August
31, 2005:
The Knesset approves the government's agreement with Egypt under which 750 Egyptian troops will deploy along the Philadelphi route, bordering with the Gaza Strip, after Israel completes its withdrawal from the Strip.
(Aluf Benn and Gideon Alon, "Knesset Okays Philadelphi Deal With Egypt by Large Majority," Ha'aretz, August 31, 2005).
The Knesset approves the government's agreement with Egypt under which 750 Egyptian troops will deploy along the Philadelphi route, bordering with the Gaza Strip, after Israel completes its withdrawal from the Strip.
(Aluf Benn and Gideon Alon, "Knesset Okays Philadelphi Deal With Egypt by Large Majority," Ha'aretz, August 31, 2005).
August
31, 2005:
The al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades announces it will not disarm after Israel's pullout from Gaza.
"We will continue to brandish our weapons in the face of the [Israeli] occupation as Gaza is only the first step towards the liberation of all of the land of Palestine," a statement from the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades said on Wednesday.
("Al-Aqsa Brigades: We Will Not Disarm," Al Jazeera, August 31, 2005).
The al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades announces it will not disarm after Israel's pullout from Gaza.
"We will continue to brandish our weapons in the face of the [Israeli] occupation as Gaza is only the first step towards the liberation of all of the land of Palestine," a statement from the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades said on Wednesday.
("Al-Aqsa Brigades: We Will Not Disarm," Al Jazeera, August 31, 2005).
August
30, 2005
IDF forces uncover a 20-meter-long weapons smuggling tunnel along the Egyptian border.
It should be noted that 30 such tunnels have been discovered over the past three months.
("IDF Uncovers 20-Meter-Long Arms Smuggling Tunnel at Egypt Border," Ha'aretz, August 30, 2005).
IDF forces uncover a 20-meter-long weapons smuggling tunnel along the Egyptian border.
It should be noted that 30 such tunnels have been discovered over the past three months.
("IDF Uncovers 20-Meter-Long Arms Smuggling Tunnel at Egypt Border," Ha'aretz, August 30, 2005).
August
29, 2005:
IDF forces detain two Palestinians attempting to infiltrate into Israel from Gaza near the evacuated Israeli community of Netzarim (central Gaza Strip).
(Ezra HaLevi, "Post-Withdrawal Terror Attacks Continue to Increase," IsraelNationalNews, August 29, 2005).
IDF forces detain two Palestinians attempting to infiltrate into Israel from Gaza near the evacuated Israeli community of Netzarim (central Gaza Strip).
(Ezra HaLevi, "Post-Withdrawal Terror Attacks Continue to Increase," IsraelNationalNews, August 29, 2005).
August
29, 2005:
IDF paratroopers arrest a 14-year-old Palestinian boy carrying three pipe bombs at the Hawara roadblock in the West Bank.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at and lightly injure a IDF soldier in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians also fire at an IDF position near the evacuated settlement of Neveh Dekalim, in Gush Katif.
("IDF Uncovers 20-Meter-Long Arms Smuggling Tunnel at Egypt Border," Ha'aretz, August 30, 2005).
IDF paratroopers arrest a 14-year-old Palestinian boy carrying three pipe bombs at the Hawara roadblock in the West Bank.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at and lightly injure a IDF soldier in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians also fire at an IDF position near the evacuated settlement of Neveh Dekalim, in Gush Katif.
("IDF Uncovers 20-Meter-Long Arms Smuggling Tunnel at Egypt Border," Ha'aretz, August 30, 2005).
August
29, 2005:
DebkaFile reports that operatives belonging to Ahmed Jibril's PFLP-GC have been sniping at Israeli positions and patrols for the past 48 hours.
(DebkaFile, August 29, 2005).
DebkaFile reports that operatives belonging to Ahmed Jibril's PFLP-GC have been sniping at Israeli positions and patrols for the past 48 hours.
(DebkaFile, August 29, 2005).
August
29, 2005:
Media reports indicate that Hamas has established a military wing for female terrorists. Dozens of women have reportedly been recruited for attacks.
According to Hamas sources, the female recruits have undergone training in weapons and rocket use, as well as in handling of explosives.
The women, both married and single, will be absorbed into Hamas's Izzedin Kassam military wing and are slated to carry out attacks such as planting improvised explosive devices, infiltrating Israeli communities, and firing mortars as well as rockets.
("Hamas Training Recruits For New Women's Military Wing At Secret Site in Gaza," GeoStrategyDirect, August 30, 2005).
