Monthly Archives: December 2010

IAF Flight School Graduates its 161st Class in Ceremony Today

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

“Our most valuable weapon is you, our pilots and navigators. You are our guarantee to safety” – Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, IAF Flight School Graduation, 30 December 2010 The IAF Flight School Graduation Ceremony was held today (Thursday, December 30th) … Continue reading →

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IDF Thwarts Second Terror Attack in Gaza Strip in Less Than 72 Hours

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

A short while ago 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 aircraft and an armored force fired at the suspects. The forces … Continue reading →

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Italian Chief of Defense and IDF Chief of General Staff Discuss Mutual Challenges

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

As part of his work visit to Israel, General Vincenzo Camporini, the Italian Chief of Defense, met today with the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi. General Camporini was received by an honorary guard at the … Continue reading →

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Chief of Defense Staff of Italy to Arrive in Israel for Work Visit

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

The Italian Chief of Defense Staff, General Vincenzo Camporini, will arrive in Israel today (Sunday, December 26th) for a three-day work visit as a guest of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi. During the visit … Continue reading →

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IDF Thwarts Terror Attack in Southern Gaza Strip

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

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 … Continue reading →

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