Monthly Archives: July 2011

Video: Contact Made Between Israel Navy and Lone Vessel Al-Karama

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

The Israel Navy is currently in a dialogue with the activists on-board the Al-Karama, in an attempt to dissuade them from continuing on their route into an area under a maritime security blockade off the coast of Gaza. In accordance … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Field, Navy, Operational Footage, Press Releases, Videos

List of Smuggling Attempts By Sea to Hamas, Hezbollah, Other Terrorist Organizations

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Below are some of the attempts by terror sponsoring states to arm terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah operating in the Gaza Strip and Southern Lebanon with weapons smuggled via the sea. These attempts are those publicly made available … Continue reading →

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Adm. Mullen Bids Farewell to His Israeli Counterparts

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Today, US Admiral Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived for his last visit on active duty. Adm. Mullen will be hosted by IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, who held an honorary … Continue reading →

Posted in IDeA, IDF General Staff

Photo of the Day: Palestinian Child Revived by an Israeli Officer

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Last Thursday, Major Maoz Schwartz (featured in the photo with his son) and Sergeant Major Shlomi Loya pulled over on a West Bank road to help a Palestinian family in need. The officers approached a screaming mother and panicked father, who held … Continue reading →

Posted in Soldiers of the IDF

IAF Thwarts Rocket Launch Attempt from Northern Gaza

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Last night, an IAF aircraft targeted a terrorist in the northern Gaza Strip, who was preparing to fire a rocket at Israeli territory. Today, two rockets were fired from Gaza. One hit Eshkol Regional Council and one hit Sdot Negev Regional … Continue reading →

Posted in Airforce, Operation Room, Press Releases, Rocket Attacks, Southern Command, Terror Attacks