Media reports indicate that Hamas has established a military wing for female terrorists. Dozens of women have reportedly been recruited for attacks.
According to Hamas sources, the female recruits have undergone training in weapons and rocket use, as well as in handling of explosives.
The women, both married and single, will be absorbed into Hamas's Izzedin Kassam military wing and are slated to carry out attacks such as planting improvised explosive devices, infiltrating Israeli communities, and firing mortars as well as rockets.
("Hamas Training Recruits For New Women's Military Wing At Secret Site in Gaza," GeoStrategyDirect, August 30, 2005).
August
28, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces near the Karni-Netzarim road in the northern Gaza Strip.
Palestinians also fire at an Israeli vehicle at the Burin Junction between the Shomron Brigade and the Yitzhar Junction.
("Arabs Shoot At IDF Force Near Karni-Netzarim Road For a Second Time Sunday," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005; "Terrorists Shoot at Israeli Vehicle in Shomron, No Injuries," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces near the Karni-Netzarim road in the northern Gaza Strip.
Palestinians also fire at an Israeli vehicle at the Burin Junction between the Shomron Brigade and the Yitzhar Junction.
("Arabs Shoot At IDF Force Near Karni-Netzarim Road For a Second Time Sunday," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005; "Terrorists Shoot at Israeli Vehicle in Shomron, No Injuries," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005).
August
28, 2005:
A Palestinian suicide bomber critically wounds two Israelis in the Negev city of Be'er Sheva. Islamic Jihad and Fatah's Al-Aksa Brigades claim joint responsibility.
("Police Begin Piecing Together Events Leading to Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005; Margot Dudkevitch, "Guards Save Dozens in Beersheba Blast," Jerusalem Post, August 28).
A Palestinian suicide bomber critically wounds two Israelis in the Negev city of Be'er Sheva. Islamic Jihad and Fatah's Al-Aksa Brigades claim joint responsibility.
("Police Begin Piecing Together Events Leading to Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005; Margot Dudkevitch, "Guards Save Dozens in Beersheba Blast," Jerusalem Post, August 28).
August
28, 2005:
IDF sappers detonate a ten kilogram (22 lbs) bomb containing a gas cylinder near the Palestinian city of Tulkarem.
("10kg Bomb Discovered North of Tulkarem," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005).
IDF sappers detonate a ten kilogram (22 lbs) bomb containing a gas cylinder near the Palestinian city of Tulkarem.
("10kg Bomb Discovered North of Tulkarem," IsraelNationalNews, August 28, 2005).
August
27, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces guarding the evacuated Israeli community of Netzarim (central Gaza Strip).
In addition, IDF sappers safely detonate a pipe bomb found between the communities of Dolev and Parsa Junctions in Samaria/West Bank.
("Gunfire Directed at Soldiers Guarding Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, August 27, 2005; "Bomb Found & Detonated in Samaria," IsraelNationalNews, August 27, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces guarding the evacuated Israeli community of Netzarim (central Gaza Strip).
In addition, IDF sappers safely detonate a pipe bomb found between the communities of Dolev and Parsa Junctions in Samaria/West Bank.
("Gunfire Directed at Soldiers Guarding Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, August 27, 2005; "Bomb Found & Detonated in Samaria," IsraelNationalNews, August 27, 2005).
August
27, 2005:
Hamas releases a videotape of Muhammad Deif, a senior bombmaker pursued by Israeli security forces for over a decade.
Deif describes Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip as a victory for armed resistance, rejects calls for his group to disarm, and vows to continue attacks on Israel until the Jewish state is erased from the map.
"You are leaving Gaza today in shame...Today you are leaving hell. But we promise you that tomorrow all Palestine will be hell for you, God willing."
("Top Hamas fugitive Deif Appears in Video," Jerusalem Post & Associated Press, August 27, 2005).
Hamas releases a videotape of Muhammad Deif, a senior bombmaker pursued by Israeli security forces for over a decade.
Deif describes Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip as a victory for armed resistance, rejects calls for his group to disarm, and vows to continue attacks on Israel until the Jewish state is erased from the map.
"You are leaving Gaza today in shame...Today you are leaving hell. But we promise you that tomorrow all Palestine will be hell for you, God willing."
("Top Hamas fugitive Deif Appears in Video," Jerusalem Post & Associated Press, August 27, 2005).
