In October, a bomb planted by terrorists on the Gaza border exploded, injuring Givati soldiers on routine patrol along the security fence. The commander of the unit, Captain Ziv Shilon, lost his arm in the attack. Today, he is back
On November 14, the IDF launched Operation Pillar of Defense, meant to cripple terror groups in Gaza and protect Israelis. Here’s a summary of events.
Highway No. 12, closed after a deadly terror attack in August 2011, was re-opened for traffic. The decision followed situation assessments and work to improve the security along the road, and was approved by GOC Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Tal Russo. During the months
Overnight, an IDF force identified a number of suspects planting explosives along the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip. A combined force, consisting of IAF helicopters and an armored force fired at the suspects, and confirmed direct hits. It
Four Israeli civilians were murdered in their vehicle in a terrorist drive-by shooting attack on Route 60 near Qiryat Arba, east of Hebron, earlier this evening, August 31st, 2010. Two men and two women, one of whom was pregnant, from
IDF Statement on Rt. 60 Terror Attack, in which Four Israeli Civilians were Killed Four Israelis were murdered in a terrorist drive-by-shooting attack on route 60 near Qiryat Arba, east of Hebron, tonight, August 31st, 2010. Two men and two
In a joint IDF-ISA-Israel Police operation earlier today, Steven Anbatawai, a wanted Tanzim militant from Nablus, was arrested. Prior to his arrest, Anbatawai had been released from prison as part of a pardon agreement, but has since violated the terms