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The Hamas terror war against Israel

1,571 rockets and 1,531 mortar bombs fired from the Gaza Strip struck southern Israel in 2008.

Operation Cast Lead: Israel strikes back against Hamas terror in Gaza

On Saturday, 27 December 2008, Israel launched an attack against the Hamas terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. On 17 January 2009, Israel announced that it would hold its fire.

The Hamas war against Israel: Statements by Israeli leaders

FM Livni: Israel is fighting against the Hamas terrorist organization that has taken Gaza hostage.

Hamas Exploitation of Civilians as Human Shields

IICC - This study examines how Hamas and the other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip make extensive use of Palestinian civilians as human shields. Full document in PDF format

Increased humanitarian aid to Gaza after IDF operation

COGAT - Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories, Ministry of Defense

The HAMAS Terror Organization - 2007 update

From IICC report: Anti-Israeli Terrorism in 2007 and its Trends in 2008

Main terrorist attacks carried out at Gaza Strip crossings

Two Israeli employees of the Nahal Oz fuel terminal were killed when Palestinian terrorists fired mortars at the terminal on April 9, 2008.

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.

Palestinian ceasefire violations since the end of Operation Cast Lead

(16 Jun 2009)

Since the end of Operation Cast Lead, 106 rockets and 65 mortar shells have been fired into Israel.

Terror attack on Gaza security fence thwarted

(8 Jun 2009)

Attempt to plant explosive devices north of Kerem Shalom crossing thwarted

(22 May 2009)

Rocket hits home in Sderot, IAF targets Gaza terrorist sites

(19 May 2009)

Kassam rocket explodes outside Sderot home, causing damage.

IAF targeted six smuggling tunnels and Hamas outpost in Gaza Strip

(6 May 2009)

IDF: Conclusion of investigations into claims in Operation Cast Lead

(22 Apr 2009)

Conclusions of five investigative teams assigned to investigate events relating to the conduct of IDF soldiers during Operation Cast Lead

Hundreds of kilograms of explosives on Gazan fishing boat

(13 Apr 2009)

Vast majority of Palestinians killed in Operation Cast Lead terror operatives

(26 Mar 2009)

Israel submits letter of complaint to UN on continuing rocket fire

(2 Mar 2009)

In the wake of continuing rocket and mortar fire from Gaza at the communities in southern Israel, a letter of complaint was submitted to UN Secretary General and the President of the Security Council.

Hamas use of mosques for military and political purposes

(1 Mar 2009)

According to international laws governing of armed conflict, mosques used for military purposes lose the special protection afforded houses of worship and may become legitimate targets for attack.

Israeli response to Amnesty International report

(23 Feb 2009)

Initial study of the report indicates that it presents a biased version of the events, and does not adhere to professional criteria and objectivity.

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.


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External links

	Israel's operation against Hamas: Defeating Terror, Promoting Peace - An MFA presentation
	Summary of rocket fire and mortar shelling in 2008 (IICC Dec 2008)
	Iranian support of Hamas - IICC report, Jan 2009
	Hamas Exploitation of Civilians as Human Shields (IICC report - Jan 2009)
	Shari’ah-based penal codes imposed on Gaza Strip (IICC)
	Hamas’s Military Force in the Gaza Strip (IICC)
	Hamas takeover of Gaza - PCHR report
	US House of Representatives: Draft bill condemning TV Hamas programming (April 2008)
	Hamas terrorists trained in Iran and Syria (IICC report, March 2008)
	The Islamization of the Gaza Strip (IICC)

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