August
26, 2005:
A Palestinian man stabs an Israeli Border Police officer near the Cave of the Patriarchs in the Judean/West Bank city of Hebron. The police officer is lightly wounded.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists detonate a bomb against an IDF vehicle traveling along the Gaza Strip security fence north of the Sufa Crossing.
(Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "Palestinian Stabs Border Police Officer near Cave of Patriarchs," Ha'aretz, August 26, 2005; "No Injuries in Gaza Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 26, 2005).
A Palestinian man stabs an Israeli Border Police officer near the Cave of the Patriarchs in the Judean/West Bank city of Hebron. The police officer is lightly wounded.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists detonate a bomb against an IDF vehicle traveling along the Gaza Strip security fence north of the Sufa Crossing.
(Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "Palestinian Stabs Border Police Officer near Cave of Patriarchs," Ha'aretz, August 26, 2005; "No Injuries in Gaza Bomb Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 26, 2005).
August 25, 2005:
A number of wanted Islamic Jihad terrorists in Tulkarem fire at IDF forces attempting to arrest them. It should be noted that the terrorists were involved in the Tel Aviv "Stage" Club suicide bombing and a July 2005 suicide bombing in Netanya.
Five Palestinians are killed during the confrontation.
("Background Information," IDF Spokesperson's Office, August 25, 2005; Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "IDF Fears Escalation After Five Killed in Tulkarem," Ha'aretz, August 26, 2005).
A number of wanted Islamic Jihad terrorists in Tulkarem fire at IDF forces attempting to arrest them. It should be noted that the terrorists were involved in the Tel Aviv "Stage" Club suicide bombing and a July 2005 suicide bombing in Netanya.
Five Palestinians are killed during the confrontation.
("Background Information," IDF Spokesperson's Office, August 25, 2005; Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "IDF Fears Escalation After Five Killed in Tulkarem," Ha'aretz, August 26, 2005).
August
25, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the city of Sderot (Negev). Palestinians also fire a second rocket that impacts between Sderot and Kibbutz Nir-Am.
("Terrorists Fire Rockets as Israel Withdraws," IsraelNationalNews, August 25, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the city of Sderot (Negev). Palestinians also fire a second rocket that impacts between Sderot and Kibbutz Nir-Am.
("Terrorists Fire Rockets as Israel Withdraws," IsraelNationalNews, August 25, 2005).
August
24, 2005:
A Palestinian terrorist stabs a British yeshiva student to death in Jerusalem's Old City. His companion, a fellow student from the United States, is moderately wounded.
According to DebkaFile, Al Qaeda (Palestine) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(Jonathan Lis, "Yeshiva Student Killed in Stabbing in Old City of Jerusalem," Ha'aretz, August 24, 2005; DebkaFile, August 25, 2005).
A Palestinian terrorist stabs a British yeshiva student to death in Jerusalem's Old City. His companion, a fellow student from the United States, is moderately wounded.
According to DebkaFile, Al Qaeda (Palestine) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(Jonathan Lis, "Yeshiva Student Killed in Stabbing in Old City of Jerusalem," Ha'aretz, August 24, 2005; DebkaFile, August 25, 2005).
August
23, 2005:
Hamas and Islamic Jihad announce that they have reached an agreement with the Palestinian Authority according to which the two groups would not be disarmed.
(Khaled Abu Toameh, "PA Won't Disarm Hamas, Islamic Jihad," Jerusalem Post, August 23, 2005).
Hamas and Islamic Jihad announce that they have reached an agreement with the Palestinian Authority according to which the two groups would not be disarmed.
(Khaled Abu Toameh, "PA Won't Disarm Hamas, Islamic Jihad," Jerusalem Post, August 23, 2005).
August
23, 2005:
Uniformed Islamic Jihad and Hamas terrorists stage marches in Rafah (southern Gaza) and in Nablus (West Bank), burning cardboard models of Israeli settlements and tanks.
In addition, members of Fatah's military wing, the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, organize three military training camps for more than 3,000 operatives in southern Gaza. According to operatives, the goal is twofold: to recruit large numbers to increase the ranks in Fatah victory marches and prepapre for possible street battles with Hamas.
(Lara Sukhtian, "Gaza-Private Armies," Associated Press, August 23, 2005).
Uniformed Islamic Jihad and Hamas terrorists stage marches in Rafah (southern Gaza) and in Nablus (West Bank), burning cardboard models of Israeli settlements and tanks.
In addition, members of Fatah's military wing, the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, organize three military training camps for more than 3,000 operatives in southern Gaza. According to operatives, the goal is twofold: to recruit large numbers to increase the ranks in Fatah victory marches and prepapre for possible street battles with Hamas.
