When Operation Pillar of Defense began on Nov. 14, Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip knew that the IDF was trying to target them. That might explain why on Nov. 19, four senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives took over an Related posts: Islamic Jihad’s Kindergarten Graduation: Where’s the Cake and Cookies? Islamic Jihad Operatives Killed […]

Shortly after Israel’s birth in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces was established — and along with it, anti-aircraft batteries. Related posts: The Israeli Navy: Highlights from History IDF’s First-Ever Cyber Defenders Make History Introducing: New Aerial Defense Center

On November 14, the IDF launched Operation Pillar of Defense, meant to cripple terror groups in Gaza and protect Israelis. Here’s a summary of events. Related posts: Pillar of Defense: Summary of Overnight Events, Nov 17 Operation Pillar of Defense: IDF Disperses Leaflets Above Gaza Strip Operation Cast Lead: Mid-day Summary of Events

A short while ago, a ceasefire agreement came into effect. Following eight days, the IDF has accomplished its objectives for Operation Pillar of Defense. Related posts: IDF Implementing Ceasefire, 18 Jan 2009, 00:56 IST Recap: Second Day of Fighting IDF Targeting 70 Underground Launching Sites in Gaza