Monthly Archives: May 2011

Gaza Strip Weekly Crossing Report for May 22nd to 26th

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of humanitarian aid and development assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip on a daily basis. The following report details cross-border activities for the week … Continue reading →

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Islamic Jihad and “Soul of Jerusalem” Associated Militants Arrested in Northern West Bank

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Overnight, 12 Palestinian Islamic Jihad-associated militants were arrested in a joint IDF-ISA activity taking place in the Jenin area. The activity was coordinated with the Civil Administration. The suspects are senior activists in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Judea … Continue reading →

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IDF Chief of the General Staff Concludes Investigations of Itamar Terrorist Attack and Joseph’s Tomb Shooting Incident

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Today, May 29th, two inquiries were held by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz. The first inquiry delved into the terrorist attack in Itamar which claimed the lives of Rabbi Ehud Fogel, his wife Ruth … Continue reading →

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Newly Appointed Head of the Personnel Directorate, GOC Northern Command, GOC Home Front Command

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Brig. Gen. Orna Barbivay to become first IDF female officer promoted to rank of Major General Minister of Defense Ehud Barak has approved a series of high-ranking appointments made by IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz. … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Season Begins in the West Bank With Help From the Civil Administration

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Last week marked the start of the cucumber selling season in Jenin.   The Civil Administration, in coordination with security forces and the Ministry of Defense crossings operators, works to ensure the marketing of 15,000-18,000 tons of cucumbers, which in … Continue reading →

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