(Lara Sukhtian, "Gaza-Private Armies," Associated Press, August 23, 2005).
August
22, 2005:
Representatives of the Popular Resistance Committees (an umbrella organization of Fatah and Islamist terrorists), hold a press conference in Rafah during which the Sajil, a new long-range rocket capable of striking Ashkelon is displayed.
("Terrorists Display New Rocket, Claim It Can Hit Ashkelon," IsraelNationalNews, August 22, 2005; "Gaza Terror Group Said to Have Rocket that Could Hit Ashkelon," Ha'aretz, August 25, 2005).
Representatives of the Popular Resistance Committees (an umbrella organization of Fatah and Islamist terrorists), hold a press conference in Rafah during which the Sajil, a new long-range rocket capable of striking Ashkelon is displayed.
("Terrorists Display New Rocket, Claim It Can Hit Ashkelon," IsraelNationalNews, August 22, 2005; "Gaza Terror Group Said to Have Rocket that Could Hit Ashkelon," Ha'aretz, August 25, 2005).
August
22, 2005:
A senior IDF officer informs the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that Palestinian terrorists are planning a major attack in the northern West Bank/Samaria.
"Palestinian terrorist groups are competing amongst themselves as to who will plant the flag of expulsion, in whose name it will be recorded...The organizations are planning terrorist attacks in northern Samaria for the near future. They are transferring know-how from Gaza, particularly as to firing in uneven terrain."
("Senior IDF Officer Warns of Arab Terror in N. Samaria," IsraelNationalNews, August 22, 2005).
A senior IDF officer informs the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that Palestinian terrorists are planning a major attack in the northern West Bank/Samaria.
"Palestinian terrorist groups are competing amongst themselves as to who will plant the flag of expulsion, in whose name it will be recorded...The organizations are planning terrorist attacks in northern Samaria for the near future. They are transferring know-how from Gaza, particularly as to firing in uneven terrain."
("Senior IDF Officer Warns of Arab Terror in N. Samaria," IsraelNationalNews, August 22, 2005).
August
21, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at Tzofim near Samaria/West Bank.
(DebkaFile, August 21, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at Tzofim near Samaria/West Bank.
(DebkaFile, August 21, 2005).
August
21, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position near Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip, lightly wounding a soldier in the hand.
("Arabs Shoot Soldier Near N'vei Dekalim, Expulsion Continues," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position near Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip, lightly wounding a soldier in the hand.
("Arabs Shoot Soldier Near N'vei Dekalim, Expulsion Continues," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005).
August
21, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at Kibbutz Netiv Ha'Asarah in the Negev. Palestinians also fire mortars at Nahal Oz, the Kissufim Crossing, and (near) Nevei Dekalim.
("Mortar Shells Launched From Northern Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005; "Mortar Shell Falls in Gush Katif, Expulsion Continues," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at Kibbutz Netiv Ha'Asarah in the Negev. Palestinians also fire mortars at Nahal Oz, the Kissufim Crossing, and (near) Nevei Dekalim.
("Mortar Shells Launched From Northern Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005; "Mortar Shell Falls in Gush Katif, Expulsion Continues," IsraelNationalNews, August 21, 2005).
August
20, 2005:
The removal of Jewish communities from the Gaza strip will cause a new round of confrontation, Moscow-based Middle East Institute President Yevgeny Satanovsky told a press conference.
"The situation may only aggravate, up to [the point of] a civil war, which Palestine can start from distribution of property left by Israelis and the fight for money allocated by international organizations for land restructuring."
According to Satanovsky, the evacuation of the Jewish population from the Gaza strip was neither economically or politically prepared by Israel or international organizations.
Satanovsky also noted that Israel can expect a wave of emigration.
"Many people disappointed in the state's policy will leave the country. First in line will be young people disappointed in the authorities' actions, which will inevitably affect the future of the state."
("Russian expert: Israeli Withdrawal Could Provoke Regional War," Russian News and Information Agency, August 20, 2005).
The removal of Jewish communities from the Gaza strip will cause a new round of confrontation, Moscow-based Middle East Institute President Yevgeny Satanovsky told a press conference.
"The situation may only aggravate, up to [the point of] a civil war, which Palestine can start from distribution of property left by Israelis and the fight for money allocated by international organizations for land restructuring."
According to Satanovsky, the evacuation of the Jewish population from the Gaza strip was neither economically or politically prepared by Israel or international organizations.
Satanovsky also noted that Israel can expect a wave of emigration.
