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Major Events

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Major Events

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  1. Major Events • Gaza Strip – Hamas and other terrorist organizations continue to fire rockets and mortar shells against southern Israel. In response to the ongoing rocket fire, the IDF responded with IAF pinpoint attacks against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, particularly against tunnels which are used for weapons smuggling in Rafah. It should be noted that Israel will not agree to the renewed strengthening of the Hamas and a rehabilitation of its military capabilities with the assistance of the radical axis, led by Iran. The international community is required to carry an active role in preventing the military buildup of Hamas, and in halting the Iranian and Syrian involvement. • In spite of the ongoing terror activity, the crossings remain open for the transfer of supplies into the Gaza Strip. During the past two weeks over 35, 000 tons of supplies were transferred into Gaza. • West Bank – In spite of the Israeli willingness to continue taking positive measures (security and economic), including the removal of roadblocks, the terrorists exploit the situation in order to execute terror attacks, smuggle and manufacture improvised weapons, as well as pipe bombs and Molotov cocktails. This is further emphasized in yesterday’s brutal shooting attacks in the Jordan Valley, in which two Israeli policemen – David Rabinovich (42) and Yechezkel Ramzrkar (50) - were killed by two Palestinian terrorists.

  2. Major Events – Gaza Strip March 1st – 8 rockets were launched towards Israel and hit the area of Sderot andareas near the following Kibbutzim: Yad Mordechai, Nahal Oz, Kefar Maimon, Be’eri and Alumim. March 2nd – Arocket hit in the vicinity of Kibbutz Karmia. March 3rd – 2 rockets hit in the vicinity of the Kibbutzim Nir’am and Zikkim. In response, the IAF attacked 9 smuggling tunnels in Rafah. March 4th – The IAF attacked 2 operatives of the PIJ, killing a senior operative and severely injuring another. March 5th – 10 rockets were launched towards Israel. Among them, 5 rockets hit open areas near the following Kibbutzim: Alumim, Nir, Miflasim and Yad Mordechai; 1 hit Netivot; 1 hit near Sderot and 3 hit in the vicinity of Karni crossing. In addition, an RPG was launched towards an IDF force near Kissufim crossing. In response to the rocket attacks, the IAF attacked 5 smuggling tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip.

  3. Major Events – Gaza Strip (Cont’d) Weekend Events (March 6th-7th) - 5 rocketswere launched towards Israel and hit open areas near Netiv Ha’asara, Erez crossing and the following Kibbutzim: Tushia, Yesha and Be’eri. In response, the IAF attacked a weapons’ warehouse in the Gaza Strip. March 8th – 3 rockets hit in the vicinity of Karni crossing and Kerem Shalom. March 9th – 2 rockets hit open areas near Kibbutz Be’eri and Kissufim crossing. March 10th – 4 rockets hit open areas near Kibbutzi Alumim and Zikkim, near Karni crossing and greenhouses in Netiv Ha’asara. In response, the IAF attacked a launchers’ squad and 2 smuggling tunnels in Rafah.

  4. Major Events – Gaza Strip (Cont’d) March 11th – 4 rockets hit in the vicinity of the following Kibbutzim: Miflasim, Kissufim, Nir and Kissufim post. In addition, a mortar shell hit Kibbutz Nahal Oz. In response, the IAF attacked 2 smuggling tunnels in Rafah. March 12th – 3 rockets ere launched towards Israel - one hit open areas near Erez crossing. March 13th-15th – During the weekend, 5 rockets were launched towards Israel and hit near Karni crossing and the Kibbutzim ofZikkim, Miflasim and Ein Hashlosha. Additionally, an RPG was fired towards the border fence near Kissufim post.

  5. Rockets and Mortar Hits in Israel(Since the IDF held its fire)

  6. Major Events – West Bank March 1st – 2 women were lightly injured due to Palestinian rioting and rock throwing towards an Israeli vehicle in Hebron. March 2nd – A Palestinian carrying an improvised weapon was arrested by IDF forces. The suspect was transferred to investigation and the weapon was confiscated. March 3rd – A Molotov cocktail was thrown at an Israeli vehicle in the area of Ni’alin. In addition, 2 pipe bombs were discovered during a mobilized patrol of IDF forces in Ramallah. The weapons were detonated by IDF sappers. March 6th-7th - A civilian was lightly injured due to rock throwing by several Palestinians near Hebron. Later on in the day, rocks were thrown towards an Israeli vehicle in a Jewish community in Hebron. The civilian received medical treatment at the spot and the vehicle was lightly damaged.

  7. Major Events – West Bank (Cont’d) March 8th – An explosive belt, shrapnel plate and 14 pipe bombs were turned in by the Palestinian police to the Israeli police. The weapons were detonated by IDF sappers. March 14th – 2 Palestinian suspects carrying Molotov cocktails were arrested by IDF forces and transferred to the Israeli police. March 15th – 2 Palestinian terrorists opened fire from their vehicle towards an Israeli police patrol in the Jordan Valley, killing two Israeli policemen. Yehezkel Remzarker (50) David Rabinovitch (42)

  8. EREZ CROSSING KARNI CROSSING KISSUFIM CROSSING Israel supplies medical aid through Erez crossing SUFFA CROSSING SMUGGLING ATTEMPTS AT CROSSINGS (ARCHIVE PHOTOS) Humanitarian Support March 1-15, 2009 Supplies (tons): 39,033 Medical Evacuations: 191 Fuel (liters): 4.41 million Heating Gas (tons): 998

  9. Around the IDF March 5th – International Women’s Day was marked throughout the IDF, including special events which were organised for female officers.One of these events was headed by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Gabi Ashkenazi, for female officers of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and higher, along with their partners. In addition, on March 11th, the General Staff Advisor on Women's Issues in the IDF, Brigadier General Yehudit Grisaro, met with the spouses of the military attachés. Brig. Gen. Grisaro presented the service of women in the IDF, particularly in combat units. March 12th–17th – IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Gabi Ashkenazi, traveled to the United States on a five day work visit. The visit included meetings with government, security and military officials in Washington DC. Amongst his meetings, LTG. Ashkenazi met with General James Jones, the National Security Advisor, Mr. Denis Ross, the Special Advisor for the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia to Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton, as well as with commanders of the various forces in the US military.

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