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| December 31, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire Qassam rockets at Netzar Hazani and Sderot. In addition, a Qassam rocket impacted south of the Ashkelon power plant. ("Kassam Rockets Damage Netzer-Hazani Hothouses," IsraelNationalNews, December 31, 2004; Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "11 Palestinians Killed in IDF's Gaza Operations," Ha'aretz, December 31, 2004; "Terrorists Fire Rocket Near Power Plant," IsraelNationalNews, January 2, 2005). December 31, 2004: An Israel Air Force aircraft fires a missile at two Palestinian terrorists placing bombs in Khan Yhunis (Gaza Strip). IDF forces also fire at three Palestinians (hitting two) carrying an anti-tank rocket and launcher near the Israeli community of Kfar Darom in the Gaza Strip. (Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, "11 Palestinians Killed in IDF's Gaza Operations," Ha'aretz, December 31, 2004). December 30, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at Moshav Tel Katifa in the Gaza Strip, lightly injuring an Israeli civilian. ("Youth Injured in AM Rocket Attack," IsraelNationalNews, December 30, 2004). December 30, 2004: Two IDF soldiers are lightly wounded during a counter-terrorism operation in Khan Yhunis (southern Gaza). In addition, an Israel Air Force (IAF) strike in the area kills three Hamas terrorists. ("Two Soldiers Wounded in Khan Yunis," IsraelNationalNews, December 29, 2004). December 29, 2004: Palestinian terrorists wound two IDF soldiers guarding an Israeli civilian vehicular convoy in northwestern Samaria (West Bank). Palestinians also fire mortars at the Israeli community of Kfar Darom (Gaza Strip), lightly wounding a foreign worker. ("Terrorist Ambush Shooting: Two Wounded," IsraelNationalNews, December 29, 2004; Amos Harel, "Foreign Worker Lightly Hurt in Gaza Mortar Attack," Ha'aretz, December 29, 2004). December 28, 2004: The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade announces the development of the Yasser Arafat missile. The Arafat missile will have a range of 18 kilometers (11 miles) and is slated to carry a 33-pound warhead. ("Uri Dan, "Menacing Missile is an Arafat," New York Post, December 28, 2004). December 28, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at an IDF base in southern Gaza. No injuries reported. Palestinians also fired a Qassam rocket at the Israeli community of Nvei Dekalim. ("Mortar Shell Hits S. Gaza Army Base," IsraelNationalNews, December 28, 2004; "Kassam Rocket Fired into N’vei Dekalim," IsraelNationalNews, December 28, 2004). December 27, 2004: Prime Minster Ariel Sharon informs the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee that Gaza terrorist groups are now in possession of shoulder-mounted missiles. The Prime Minister also notes mounting concerns that Palestinian terrorists may attempt to shoot down Israeli crop dusters flying over agricultural zones near the Gaza Strip. (Gideon Alon and Aluf Benn, "Sharon: Gaza Terrorists Have Shoulder-Held Missile Launchers," Ha'aretz, December 28, 2004," Ha'aretz, December 28, 2004). December 27, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the Israeli communities of Atzmona, Netzer Hazani, and Kfar Darom. No injuries reported. ("Gaza Mortar Shell Attacks During the Night," IsraelNationalNews, December 27, 2004). December 26, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at an IDF position near the Israeli community of N’vei Dekalim (southern Gaza Strip). Palestinians also fire a Qassam rocket at Kibbutz Nir Am. No injuries reported. ("Kassam Rocket Lands in Kibbutz Nir Am," IsraelNationalNews, December 26, 2004; "Mortar Shells Land Near S. Gaza Military Position," IsraelNationalNews, December 26, 2004). December 24, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim. No injuries reported. ("Mortar Shells Land in N’vei Dekalim," IsraelNationalNews, December 24, 2004). December 23, 2004: Twenty-six mortars are fired Thursday morning at Gush Katif - the largest single barrage ever fired at Israeli Gaza communities by Palestinian terrorists. One injury, as well as property damage, has been reported. ("Largest Ever Mortar Barrage Targets Gush Katif," Jerusalem Post, December 23, 2004). December 22, 2004: Palestinian terrorists kill an Israeli civilian guarding a section of the security fence (west of Hebron). The security guard was shot in his stomach and died a short time after the attack took place. (Amos Harel and Arnon Regular, Haaretz Correspondents, Haaretz Service and The Associated Press, "Israeli Killed in Shooting Attack West of Hebron," Ha'aretz, December 22, 2004). December 22, 2004: The Israel National News website is reporting that Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip are producing RPG anti-tank weapons - based on a former Soviet design. In addition, according a senior Israeli security source, the precision, size and quality of Palestinian mortars fired against Israeli targets has recently improved. ("PA Producing RPGs, Improving Missiles," IsraelNationalNews, December 22, 2004). December 21, 2004: The radar component