"Many people disappointed in the state's policy will leave the country. First in line will be young people disappointed in the authorities' actions, which will inevitably affect the future of the state."
("Russian expert: Israeli Withdrawal Could Provoke Regional War," Russian News and Information Agency, August 20, 2005).
August
19, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces in the Rafah sector (southern Gaza).
("Terrorists Fire at IDF Post in Rafiah," IsraelNationalNews, August 19, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces in the Rafah sector (southern Gaza).
("Terrorists Fire at IDF Post in Rafiah," IsraelNationalNews, August 19, 2005).
August
18, 2005:
Radio Al-Aqsa, Hamas' radio station, continues broadcasting anti-Israel propaganda, and songs praising the Izzedine al-Qassam Battalions terrorists. With the sounds of explosions in the background, an announcer states: "We will be victorious over Sharon, and you will realize that tomorrow with the help of Allah. The Izzedine al-Qassam Battalions will make you tremble in Haifa, in Tel Aviv. They will strike you in Safed, in Acre. Wait for us in Jaffa, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ashkelon. The knights of Gaza are coming. Our beloved sons of Palestine, we make no distinction between [Israeli-controlled] Palestine and [the West Bank and Gaza Strip] Palestine. There is no difference between Jaffa and Gaza, between the Galilee and Hebron. Hamas will leave Gaza and break out throughout Palestine to show the way of jihad, which will bring our nation to its summit. Oh sons of Zion, the defeat you suffered in Gaza is just the beginning..."
Hamas poster: "Israel will no longer exist."
Radio Al-Aqsa, Hamas' radio station, continues broadcasting anti-Israel propaganda, and songs praising the Izzedine al-Qassam Battalions terrorists. With the sounds of explosions in the background, an announcer states: "We will be victorious over Sharon, and you will realize that tomorrow with the help of Allah. The Izzedine al-Qassam Battalions will make you tremble in Haifa, in Tel Aviv. They will strike you in Safed, in Acre. Wait for us in Jaffa, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ashkelon. The knights of Gaza are coming. Our beloved sons of Palestine, we make no distinction between [Israeli-controlled] Palestine and [the West Bank and Gaza Strip] Palestine. There is no difference between Jaffa and Gaza, between the Galilee and Hebron. Hamas will leave Gaza and break out throughout Palestine to show the way of jihad, which will bring our nation to its summit. Oh sons of Zion, the defeat you suffered in Gaza is just the beginning..."
Hamas poster: "Israel will no longer exist."
("Disengagement News Update No. 4," Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center at the Center for Special Studies, August 19, 2005).
August
18, 2005:
Palestinians fire at Israeli disengagement forces in the Gaza Strip throughout the day.
Palestinians fire at Israeli disengagement forces in the Gaza Strip throughout the day.
- One Israeli is injured by Palestinian fire on Israeli vehicles along the Karni-Netzarim road, followed by a mortar attack on Ganei Tal.
- Palestinians fire two mortars near Atzmona in southern Gaza.
- Palestinian terrorists fire at the Tufah workers' inspection station near N'vei Dekalim.
- Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces along the Philadelphi route and at Kfar Darom.
August
17, 2005:
Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas official in the Gaza Strip, states that Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip because it was defeated by the "resistance," and not as the result of "useless negotiations." He noted that if [the Gaza Strip's] sea, land and air sovereignty were not handed over to the Palestinians, "the resistance" would continue.
("Disengagement News Update No. 4," Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center at the Center for Special Studies, August 19, 2005).
Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas official in the Gaza Strip, states that Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip because it was defeated by the "resistance," and not as the result of "useless negotiations." He noted that if [the Gaza Strip's] sea, land and air sovereignty were not handed over to the Palestinians, "the resistance" would continue.
("Disengagement News Update No. 4," Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center at the Center for Special Studies, August 19, 2005).
August
17, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire two mortars at Gadid, a Jewish community in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian terrorists also fire at Kfar Darom, Morag and Neve Dekalim. (Yoav Stern and Nadav Shragai, "Palestinians Fire Mortar Shells Towards Gaza Settlement of Gadid," Ha'aretz, August 17, 2005; DebkaFile).
Palestinian terrorists fire two mortars at Gadid, a Jewish community in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian terrorists also fire at Kfar Darom, Morag and Neve Dekalim. (Yoav Stern and Nadav Shragai, "Palestinians Fire Mortar Shells Towards Gaza Settlement of Gadid," Ha'aretz, August 17, 2005; DebkaFile).
