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Motorcycling in Israel

Motorcycling in Israel

Aug 22, 2015

Israel is a diverse place. People from other parts of the world often get caught up in the fighting and conflict and forget that there is a rich culture, beautiful scenery, and of course the rich history. And just like…

Financial Links Uncovered Between Hamas and Gaza Flotilla Organizers

Financial Links Uncovered Between Hamas and Gaza Flotilla Organizers

Jun 30, 2011

  The IDF has determined that the organizations behind the 2011 Gaza flotilla, like the terror organization Hamas have a common finance stream. Three Islamic charity funds from the Hamas-affiliated Charity Coalition directly fund Hamas along with the other group behind…

Updates: Terror Attacks in Southern Israel

Updates: Terror Attacks in Southern Israel

Jun 13, 2011

A terror attack injured 40 people and killed 8 today, August 8 2011. The attack took place along the Israel/Egypt boarder and was focused on buses, civilian vehicles, and soldiers stationed there. Originating from Gaza, the premeditated attack specifically targeted…

Women in the IDF

Women in the IDF

Mar 7, 2011

Examples of Units and Positions of Women in the IDF Battalion Signal Officer – The Battalion Signal Officer is responsible for operating and maintenance of communications in a battalion, a central and important role within the force. During emergency situations, the Battalion…

Aerial Photograph of Location of Incident Along Lebanese Border, 3 Aug 2010

Aerial Photograph of Location of Incident Along Lebanese Border, 3 Aug 2010

Aug 3, 2010

While performing regular scheduled maintenance in Israeli territory near the Lebanon border IDF troops were attacked by Lebanese armed forces. See the map below for details.  

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eiland Submits Conclusions of Military Examination Team Regarding Mavi Marmara, 12 July 2010

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eiland Submits Conclusions of Military Examination Team Regarding Mavi Marmara, 12 July 2010

Jul 12, 2010

A team appointed by the Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, received the final report on the incident that took place on May 31st, 2010. The report was widely distributed throughout the IDF with the core of…

Specific Flotilla Passangers Linked to Al-Qaeda, Hamas and Other Terror Organizations, 6 June 2010

Specific Flotilla Passangers Linked to Al-Qaeda, Hamas and Other Terror Organizations, 6 June 2010

Jun 6, 2010

IDF soldiers boarded and took control of a Mavi Marmara ship on May 31st 2010. Among those on the ship the following were identified as being connected to or directly involved in terrorist activities.   Fatimah Mahmadi (born 1979), is…

Clarification/Correction Regarding Audio Transmission Between Israeli Navy and Flotilla on 31 May 2010, Posted on 5 June 2010

Clarification/Correction Regarding Audio Transmission Between Israeli Navy and Flotilla on 31 May 2010, Posted on 5 June 2010

Jun 5, 2010

Audio released by the Israel Defense Force on June 4th, 2010 of a radio transmission between the Israeli Navy vessel and the Flotilla ships in which members of the IDF were told to quote “shut up,  go back to Auschwitz” and…

Hamas Refuses to Allow Flotilla Aid into Gaza Strip, 2 June 2010

Hamas Refuses to Allow Flotilla Aid into Gaza Strip, 2 June 2010

Jun 2, 2010

Flotilla aid supplies were loaded onto 20 trucks and an attempt has been made to deliver those supplies to Gaza to refugees. Items like medication, blankets, clothing, some medical equipment, and toys are examples of the items loaded up. Hamas…

Photos of Bullet Proof Vests, Sawn-Off Rods, Night Vision Goggles and Rifle Scope Found on Mavi Marmara, 2 June 2010

Photos of Bullet Proof Vests, Sawn-Off Rods, Night Vision Goggles and Rifle Scope Found on Mavi Marmara, 2 June 2010

Jun 2, 2010

Video available here shows exactly how the Mavi Marmara activists use the weapons shows above to ambush and assault IDF troops as they attempted to board the boat. Sawn off rods, knives, mace, flaires, and other objects were found on…

Photos of the Mavi Marmara’s Equipment and Weapons, 1 June 2010

Photos of the Mavi Marmara’s Equipment and Weapons, 1 June 2010

Jun 1, 2010

While boarding the Mavi Marmara’s ship on May 31st, 2009 with the intention of directing the ship to the Ashdod Port, IDF soldiers were attacked and a battle ensued. Soldiers reported the use of knives, metal rods, firebombs, and other…

Pistols Found on Flotilla Activists, 31 May 2010

Pistols Found on Flotilla Activists, 31 May 2010

May 31, 2010

During the recent boarding of the flotilla, which was attempting to break the maritime closure of the Gaza strip, IDF troops encountered two violent activists brandishing pistols. The violent activists took these pistols from IDF forces and apparently opened fire on…

IDF Forces Met with Pre-Planned Violence when Attempting to Board Flotilla, 31 May 2010

IDF Forces Met with Pre-Planned Violence when Attempting to Board Flotilla, 31 May 2010

May 31, 2010

Early today IDF troops were engaged by activists on board six different ships. Naval forces were attempting to direct the ships off their original course heading towards the closed Gaza strip towards Ashdod Port. The humanitarian supplies on board the…

Demonstrators Use Violence Against Israeli Navy Soldiers Attempting to Board Ship, 31 May 2010

Demonstrators Use Violence Against Israeli Navy Soldiers Attempting to Board Ship, 31 May 2010

May 31, 2010

Early today IDF troops were engaged by activists on board six different ships. Naval forces were attempting to direct the ships off their original course heading towards the closed Gaza strip towards Ashdod Port. The humanitarian supplies on board the…

Pictures of Weapons Found on the Mavi Marmara Flotilla Ship, 31 May 2010

Pictures of Weapons Found on the Mavi Marmara Flotilla Ship, 31 May 2010

May 31, 2010

    Photos of weapons found by IDF soldiers aboard a Mavi Marmara ship that was rerouted to the Ashdod Port. Activists on board lynched the soldiers in a planned attack. Metal rods, firebombs, and a large collection of knives were used to…

Photo: Missiles found in Gaza School

Photo: Missiles found in Gaza School

Jan 6, 2009

A missile launcher and a number of anti tank missiles were discovered hidden in a Palestinian school yard in Sajalya, northern Gaza Strip, during an IDF operation against terror threats. The IDF force returned fire at an armed Palestinian gunman…

Facts and Figures: Rocket Statistics

Facts and Figures: Rocket Statistics

Jan 3, 2009

Below is an abbreviated list of statistical information of rockets being fired at Israel – Today, over 950,000 Israelis live within range of rocket and mortar attacks. During 2008, there have been 1755 mortars shells, 1720 Qassams rockets, and 75 Grad…