of the joint US-Israeli Nautilus (THEL) is slated for imminent deployment near Sderot. The radar may aid the IDF in tracking incoming Palestinian missiles, rockets, and mortars. Currently, the IDF maintains an early-warning tracking system in the northern Gaza Strip based on the Artillery Corp's TPQ radar. However, the TPQ is less advanced. The THEL, designed to track and destroy incoming rockets, cruise missiles, UAV's, artillery rounds and mortars, will not be battle-ready until at least 2007. (Arieh O'Sullivan, "Anti-Katyusha Laser to be Tested," Jerusalem Post, December 21, 2004). December 21, 2004: Palestinian terrorists launch anti-tank missiles at the Israeli community of Netzarim in the Gaza Strip. Heavy damage to a synagogue is being reported. Palestinian terrorists also fire mortars at an Israeli kindergarten in the Gaza Strip, and Qassam rockets at Sderot. (Jonathan Lis and Amos Harel, "Gaza Strip Synagogue Damaged in Palestinian Missile Strike," Ha'aretz, December 21, 2004; "More on Earlier Rocket Attacks," IsraelNationalNews, December 21, 2004). December 20, 2004: Gaza Developments: Israel Air Force Rescue Robot Navigates Tunnels A robot, originally utilized by the Israel Air Force rescue squad, has been fitted with a compass and transmitter. The robot will be used to explore and identify Palestinian smuggling tunnel routes, allowing IDF soldiers to remain aboveground during the process. This measure was implemented following the deaths of several IDF soldiers involved in tunnel excavations. (Amos Harel, "Living on Burrowed time," Ha'aretz, December 17, 2004). December 20, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire a volley of mortars at the Israeli community of Kfar Darom in the Gaza Strip. No injuries reported. ("Another Volley of Mortar Shells in Kfar Darom," IsraelNationalNews, December 20, 2004). December 19, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire Qassam rockets at the city of Sderot. Three Israelis are lightly wounded by shrapnel. (Arnon Regular, "3 Wounded by Qassams in Sderot; 11 Killed in Khan Yunis," Ha'aretz, December 19, 2004).
December 17 -
18, 2004
December 17, 2004: A weapons smuggling tunnel collapses along the Gaza-Egypt border, trapping 6 Palestinians, who are eventually rescued. (Arnon Regular and Amos Harel, Haaretz Correspondents, Haaretz Service and Agencies, "9 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Raid; 6 Rescued From Tunnel," Ha'aretz, December 18, 2004). December 17, 2004 An Israel Air Force helicopter gunship fires a missile at a building in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the building was used to store mortars. (Arnon Regular and Amos Harel, Haaretz Correspondents, Haaretz Service and Agencies, "At Least 2 Militants Killed in Gaza Raid," Ha'aretz, December 17, 2004). December 16, 2004: 11 IDF soldiers are lightly wounded when Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at a military outpost near the Israeli community of Atzmona (southern Gaza Strip). ("11 Soldiers Injured in S. Gaza Mortar Attacks," IsraelNationalNews, December 16, 2004). December 16, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at an IDF position near the Israeli community of Nisanit (northern Gaza Strip). No injuries reported. Palestinians also launch a Qassam rocket at Kibbutz Nahal Oz. ("Mortar Shells Strike an IDF Position Near Nisanit," IsraelNationalNews, December 16, 2004; "Kassam Rocket Lands Near Nahal Oz," IsraelNationalNews, December 16, 2004). December 15, 2004: WeaponSurvey.com is featured on FrontPage Magazine. "Anyone who today seriously considers the 'two-state solution' and genuinely has Israel’s best interests at heart will want to have a look at a new website, Weapon Survey, that gives an overview of the already-existing weapons in the Palestinian Authority and the illegal ways in which many of them were brought there. The site also gives daily coverage of what are in fact ongoing, daily incidents of armed Palestinian attacks on Israeli communities and soldiers, as well as references to more extensive, expert discussions of weaponry and security..." Click here to read the full article. December 15, 2004: Five Israelis, including four IDF soldiers and one civilian are injured in a shooting attack against two vehicles in the Kissufim crossing area (central Gaza Strip). ("Four IDF Soldiers, One Civilian Wounded in Gaza Strip Shooting," Ha'aretz, December 16, 2004). December 15, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar and Qassam rocket at the Israeli community of Ganei Tal (Gush Katif - Gaza Strip). No injuries reported; however, damage was caused to an agricultural structure. Palestinian terrorists also fire a Qassam at Moshav Katif, and mortars at the Nevei Dekalim industrial area (Gaza Strip). ("Mortar Shell & Kassam Rocket Attack in Gush Katif," IsraelNationalNews, December 15, 2004; "Attacks Continue Against Gush Katif Communities," IsraelNationalNews, December 15, 2004). December 14, 2004 One foreign worker is killed, and two others are wounded, when Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at an Israeli community in Gush