August
16, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Gadid in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians also fire a mortar at northern Gaza.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position along the Karni-Netzarim road (Gaza Strip).
("Mortar Attack in Gadid," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005; "Mortar Shell Attack in N. Gaza Without Injuries," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005; "No Injuries in Gaza Shooting Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Gadid in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians also fire a mortar at northern Gaza.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position along the Karni-Netzarim road (Gaza Strip).
("Mortar Attack in Gadid," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005; "Mortar Shell Attack in N. Gaza Without Injuries," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005; "No Injuries in Gaza Shooting Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 16, 2005).
August
15, 2005:
The IDF reports that the terrorist group Hizbullah has spent tens of thousands of dollars to fund the development of Palestinian missiles in the West Bank.
According to Israeli security sources, the missiles are slated to be used against Israeli cities and Ben Gurion Airport following the IDF's withdrawal from northern Samaria/West Bank in September.
("Israel: Hizbullah Funding Missiles that Could Reach Airport," World Tribune, August 12, 2005).
The IDF reports that the terrorist group Hizbullah has spent tens of thousands of dollars to fund the development of Palestinian missiles in the West Bank.
According to Israeli security sources, the missiles are slated to be used against Israeli cities and Ben Gurion Airport following the IDF's withdrawal from northern Samaria/West Bank in September.
("Israel: Hizbullah Funding Missiles that Could Reach Airport," World Tribune, August 12, 2005).
August
14, 2005:
An IDF officer is severely wounded and four additional soldiers lightly wounded as a result of IDF tank fire.
The IDF tank opened fire after Palestinian terrorists shot at the Israeli community of Kfar Darom in the central Gaza Strip.
("IDF Officer and Four Soldiers Wounded in Action," IDF Spokesperson's Office, August 14, 2005).
An IDF officer is severely wounded and four additional soldiers lightly wounded as a result of IDF tank fire.
The IDF tank opened fire after Palestinian terrorists shot at the Israeli community of Kfar Darom in the central Gaza Strip.
("IDF Officer and Four Soldiers Wounded in Action," IDF Spokesperson's Office, August 14, 2005).
August
14, 2005:
Media reports indicate that the Palestinian Authority plans to transfer Palestinian militias from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip following Israel's expected pullout from the area.
(Yoav Stern, "Report: Militants will Move from Lebanon to Gaza After Pullout," Ha'aretz, August 14, 2005).
Media reports indicate that the Palestinian Authority plans to transfer Palestinian militias from Lebanon to the Gaza Strip following Israel's expected pullout from the area.
(Yoav Stern, "Report: Militants will Move from Lebanon to Gaza After Pullout," Ha'aretz, August 14, 2005).
August
12, 2005:
The head of the Hamas Qassam Brigades, Ahmed al-Ghandour, declares the group will keep their guns to continue the fight against the Jewish state following the upcoming Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Al-Ghandour also reiterates the group’s goal which is to draw the Islamic state of Palestine "from the sea to the river and from Lebanon to Egypt."
("Hamas, Now Refusing to Disarm After Israel’s Pullout, Outnumbers Palestinian Security Forces Three to One in Gaza," DebkaFile, August 12, 2005).
The head of the Hamas Qassam Brigades, Ahmed al-Ghandour, declares the group will keep their guns to continue the fight against the Jewish state following the upcoming Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Al-Ghandour also reiterates the group’s goal which is to draw the Islamic state of Palestine "from the sea to the river and from Lebanon to Egypt."
("Hamas, Now Refusing to Disarm After Israel’s Pullout, Outnumbers Palestinian Security Forces Three to One in Gaza," DebkaFile, August 12, 2005).
August
11, 2005:
Middle East Newsline reports that senior members of Congress have informed the Bush administration of their concern that Israel's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank could backfire.
Accodring to congressional sources, several members of the House and Senate have questioned the Israeli withdrawal plan during closed sessions and private meetings with administration officials. The sources revealed that the congressional members expressed concern that an Israeli withdrawal would leave the Gaza Strip in chaos and ready for takeover by Al Qaida-aligned groups.
("Congress Warily Eyes Israeli Withdrawal Plan," Middle East Newsline, August 11, 2005).
Middle East Newsline reports that senior members of Congress have informed the Bush administration of their concern that Israel's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank could backfire.
Accodring to congressional sources, several members of the House and Senate have questioned the Israeli withdrawal plan during closed sessions and private meetings with administration officials. The sources revealed that the congressional members expressed concern that an Israeli withdrawal would leave the Gaza Strip in chaos and ready for takeover by Al Qaida-aligned groups.
