Posted on 05/17/2004 7:27:09 PM PDT by yonif
Translation from reports by me (Hebrew to English):
IDF begins large scale operation in southern Gaza strip. Goals are to eliminate terrorists by capturing or killing them, targetting weapons tunnels and other terrorist structures such as bomb labs. The IDF has began to enter Palestinian Authority terrorist controlled Rafiah (Walla! News Israeli portal). Infantry forces including Givati and Golani, with Engineering Corps, covered by IDF helicopters have began to move into the town. IDF troops have been reported to have taken up positions in various buildings as well. In the opening incidents of the operation, 5 terrorists were killed by an IDF missile when they fired from the vicinity of a mosque.
Another incident had 3 Al Aqsa terrorists eliminated when they tried to fire an RPG at IDF troops.
IDF has told Israel Radio that the fighting will be hard and will take a lot of intelligence to succeed. Terrorists have been preparing to lay down explosive devices and operate against the troops.
IDF helicopters have already fired a number of missiles at terrorists. And IDF snipers have also started operating. So far it seems two terrorists have already been killed from IDF snipers.
IDF's main goal is to stop the flow of "oxygen" to these terrorists in the form of weapons, explosives and other devices courtesy of Egypt.
So basically so far at least 10 Arab terrorists have been killed, and dozens (mostly terrorists) have been injured.
IDF Radio also announcing operation has begun and bulldozers are also operating to destroy terror enclaves.
It seems the UN Security will be convening to condemn Israel, per requests from the PA Terror Regime and other Arab terror-supporting countries.
That's good, but I'd also like to see them *literally* stop the flow of oxygen to the terrorists!
May your next translation read "Arafat has been eliminated";)
How do you say "Let's Roll" in Hebrew? May G-d bless Israel!
Let's Roll is:
Bo-o Nazuz! (Let's Move!)
Or
Kadima! (Forward!)
I should also note that Armor is taking part in this operation.
From Haaretz:
05:26 Hamas says three of four people killed in second IDF missile strike in Rafah are members of the group
05:01 IDF: At least one armed Palestinian killed in combat as troops enter Rafah neighborhood
04:48 Report: at least 4 Palestinians killed in second missile strike; IDF forces raid outlying Rafah neighbourhood
04:39 Report: at least one man killed, six injured in new IAF missile attack in Rafah
04:30 Witnesses: IAF helicopter fires another missile at crowd in Rafah, causing several casualties
The helos need to fly arfrat office and shoot a couple of missels at the corners of the building.Just for practices.
IDF Radio: Operation will go on for a few days at least.
Rafiah Operation Underway
05:30 May 18, '04 / 27 Iyar 5764
(IsraelNN.com) Reports from the Rafiah area of southern Gaza indicate the IDF counter-terrorism operation is underway. Helicopter gunships reportedly fired air-to-surface missiles earlier and large bulldozers are leveling buildings and digging trenches. There are no reports of injuries to IDF troops. PA sources are reporting at least seven dead and over two dozen injured.
Troops will be moving house-to-house in search of wanted suspects and many arrests are expected. Soldiers will also be seeking to locate and confiscate weapons and ammunition.
4 Arab terrorists have just been eliminated (Israel Radio)
The Palestinian Authority terrorist regime is trying to get the international community to pressure Israel to stop its operation.
See IDF preparations before the battle began in this Israel Channel 2 video: http://msn2.msn.co.il/mon1.wmv
So far at least 14 terrorists have been killed. No injuries to the IDF.
The Arab countries in the UN are calling for the convening of the UN Security Council.
IDF Troops searching house to house for terrorists.
IDF helipcoters and unmanned drones picking off terrorists on the streets.
Israel Radio
Thank you yonif for this excellent reporting. This is what our guys need to be doing in Iraq! Pull out all the stops. KILL THE BASTARDS!!
Operation is called "Operation Rainbow"
Cut off the head(s) of the snake
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