Hamas terror war against Israel
 Rocket fire from Gaza and Palestinian ceasefire violations after Operation Cast Lead (Jan 2009)22 May 2013 On April 16, 2001 the Hamas terrorist organization launched its first rocket into Israel. Since the beginning of 2012, 1,835 rocket hits have been identified in Israeli territory. Israel under fire-November 201222 Nov 2012A total of 1,500 rockets were fired at Israel since the start of Operation Pillar of Defense (14 Nov), more than half of which were recorded as hits in Israeli territory. A ceasefire was declared on November 21, at 9 pm. Operation Pillar of Defense-IDF updates22 Nov 2012In response to the incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip the IDF launched a widespread campaign against terror targets in Gaza, waged from November 14-21. Israel strikes terror targets in Gaza14 Nov 2012In response to the incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip the IDF has launched a widespread campaign against terror targets in Gaza. Barrage of rocket fire hits southern Israel24 Oct 2012Between October 22-24, 2012, the Hamas terrorist organization initiated another intensification of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. Israel submits letter on rocket fire from Gaza on opening of school year28 Aug 2012This week, Israel's children started their school year with the all-too-familiar sounds of sirens and explosions, as terrorists in Gaza fired six more rockets into their communities.  Israel under fire-March 201218 Mar 2012During the latest round of escalation more than 200 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip targeting Israel. Of them, 117 fell in southern Israel. New Government policy brings more goods to Gaza15 Jan 2012Since the Cabinet decision in June 2010, the number of trucks delivering goods to the Gaza Strip has steadily increased-from a daily average of 120 in April 2010 to 247 in September 2011. Israel under fire-Oct 201130 Oct 2011IDF thwarts Gaza rocket fire at Israel, Ashkelon resident killed by Grad rocket. Gilad Shalit: Released after 5 years in terrorist captivity18 Oct 2011On June 25, 2006, IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing. On October 18, 2011, he returned home. |
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