Watch the IDF Strike Back Following 30 Hamas Rocket Attacks Overnight into Saturday

Overnight Hamas and Islamic Jihad launched at least 30 rockets into southern Israel.  In retaliation, the IAF struck 80 military targets inside Gaza, including Hamas' headquarters.  Prior to the airstrike on HQ, Israel warned residents to evacuate the 4-story building.  Also hit were advanced weapons production facilities, five military compounds used by Hamas and other …

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Update from Gaza Border

Lt Col Jonathan is an IDF spokesperson, often providing updates regarding IDF activity.  Here is his latest update from the Gaza border, where Hamas has launched over 150 rockets into Israel over the past two days: https://www.facebook.com/idfonline/videos/1996028923753301/   There are other reports of troop and equipment movement on Israeli bases.  In addition to airstrikes that …

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What is a Palestinian Rocket Attack Like?

Over 150 Palestinian rockets have been launched toward southern Israel over the past couple days.  Some were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, but thankfully, most fell in open territory. Fortunately, I am not aware of any Israeli casualties, though there have been casualties in Gaza as a result of IDF strikes on …

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Two Distinctly Different Tales of Gaza

Wow...I was struck by two very interesting, but polar opposite perspectives of Gaza recently.  Let's start with the Hamas-directed, Iranian-supported rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel earlier this week. You have undoubtedly heard the news of the multiple barrages, totaling about 100 rockets fired in a 36-hour period.  But take a look at the graphic …

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