("Congress Warily Eyes Israeli Withdrawal Plan," Middle East Newsline, August 11, 2005).
August
9, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists injure two Israelis in a drive-by shooting near Mt. Hebron in Judea/West Bank.
(DebkaFile, August 9, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists injure two Israelis in a drive-by shooting near Mt. Hebron in Judea/West Bank.
(DebkaFile, August 9, 2005).
August
8, 2005:
Israeli police man checkpoints at the entrances to the northern Israeli port town of Haifa in response to a terror alert.
In the Gaza Strip, Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position and patrol along the Egyptian border. Palestinians also fire at IDF positions in the communities of Neve Dekalim, Atzmona and Gadid.
("Haifa on Terror Alert Seven Palestinian Shooting Attacks in Gaza," DebkaFile, August 8, 2005).
Israeli police man checkpoints at the entrances to the northern Israeli port town of Haifa in response to a terror alert.
In the Gaza Strip, Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position and patrol along the Egyptian border. Palestinians also fire at IDF positions in the communities of Neve Dekalim, Atzmona and Gadid.
("Haifa on Terror Alert Seven Palestinian Shooting Attacks in Gaza," DebkaFile, August 8, 2005).
August
7, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire from a passing vehicle along a highway in Samaria/West Bank, seriously wounding a 10-year-old Israeli civilian north of Jerusalem.
("Jerusalem Boy, 10, Suffers Serious Head Wounds in Terror Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 7, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire from a passing vehicle along a highway in Samaria/West Bank, seriously wounding a 10-year-old Israeli civilian north of Jerusalem.
("Jerusalem Boy, 10, Suffers Serious Head Wounds in Terror Attack," IsraelNationalNews, August 7, 2005).
August
6, 2005:
According to GeoStrategyDirect, the US has plans to bolster the Palestinian Authority in preparation for the expected Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank.
Yet, while hundreds of millions of dollars have been slated to improve the Palestinian economy and security forces, the US has no plans to take a real inventory of its weaponry and links to guns, missiles and bombs used by such groups as Fatah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Moreover, US officials are unable to account for thousands of M-16 rifles given to the PA in the 1990s.
("U.S. Can't Account for its Weapons in Gaza," GeoStrategyDirect, August 6, 2005).
According to GeoStrategyDirect, the US has plans to bolster the Palestinian Authority in preparation for the expected Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank.
Yet, while hundreds of millions of dollars have been slated to improve the Palestinian economy and security forces, the US has no plans to take a real inventory of its weaponry and links to guns, missiles and bombs used by such groups as Fatah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Moreover, US officials are unable to account for thousands of M-16 rifles given to the PA in the 1990s.
("U.S. Can't Account for its Weapons in Gaza," GeoStrategyDirect, August 6, 2005).
August
4, 2005:
Middle East Newsline reports that the Palestinian Authority has failed to halt attacks against PA security commanders and officials, despite the recruitment of thousands of new officers.
The PA has also failed to stop missiles from being launched toward Israel, some of which landed in Palestinian areas of the Gaza Strip.
It should be noted that two Palestinians were killed and nine others injured by an errant missile on August 2.
("PA Fails To Stop Attacks Against Officers," Middle East Newsline, August 4, 2005).
Middle East Newsline reports that the Palestinian Authority has failed to halt attacks against PA security commanders and officials, despite the recruitment of thousands of new officers.
The PA has also failed to stop missiles from being launched toward Israel, some of which landed in Palestinian areas of the Gaza Strip.
It should be noted that two Palestinians were killed and nine others injured by an errant missile on August 2.
("PA Fails To Stop Attacks Against Officers," Middle East Newsline, August 4, 2005).
August
4, 2005:
Israeli security officials arrest Afnan Abu Juaid, an Israeli Bedouin who attempted to transport 150 rifles to Palestinian weapon smugglers.
It should be noted that Afnan Abu Juaid previously made 14 deliveries of Kalashnikov assault rifles to a Palestinian from PA-controlled Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. Their contact point was near the Dead Sea.
Afnan Abu Juaid received the weapons from Abed Tarabir, a resident of the Egyptian-controlled Sinai Peninsula.
Tarabir crossed the border and met with Juaid, south of Mitzpeh Ramon, between Eilat and Be'er Sheva.
