Posted on 03/18/2010 11:46:22 PM PDT by Cindy
"Air Force strikes in Gaza"
SNIPPET: "IDF retaliates for deadly Qassam attack: Air Force hits several Gaza targets, including metal foundry, smuggling tunnel; Vice PM Shalom says Israel to offer strong response to rocket attack that killed Thai worker Thursday"
SNIPPET: "IDF aircraft struck at least four targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday, a day after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave killed a Thai worker in Israel, Hamas security officials and witnesses said."
SNIPPET: "Israel also sent a letter of complaint to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who is due to visit Israel at the weekend, and to the UN Security Council.
A previously unknown group, Ansar al-Sunna, believed to share the hardline ideology of al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the rocket fire at Israel, as well as the al-Aqsa Martrys Brigades, a wing of the Fatah movement.
Earlier, Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai said that Israel holds Hamas accountable for attacks originating in the Gaza Strip regardless of the group that commits them."
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http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/26348.htm
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Iran’s First Advanced Air Defense System Becomes Operational
Iran’s first advanced anti-aircraft system has become operational, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi announced earlier this week.
The Mersad air defense system is capable of hitting modern aircraft flying at low and medium altitudes, Vahidi told reporters.
The Mersad system will use Iran’s domestically manufactured Shahin missiles, which Vahidi said are even more advanced than the 1970s-era U.S.-manufactured Hawk missiles.
The Hawk missile has a range of 15 miles with a 119-pound warhead.
Source: Mehr, Iran, April 11, 2010
Posted at: 2010-04-15
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=173321
“IDF guns down Gaza terrorist”
By JPOST.COM STAFF
16/04/2010 10:12
SNIPPET: “A Givati Brigade force gunned down a Palestinian terrorist who appeared to be attempting to plant a bomb next to the Gaza border fence early Friday, the IDF said.
Before being killed, the terrorist managed to hurl a grenade at the troops, but there were no casualties among the soldiers.”
http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/pdf/ipc_e080.pdf
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Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
“News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
(April 7-13, 2010)”
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Quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2495305/posts
Israel warns Syria over Hezbollah attacks
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7101106.ece ^
Posted on April 17, 2010 8:42:01 PM PDT by jhpigott
Israel has delivered a secret warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad that it will respond to missile attacks from Hezbollah, the militant Lebanese-based Islamist group, by launching immediate retaliation against Syria itself.
In a message, sent earlier this month, Israel made it clear that it now regards Hezbollah as a division of the Syrian army and that reprisals against Syria will be fast and devastating.
It follows the discovery by Israeli intelligence that Syria has recently supplied long-range ballistic missiles and advanced anti-aircraft systems to Hezbollah.
“We’ll return Syria to the Stone Age by crippling its power stations, ports, fuel storage and every bit of strategic infrastructure if Hezbollah dare to launch ballistic missiles against us,” said an Israeli minister, who who was speaking off-the-record, last week.
The warning, which was conveyed to Damascus by a third party, was sent to reinforce an earlier signal by Avigdor Lieberman, the Israeli foreign minister. “If a war breaks out the Assad dynasty will lose its power and will cease to reign in Syria,” he said earlier this year.
The Israeli decision to hold Syria directly responsible for Hezbollah’s actions is believed to be the result of intelligence assessments that Beirut has lost control of the Shi’ite organisation, which has become an increasingly powerful force in Lebanon.
Reports that Syria has supplied Hezbollah with Russian-made Scud ballistic missiles have alarmed Israeli ministers. The missiles have the potential to reach the entire country and could carry chemical warheads. New gas masks are being supplied to Israel’s entire population, with an intensive television advertising campaign underway to stress their importance.
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http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=173420
“’Hizbullah a division of Syrian army’”
By JPOST.COM STAFF
18/04/2010 11:12
SNIPPET: “Israel reportedly sends missive to Damascus warning against attack.”
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3877397,00.html
Jaffa: Swastikas, Palestinian flags sprayed on synagogue
Published: 04.18.10, 09:51 / Israel News
Unknown persons sprayed swastikas and Palestinian flags on the walls of a synagogue and a residential building near the French ambassador’s residence in Jaffa. Police are investigating. (Yoav Zitun)
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http://www.investigativeproject.org/1907/fighting-terrorist-financing-in-the-palestinian
“Fighting Terrorist Financing in the Palestinian Territories”
IPT News
April 16, 2010
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3877902,00.html
Israeli vehicle stoned near Bethlehem
Published: 04.18.10, 21:50 / Israel News
Palestinians hurled stones at an Israeli vehicle near Bethlehem. No injuries were reported, however damage was caused to the vehicle. (Shmulik Grossman)
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3877871,00.html
“Peres: We must not dismiss Iranian threats”
Published: 04.18.10, 20:31 / Israel News
SNIPPET: “Peres added, “we must not dismiss threats but they must not dismiss our capabilities. We are not war mongers. We are a peace-seeking nation, but one which knows to protect itself.””
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3879657,00.html
Qassam fired at Sha’ar Hanegev; lands in Palestinian territory
Published: 04.22.10, 23:18 / Israel News
A Qassam rocket was fired from northern Gaza at Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, but exploded on the Palestinian side of the security fence.
