One of the main ways that Hamas acquires weapons is via an extensive network of tunnels under the Gaza-Egypt border. Since Hamas seized power in the Gaza Strip in 2007, the terrorist group’s smuggling efforts have increased. With funding from
Over the past 24 hours, the IDF continued with Operation Pillar of Defense, targeting dozens of rocket launching sites, inflicting severe damage to the rocket launching capabilities of terror organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. In addition, IAF aircraft targeted
It’s important to understand what Hamas stands for. Hamas defines itself as being in a continuous state of war with Israel. The group refuses to recognize Israel’s right to exist. Hamas’ charter states: “Israel will exist and will continue to
In response to incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip the IDF has launched Operation Pillar of Defense, a campaign against terror targets in Gaza.
One year after Gilad Shalit’s release, experience the historical day of his return through this reenactment.
Six years ago on the 25th of June 2006, Hamas kidnapped Gilad Shalit in Israeli territory. Immediately following his abduction, the IDF attempted to retrieve Gilad from behind enemy lines in operation Summer Rains. The operation though unsuccessful in its attempt to
We’ve launched a new campaign aimed at preventing abductions of soldiers, by warning them of the dangers of hitchhiking. Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, the IDF Spokesperson, explains: “The goal of the campaign is to inspire changes to the travel habits
Today, 23 years ago, Cpl. Ilan Saadon was hitchhiking on a road near his base. Hamas terrorists abducted him and headed for the Gaza Strip. They killed him during the ride. His body was buried in the area of Palmachim;
Between 2000 and 2008, more than 8,000 rockets and mortar shells were fired at civilians in Israel by the Hamas, a radical Islamic terrorist organization. This barrage of fire deliberately endangered the lives of over a million people. Three years ago today, on
The second stage of the operation for the return of SFC Gilad Shalit was completed today with the release of 505 prisoners