Katif. (Amos Harel and Agencies, "Three Foreign Workers Hurt by Mortar Fire in Gaza Strip," Ha'aretz, December 14, 2004). December 14, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire at the Israeli community of Ganei Tal (Gaza Strip). No injuries reported. Palestinians also launch a rocket at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, lightly wounding an IDF soldier. ("Soldier Lightly Injured in Rocket Attack," IsraelNationalNews, December 14, 2004; "Gunfire Directed at Ganei Tal," IsraelNationalNews, December 14, 2004). December 13, 2004 Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at Israeli communities in Gush Katif (Gaza Strip), damaging a residential structure. No injuries reported. ("Mortars Cause Damage in Gush Katif," IsraelNationalNews, December 13, 2004). December 12, 2004: WeaponSurvey.com is quoted on the Israel Hasbara Committee website. December 12, 2004: Five IDF soldiers belonging to the Bedouin reconnaissance battalion are killed and six others wounded when Palestinian terrorists detonate a booby-trapped tunnel under an army position in the Rafah area (Gaza Strip). (Amos Harel, Aluf Benn, Yuval Azoulay, and Yoav Stern, "5 IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza Tunnel Blast," Ha'aretz, and Reuters, December 13, 2004). December 12, 2004: Military officials reveal Palestinian terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip are using improved mortars in attacks against military and civilian targets. The improved mortars contain more effective explosive material, and are of a larger diameter. According to officials, the mortars are supplied by Hizballah, and are smuggled into Gaza via tunnels in the Rafah area. ("Gaza Based Terrorists Using Improved Hizbullah Mortar Shells," IsraelNationalNews, December 12, 2004). December 12, 2004: WeaponSurvey.com is featured on The American Press Institute website. December 12, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the Israeli community of Netzarim and an IDF position near Morag (Gaza Strip). No injuries reported. Palestinians also launch a Qassam rocket at the Israeli community of Ganei Tal (Gaza Strip). No injuries reported. ("Kassam Rocket Lands in Ganei Tal," IsraelNationalNews, December 12, 2004; "Mortar Shells Land in Netzarim & Near Morag," IsraelNationalNews, December 12, 2004).
December 11, 2004: December 10, 2004: The IAF (Israel Air Force) targets a building used as a weapons production facility and depot in the Gaza Strip. It should be noted that rockets produced by the facility had previously been fired at various Israeli targets. Palestinians also launch Qassam rockets at the western Negev (southern Israel) and Sufah crossing area (Gaza Strip). In addition, Palestinian mortars wound four Israeli civilians in the community of Netzarim (Gaza Strip). ("Weapons Manufacturing and Storage Facility Targeted," IDF Spokesperson's Office, December 10, 2004; "Kassam Rockets Land Near Sufah," IsraelNationalNews, December 10, 2004; "Kassam Lands in Western Negev," IsraelNationalNews, December 10, 2004; Amos Harel, "Four Israelis Wounded by Mortars in Gaza Settlement," Ha'aretz, December 10, 2004). December 9, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the Israeli communities of Atzmona (Gaza Strip) and Morag. No injuries or damage reported. Palestinians also launch a Qassam rocket toward the Israeli city of Sderot. No injuries reported. ("Kassam Rocket Attack in S’derot Area," IsraelNationalNews, December 9, 2004; "Mortar Shells Attacks in Gush Katif," IsraelNationalNews, December 9, 2004). December 8, 2004: Palestinian terrorists fire two anti-tank rockets at a day-care center in the Israeli community of Nisanit (northern Gaza Strip). Two children suffer from shock. Palestinians also fire a mortar at an Israeli community in Gush Katif (southern Gaza Strip). No damage or injuries reported. ("Two Children Suffer Shock in Attack on Gaza Settlement," Ha'aretz, December 8, 2004). December 7, 2004: An IDF soldier is killed when Palestinian terrorists detonate an explosive device northwest of the Karni Crossing in the central Gaza Strip. Four additional soldiers are wounded during an ensuing gunbattle. ("IDF Soldier Killed and Four Others Wounded in Central Gaza," Ha'aretz, December 7, 2004). December 6, 2004: A Qassam rocket fired from the Gaza Strip impacts near the Israeli city of Sderot. No injuries reported. Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the N’vei Dekalim Industrial Park in the Gaza Strip. Injuries and damage reported. ("AM Kassam Rocket Attack in S’derot," IsraelNationalNews, December 6, 2004; "Three Victims Being Transported Following N’vei Dekalim Mortar Shell Attacks," IsraelNationalNews, December 6, 2004).
December 5, 2004: ("Kassam Rocket Lands Near a Ganei Tal Home," IsraelNationalNews, December 5, 2004; "Mortar Shell Attacks Continue in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, December 5, 2004). December 3, 2004: Palestinians fire mortars at two Israeli communities in the Gaza Strip. No injuries reported. (Amos Harel, "IDF Troops Kill Wanted Jihad Man Near Jenin," Ha'aretz, December 3, 2004). |