No injuries or damage were reported. (Shmulik Hadad)
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=173753
“’Katyusha possibly fired from Sinai’”
By YAAKOV KATZ AND AP
23/04/2010 03:22
SNIPPET: Missile hits warehouse in Red Sea port of Aqaba; none hurt.
The IDF was investigating on Thursday whether what appeared to be a Katyusha rocket fired into Jordan was in fact targeting the Israeli resort city of Eilat.
The missile struck just over the border early Thursday morning, hitting a warehouse in Aqaba. Jordanian information minister Nabil al-Sharif said initial investigations indicated the missile was a Russian-designed Grad fired from somewhere outside Jordan.”
http://www.investigativeproject.org/category/47
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http://www.investigativeproject.org/1907/fighting-terrorist-financing-in-the-palestinian
Fighting Terrorist Financing in the Palestinian Territories
IPT News
April 16, 2010
SNIPPET: “The recent news that Hamas militants broke into a Gaza Strip branch of the Bank of Palestine and stole $400,000 which had been frozen as part of terrorism investigation indicates that no matter what the Palestinian Authority may try, Hamas is willing to use violence to protect its interests. While the fractured government in the Palestinian territories has been making small steps towards stemming the flow of terrorist financing, it remains an uphill battle.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3879956,00.html
“Report: Rocket found off Eilat coast”
SNIPPET: “Israeli divers find suspicious object at 30 meters believed by police to be one of three rockets fired towards southern city on Thursday. Area has been closed off to visitors, IDF troops on way to scene”
Ahuva Mamos
Published: 04.24.10, 11:07 / Israel News
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3879884,00.html
Tourist shot after trying to stab Christian worshippers in Jerusalem
Published: 04.23.10, 21:38 / Israel News
A tourist was shot in the leg by a policeman after trying to stab worshippers at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The officer instructed the man to put down his knife, but he refused and tried to stab one of the worshippers again.
A Magen David Adom crew dispatched to the area is tending to the stabber, who sustained light to moderate wounds. His identity is unknown. (Shmulik Grossman)
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“Syria threatens to send Israel back to ‘prehistoric times’”
SNIPPET: Source close to leadership in Damascus responds to Israeli threats, tells Kuwait newspaper Syria continuously upgrading military capabilities. Hezbollah: We possess arms that can hit deep in Israel”
Roee Nahmias
Published: 04.24.10, 21:37 / Israel News
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http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/26582.htm
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‘Al-Hayat’: Russia Supplied Syria With S-300 Missiles
The London daily Al-Hayat reports, citing a Russian source, that Russian President Vladimir Medvedev is to visit Syria on May 11 to discuss promoting Syria-Russia military and other cooperation.
According to the paper, in accordance with contracts signed between the two, Russia has supplied Syria with S-300 and Iskander missile defense systems, and there are contacts between the sides for the provision of new models of MiG aircraft and air defense systems.
Source: Al-Hayat, London, April 23, 2010
Posted at: 2010-04-23
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“Russian nuclear cruiser makes port call in Syria”
20:041 4/04/2010
SNIPPET: “Russia’s nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky has arrived in Syria’s Mediterranean port of Tartus ahead of Russian Navy drills in the Indian Ocean.
A large Syrian naval delegation accompanied by Russia’s ambassador to Syria, Sergei Kirpichenko, visited the Russian warship on Wednesday.
“The Pyotr Veliky’s visit to the Syrian port of Tartus is a symbolic event. It is a continuation of our historic ties with Syria that serves as a guarantee of our future cooperation not only in the naval sphere but also in other areas,” Kirpichenko said.
“I am certain that we will witness new and significant progress in our bilateral cooperation in the near future,” he added.”
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http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=173836
“Iranian nuclear scientist requests asylum in Israel”
By ABE SELIG
25/04/2010 00:33
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2500274/posts
Palestine president Mahmud Abbas invited to meet Barack Obama in May
times of india ^ | 4/25/10 | staf
Posted on April 25, 2010 1:58:09 PM PDT by Nachum
RAMALLAH (West Bank): Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has been invited to Washington in May for talks with US President Barack Obama, Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said on Sunday.
The invitation was delivered by Obama’s envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell, who met Abbas in the occupied West Bank on Friday.
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Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3880686,00.html
IDF finds 3 explosive devices near Gaza border fence
Published: 04.25.10, 22:52 / Israel News
An IDF force has uncovered three mines hidden near the border fence in central Gaza, aimed at exploding during army patrols.
The mines were anti-vehicle devices apparently placed there recently. They were dismantled without causing injury or damage. (Hanan Greenberg)
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1165396.html
Mon., April 26, 2010 Iyyar 12, 5770 | | Israel Time: 06:20 (EST+7)
“’Al-Qaida terrorists may pose as Ethiopian Jews to sneak into Israel’”
By Zvi Bar’el
Tags: Al-Qaida, Israel News
SNIPPET: “The Yemen-based arm of Al-Qaida is examining the possibility of infiltrating terrorists into Israel disguised as Somali refugees crossing the border from Egypt or even as new immigrants from Ethiopia.
Shi’ite rebels yesterday sent another letter to Haaretz, the latest of several, in which they quote from a letter sent by Al-Qaida to members of a Salafist group in the Gaza Strip that is opposed to Hamas.”
SNIPPET: “The contact person for the rebels explained in an earlier letter that they believe that publication in Haaretz could influence U.S. policy toward the Shi’ites in Yemen.”
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