant Fatah group known for acting against those who allegedly cooperate with Israel.

During the investigation, the two gunmen admitted to carrying out the attack with the help of Mustafa Chamed, another Tanzim activist who was also arrested. Maharan Iad, who was arrested twice in the past and lived in the U.S. from 2006 to May 2009, admitted to planning the attack with Tzlach and Mustafa over the course of a few days during which they looked for the optimal location to carry out the attack. The investigation also showed that both Mustafa and Tzlach were involved in at least one gun attack in the area during 2005.

Two additional Tanzim activists, Jamil Chamed and Rami Chamed, also from Silwad, were arrested during the course of the investigation. The two men admitted to active participation in a number of terror attacks during the Second Intifada. Rami Chamed admitted to his direct involvement in four separate terror attacks during investigation. 

The ISA and IDF view arrests of this kind as part of their targeted activity to thwart and stop terror in Silwad. These attacks were carried out by village residents, members of the Tanzim terrorist bloc, some of who are also members of the Palestinian Authority security apparatus.

Hamas Terrorists Arrested in Tul-Karem 15 Sept 2009 16:10 IST

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Top Terror Leader in Tul Karem Arrested Last Night

15 Spetember 2009

Last night, in a joint operation between the IDF, the ISA, and a special police force, Mohammed Mastafa Mahmoud Harouish and Tisir Kamal Samara were arrested in Tul Karem.

Harouish was born in 1983, and is the head of the military branch of Hamas in Tul-Karem.  Samara was born in 1984, and served as Harouish’s deputy.

Harouish has been wanted since 2004 for his involvement in Hamas terrorist activity. The terrorist cell he was affiliated with was responsible for the Passover bombing in 2002 in Netanya.

From as early as 2003, it is known that Harouish was actively involved in Hamas in the Samaria region.

In March 2004, Harouish was wounded by IDF fire and Hamas militants evacuated him for medical treatment to Ramallah. During this time he was involved in planning a thwarted suicide terror attack in Israel.  Subsequently Harouish was arrested by the Palestinian security forces and transferred to the Palestinian Authority’s prison in Jericho.

After being released from prison in 2006, Harouish returned to Tul-Karem.  He then became one of the commanders of Hamas’ military branch in the city, and chief assistant to Omar Gabber, the head of Hamas’ infrastructure. Harouish recruited militants, formed terror cells, and purchased weaponry. These cells were to commit terror attacks against IDF forces as well as of the Palestinian security forces.

This plan was thwarted as a result of many arrests within Hamas ranks, starting in May 2007 and culminating with the arrest Omar Gabber in March 2008.

After the arrest of Gabber, Harouish remained the top wanted terrorist  in the area.

As stated, Harouish was arrested together with his deputy, Adnan Tisir Kamal Samara, a Hamas militant, who was released just a year ago from a prison sentence in Israel, where he was jailed for his involvement in the forming of Harouish’s terror cells.

The two were transferred for questioning by security forces.