The IDF released the first report of an inquiry into the events at the start of the war. This one deals with events at Kibbutz Be’eri on 7 October. There will be many more such inquiry reports from the IDF. So far, there is not a national inquiry panel. The political leaders seem averse to … More Gaza War 12 Jul
Warning! I am about to complain (again) about one of my least favorite TV news programs. If you guessed it was CNN, you’re right. This is the way I saw it. Today I watched CNN ‘report’ on an alleged IDF air attack on an Arab ‘refugee’ camp. The report said they checked with the IDF … More Gaza War 2 May
Hamas is winning the media war. Even if they aren’t, they think they are. Even Nasrallah in Lebanon went on record to say that the anti-government demonstrations in Israel are proof that there will soon be a cease-fire without any Israeli objectives having been achieved. To help this perception, the IDF has pulled troops out … More Gaza War 8 Apr
Over the weekend the IDF has been continuing the methodical exploration of the underground tunnel system beneath Khan Yunis. Yesterday one of the discoveries was an underground prison where hostages had been held. There were iron bar cells and lots of detritus that pointed to prior occupation by hostages although none were present now. There … More Gaza War 21 Jan
It looks to me like the little dispute between Iran and Pakistan will dry up and go away. If there is a lesson to be learned from it, I would think it’s one the USA should take to heart. If someone uses force against you, or your territory or citizens, then you need to respond … More Gaza War 19 Jan
The shift in operations by the IDF is becoming more and more obvious. Not only have many reservists been pulled out to be released from combat duty, but the pace of operations has become much slower in parts of Gaza. The search for hostages and for Hamas leaders continues in the southern sector. There are … More Gaza War 8 Jan
Last night there was another terrorist incident at a check point on a road leading south from Jerusalem. Our road to the city was closed for a while. The attacker, an Israeli Arab, stabbed two border police, one male, on female, and paid for it by becoming a “martyr”. Israeli security forces have arrested nearly … More Gaza War 29 Dec
IDF troops continue to move through Sajawiya house by house. Among the things that have been discovered in this activity (besides eliminating Hamas terrorists) are: Confirmation of the deaths of more hostages (and recovery of their bodies). Weapons and ammunition Kevlar protective vests and helmets Rockets, including those big 122mm GRADs … More Gaza War 15 Dec
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