Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3842522,00.html
False air raid siren sounded in Ashkelon for 2nd day in row
Published: 02.01.10, 11:32 / Israel News
The “Color Red” air raid siren that was sounded in a number of education institutes in Ashkelon was a false alarm. This is the second day in a row that malfunctions have occurred in the warning system. (Shmulik Hadad)
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Explosives Found at Ashkelon Beach (Israel)
Feb/01/10
A barrel with an explosive charge was discovered near the waterline of the beach at Ashkelon on Monday. It was neutralized and is being examined in a special police laboratory. Police say the explosive was meant for a terror attack and not criminal-related.
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http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/179753
IDF on Alert Due to Death of Hamas Terrorist
Feb/01/10
The IDF and the Israeli security establishment have increased preparedness in case of attempts to kidnap soldiers, following the assassination of senior Hamas terrorist Mahmoud al Mabhoh in Dubai and because of the anniversary of the assassination of senior Hezbollah terrorist, Imad Mornay. There has also been intensified mobilization at Jewish and Israeli centers abroad. Defense officials stressed however that Israel does not accept responsibility for the assassination of Mabhoh.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/179709
1,959 posted on February 1, 2010 6:05:28 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)