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Gilad Shalit: In terrorist captivity since 25 June 2006
(25 Jun 2009)
On June 25, 2006, IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Behind the Headlines: Assessing the inspection
(5 May 2009)
The report on damage to UN installations during Operation Cast Lead
Behind the Headlines: Israel welcomes the pilgrimage of Pope Benedict XVI
(4 May 2009)
Pope Benedict XVI will be welcomed to the Holy Land as a true friend of the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
Behind the Headlines: The truth about Hamas crimes in Gaza
(13 Feb 2009)
The evidence of Hamas' war crimes, its exaggeration of civilian casualties and damage to property, its abuse of humanitarian aid and its intimidation of Gaza's residents are finally coming to light.
Behind the Headlines: Israel holds its fire
(18 Jan 2009)
The Israeli Cabinet decided on January 17 that IDF forces will hold their fire against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
Behind the Headlines: The tragedy at the school in Jebaliya
(6 Jan 2009)
An initial inquiry by forces on operating in the area of the incident indicates that a number of mortar shells were fired at IDF forces from within the Jebaliya school. In response to the incoming enemy fire, the forces returned mortar fire to the source.
Behind the Headlines: Israel expands Operation Cast Lead
(4 Jan 2009)
The upgrading of Israel's military activity was necessary to achieve the goals of operation Cast Lead - to deal the Hamas terror infrastructure a crippling blow and to enhance long-term security for Israel’s southern population.
Behind the Headlines: Hamas increases range of rocket fire
(31 Dec 2008)
On Tuesday, 30 December, the longer-range Grad rockets now being fired from Gaza reached as far as Beersheba. The government of Israel is determined to create a more secure reality that will ensure the safety of southern Israel over the long term.
Behind the Headlines: Rockets rain down on southern Israel
(25 Dec 2008)
Since Hamas decided to end the calm on 19 December, there has been a marked deterioration of the situation in southern Israel.
Behind the Headlines: Israel continues prisoner release policy
(15 Dec 2008)
In honor of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, and as a confidence building measure towards the Palestinian Authority and its leadership, the Israel government decided on 7 December 2008 to release 230 Palestinian prisoners.
Behind the Headlines: Rocket and mortar fire despite calm in the South
(10 Dec 2008)
The goals of the calm, which began on 19 June 2008, are the total cessation of terrorism and firing at Israel by all factions, the end of Palestinian smuggling and military build-up and progress in securing the release of the abducted soldier Gilad Shalit.
Behind the Headlines: Israeli release of Palestinian prisoners
(25 Aug 2008)
On 25 August 2008, Israel released 198 convicted Palestinian terrorists. Israel undertook this risky measure in the hope of promoting dialogue with the pragmatic Palestinians who reject terrorism and are engaged in diplomacy with Israel.
Behind the Headlines:Terrorism in Jerusalem
(24 Jul 2008)
Incitement of hatred of Israel in general and of its Jewish population in particular is the apparent cause of the disturbing increase in terror activities involving Arab residents of East Jerusalem
Behind the Headlines: The return of Israel's abducted soldiers
(16 Jul 2008)
On Wednesday, July 16, coffins containing the remains of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev - abducted by Hizbullah on July 12, 2006 - were returned to Israel.
Behind the Headlines: Israeli measures against Hamas in the West Bank
(10 Jul 2008)
DM Ehud Barak recently signed an order banning 36 "charity" funds which are part of Hamas's fundraising network. By disrupting the flow of money, terror activities are disrupted as well.
Behind the Headlines: Bulldozer attack in Jerusalem
(2 Jul 2008)
A terrorist drove a large bulldozer straight into civilian traffic on Jerusalem's main artery, Jaffa Road.
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