Monthly Archives: February 2011

Progress Report on Water in the West Bank from the Civil Administration

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

The following report follows the progress of various water infrastructure building projects in the West Bank, including a summary of completed projects in 2010. Please note the process of approval for water infrastructure projects in the Civil Administration: Water projects … Continue reading →

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IDF Thwarts Terror Attempt Near Northern Gaza Border

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Overnight, an IDF force identified a number of Palestinian militants approaching the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip, in an attempt to plant explosive devices. Thwarting the attempt, the force fired at the militants, hitting three of them. During … Continue reading →

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IDF Supervises Export of Israeli-Grown Apples into Syria

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

As of yesterday, apples grown by Israeli civilians in the Golan Heights are being exported to Syria via the “Quneitra” crossing, in accordance with the directives of the Israeli government and at the request of the International Red Cross (IRC). 30 … Continue reading →

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz Appointed 20th IDF Chief of the General Staff

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Lieutenant General Gantz, Minister of Defense Ehud Barak and Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi, all past or present Chiefs of Staff. Major General Benny Gantz was appointed IDF Chief of the General Staff and received the rank of Lieutenant General today, … Continue reading →

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Farewell Ceremony for IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

This evening, a farewell ceremony in Tel Aviv was held in honor of Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi who finishes his four year term as the 19th IDF Chief of Staff. The ceremony was attended by the families of fallen IDF … Continue reading →

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