Israel Defense Forces: January 2012

Israel Defense Forces: January 2012

The month of January was an eventful one, with many occurrences both within Israel’s borders and outside them. Jan 27: The IDF honored the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Designated by the UN General Assembly in 2005, this day marks the liberation of the

Indictments Filed Against Terrorists Responsible for Gunfire Attack

Indictments Filed Against Terrorists Responsible for Gunfire Attack

In a joint IDF-ISA activity, IDF soldiers arrested the suspects responsible for carrying out the gunfire attack that occurred on Saturday, December 24, 2011, directed at an Israeli vehicle heading towards Ma’ale Shomeron, near Azzun. The trial of the suspects

Restraining Orders Served to Jewish Extremists in Judea and Samaria

Restraining Orders Served to Jewish Extremists in Judea and Samaria

Tonight, the Judea and Samaria District of the Israel Police delivered administrative restraining orders to twelve Jewish activists signed off by GOC Central Command, Major General Avi Mizrahi, based on recommendations of the ISA, for periods ranging from three months up to

Photos: Illegal Weapons Captured Near Nablus

Photos: Illegal Weapons Captured Near Nablus

An IDF force stationed near Nablus captured two Palestinian men carrying an M-16 rifle, an Uzi, and matching ammunition yesterday. The two were taken in for investigation while the weapons themselves were confiscated by security forces. In the past few

Suspects Accused of Murdering the Palmer Family Will be Read Their Indictments

Suspects Accused of Murdering the Palmer Family Will be Read Their Indictments

On Sunday, November 27th 2011, the four suspects accused of murdering the father and son of the Palmer family will be read their indictments. This will take place at the Ofer Military Base, near Giv’at Ze’ev, at approximately 9:00 AM. The four aforementioned

Infiltration Attempt Thwarted on Egyptian Border

Earlier this evening, while patrolling on the Israeli-Egyptian border, IDF soldiers identified a group of armed suspects that infiltrated into Israel during a smuggling attempt.   IDF soldiers attempted to apprehend the suspects, following their refusal to stop and adhere

The Field Intelligence Unit You’ve Never Heard of

Female combat soldiers of the field intelligence company “Nachshol” are stationed along the southern Israeli border. Due to the increased tension in the area, a unique exercise was conducted in the beginning of November, practicing clashes with terrorists, storming at

Keepers of the Dead Sea

Every day, IDF soldiers rigorously scout the Dead Sea area, defending Israel’s border with Jordan from weapon smuggling. While acting as a frontier and an international health resort, the Dead Sea is a unique site, and ensuring its security poses

Terrorist Squad Planting Explosive Devices, Targeted by IDF Soldiers

Terrorist Squad Planting Explosive Devices, Targeted by IDF Soldiers

A short while ago IDF soldiers identified a terrorist squad planting two explosive devices adjacent to the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip. The soldiers fired towards the suspects, confirming a hit. Only Last Saturday an Israel Air Force

Terrorist who Carried Out October 22nd Stabbing in Ramot Neighborhood Arrested

 Abad Elrahman Mahmud Alian Zayid, the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack in the Ramot neighborhood on October 22nd was arrested on 3.11.11 in a joint ISA-Israel Police -IDF operation. In the terror attack a 17 year old teen from the