Israel Defense Forces: January 2013
IDF soldiers were busy this month, thwarting terror attacks and rescuing civilians from major flooding. They even found time to vote in Israel’s elections.
Tag: Tunnel
IDF Discovers Gaza-Made Tunnel With Exit in Israeli Territory
During a patrol of the Gaza security fence on Monday, January 14, IDF soldiers discovered the exit of a tunnel that originates under the Gaza Strip. Such a tunnel in Israeli territory indicates a clear intent by Gaza terrorist groups, led
How Does Hamas Acquire Its Weapons?
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
In Response to Rocket Fire, Israeli Air Force Targets Terrorist Tunnel
Last night, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft targeted an operational tunnel used for terrorist activity in the Gaza Strip. A direct hit was confirmed. Terrorists intend to use such tunnels to infiltrate into Israeli territory and execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and
IAF Targets Two Terror Sites in the Northern Gaza Strip
Overnight, Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft targeted two terror tunnels in the northern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed. The targeting of these terror tunnels is a response to the rocket fire from Gaza at Israeli territory. The IDF will
IAF Strikes Hamas Operated Tunnel in Southern Gaza, 15 Sept 2010
Several hours ago, in a joint ISA-IDF operation, the Israel Air Force struck a Hamas operated tunnel located on the Rafah Border in the Southern Gaza Strip. Secondary blasts were identified. This specific tunnel was used to smuggle terrorists into
IAF Strikes Gaza Targets in Response to Terrorist Activity, 3 Jan 2010
January 3rd, 2010 IAF Strikes Targets in Gaza in Response to Terrorist Activity Overnight, in a joint IDF-ISA activity, the IAF has attacked two terrorist targets in the southern Gaza Strip used by Hamas. One was a tunnel used for
In Response to Rocket and Mortar Shells Fired at Israel, IAF Struck Terrorist Facilities in the Gaza Strip 8 Jan 2010
In response to the barrage of mortar shells and the Qassam rocket fired into Israel yesterday, the Israel Air Force struck and identified hitting four targets in the Gaza Strip in a joint IDF-ISA operation. One terror tunnel in the