The smuggler received $70,000 for transporting the arms, and was planning to bring rocket propelled grenades to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
("Israeli Arab Smuggled 150 Rifles from Sinai to PA," IsraelNationalNews, August 4, 2005).
Israeli security officials arrest Afnan Abu Juaid, an Israeli Bedouin who attempted to transport 150 rifles to Palestinian weapon smugglers.
It should be noted that Afnan Abu Juaid previously made 14 deliveries of Kalashnikov assault rifles to a Palestinian from PA-controlled Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. Their contact point was near the Dead Sea.
Afnan Abu Juaid received the weapons from Abed Tarabir, a resident of the Egyptian-controlled Sinai Peninsula.
Tarabir crossed the border and met with Juaid, south of Mitzpeh Ramon, between Eilat and Be'er Sheva.
The smuggler received $70,000 for transporting the arms, and was planning to bring rocket propelled grenades to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
("Israeli Arab Smuggled 150 Rifles from Sinai to PA," IsraelNationalNews, August 4, 2005).
August
3, 2005:
A web site apparently run by the Al-Qaida terrorist network claims that it has established a new branch in Gaza. The web site states that the new group, named Al-Qaida-Palestine, Borderlands Jihad Brigades, attempted to fire mortars or rockets at the Israeli communities of Nevei Dekalim and Ganei Tal in the Gaza Strip this past Saturday.
Egyptian officials have confirmed that Al-Qaida is operating in Egypt and was responsible for recent terrorist attacks in Sinai, in Sharm El-Sheikh on July 23, and in Taba and Nuweiba, in October of 2004.
("Al-Qaida Web Site: We Have a Branch in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 3, 2005).
A web site apparently run by the Al-Qaida terrorist network claims that it has established a new branch in Gaza. The web site states that the new group, named Al-Qaida-Palestine, Borderlands Jihad Brigades, attempted to fire mortars or rockets at the Israeli communities of Nevei Dekalim and Ganei Tal in the Gaza Strip this past Saturday.
Egyptian officials have confirmed that Al-Qaida is operating in Egypt and was responsible for recent terrorist attacks in Sinai, in Sharm El-Sheikh on July 23, and in Taba and Nuweiba, in October of 2004.
("Al-Qaida Web Site: We Have a Branch in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 3, 2005).
August
2, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire two rockets at Israeli targets. The rockets impact in Palestinian residential areas. One of the rockets hit a house in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun, killing a 6-year-old child and injuring 9 other civilians, including 5 children. The other rocket hits and damages Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
("Palestinian Centre for Human Rights: Rockets of the Palestinian Resistance Hit Palestinian Civilians," PCHR, August 3, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire two rockets at Israeli targets. The rockets impact in Palestinian residential areas. One of the rockets hit a house in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun, killing a 6-year-old child and injuring 9 other civilians, including 5 children. The other rocket hits and damages Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
("Palestinian Centre for Human Rights: Rockets of the Palestinian Resistance Hit Palestinian Civilians," PCHR, August 3, 2005).
August
2, 2005:
An IDF soldier sustains light injuries when a Palestinian terrorist fires at an IDF post in the Rafah area of southern Gaza.
IDF officials report that there have been 14 shooting attacks in Gaza over the past 48 hours.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the western Negev.
("14 Shooting Attacks in Gaza During the Past 48 Hours," IsraelNationalNews, August 2, 2005; "Kassam Rocket Landed in Western Negev," IsraelNationalNews, August 2, 2005).
An IDF soldier sustains light injuries when a Palestinian terrorist fires at an IDF post in the Rafah area of southern Gaza.
IDF officials report that there have been 14 shooting attacks in Gaza over the past 48 hours.
In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the western Negev.
("14 Shooting Attacks in Gaza During the Past 48 Hours," IsraelNationalNews, August 2, 2005; "Kassam Rocket Landed in Western Negev," IsraelNationalNews, August 2, 2005).
August
1, 2005:
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF positions near the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian terrorists also fire at IDF forces in Rafah, near the Egyptian border.
In addition, Palestinians fire a Qassam rocket at the Israeli city of Sderot.
("Numerous Terror Attacks in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 1, 2005; "Kassam Rocket Attack After Midnight," IsraelNationalNews, August 1, 2005).
Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF positions near the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian terrorists also fire at IDF forces in Rafah, near the Egyptian border.
In addition, Palestinians fire a Qassam rocket at the Israeli city of Sderot.
("Numerous Terror Attacks in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, August 1, 2005; "Kassam Rocket Attack After Midnight," IsraelNationalNews, August 1, 2005).
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