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July 31, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians also fire two Qassam missiles at the Israeli community of Netzer Hazani, also in the Gaza Strip.

In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at Atzmona, the Erez industrial zone, and IDF positions near Rafah. An IDF patrol in the area of Kfar Kalil, south of Nablus, is attacked.

("Palestinians Keep up Fire Over Saturday and Sunday," DebkaFile, July 31, 2005).
July 30, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at Israeli communities and IDF positions in the southern Gaza Strip.

In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at an Israeli community in southern Gaza.

(Arnon Regular, "Palestinians Strike Israeli Targets in Gaza with Mortar, Light Arms," Ha'aretz, July 30, 2005).
July 29, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire two Qassam rockets at northern Sderot and Kibbutz Yad Mordechai. No injuries are reported.

(DebkaFile, July 29, 2005).
July 28, 2005:

Media reports indicate that the "Red Dawn" early warning system against Qassam rocket attacks is being installed in cities within range of the Gaza Strip, including Ashkelon.

Currently, the system operates in Sderot.

"Red Dawn" provides approximately 90 seconds warning of an incoming rocket.

("Preparing for Increased Rocket Attacks Following Disengagement," IsraelNationalNews, July 28, 2005; "Rockets Falling; Israel Prepares More Towns For Bombardment," IsraelNationalNews, July 28, 2005).
July 27-28, 2005:

Palestinian terorists fire four Qassam rockets overnight Wednesday and Thursday morning at Sderot and open areas in the western Negev.

("Rockets Falling; Israel Prepares More Towns For Bombardment," IsraelNationalNews, July 28, 2005).
July 27, 2005:

According to Middle East Newsline, Israel's government has decided to withdraw from the Egyptian border with the Gaza Strip.

Officials stated that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is determined to order an IDF withdrawal from the eight-kilometer Egypt-Gaza border as part of the overall withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

The officials noted that Egypt would deploy a police force of 750 along the Gaza border, which would be supported by helicopters, armored personnel carriers and anti-tank weapons.

Officials stated that Egypt would deploy an additional 5,000 troops along the 200-kilometer Israeli-Egyptian border at a later date.

("Israel To Withdraw From Egypt-Gaza Border," Middle East Newsline, July 27, 2005).
July 27, 2005

IDF and Israeli Border Police forces arrest Hamzze Sam Mahmmud Ka'akor, a senior wanted Islamic Jihad terrorist in Jenin.

("Jenin: Wanted Terrorist from the Islamic Jihad Organization Arrested," IDF Spokesperson's Office, July 28, 2005).
July 27, 2005:

IDF and GSS forces capture a senior Islamic Jihad terrorist in Tulkarem, near Netanya.

The terrorist, Thamer Hassin Sa'id Gha'er, was involved in numerous attacks over the last six months.

Gha'er's Tul Karem cells were involved in a series of suicide bombings, car bombings and shooting attacks, including the February suicide bombing of the Stage nightclub in Tel Aviv and the suicide bombing two weeks ago at a Netanya mall. Over 100 people were injured or killed in the two attacks.

("IDF Captures Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist," IsraelNationalNews, July 27, 2005).
July 27, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim in the Gaza Strip.

("Kassam Rocket in N’vei Dekalim," IsraelNationalNews, July 27, 2005).
July 26, 2005:

According to Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, the IDF is planning to withdraw from the Philadelphi route along the Gaza-Egypt border in October.

The head of the Defense Ministry political-security department, Amos Gilad, is scheduled to convene another round of talks in Egypt.

The Ministry is hoping that a successful meeting between Gilad and Egyptian defense officials will lead to an agreement regarding an Egyptian-Israeli deal, whereby 750 Egyptian police officers will be deployed on the western side of the Philadelphi Route.

(Amos Harel, "Mofaz: IDF Plans to Leave Philadelphi Route in October," Ha'aretz, July 26, 2005).
July 26, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at the Israeli city of Sderot.

As a result, five people are treated for hysteria, fourteen vehicles are damaged and at least one balcony of a home is damaged.

("Update on Predawn Kassam Rocket Attack in Sderot," IsraelNationalNews, July 26, 2005).
July 24, 2005:

Two Israeli civilians are killed, one civilian is moderately injured and an addditional four are lightly injured when a Palestinian terrorist opens fire in the direction of their car.

The incident occurs as the victims are traveling on the road leading towards the Kissufim crossing, near the Mor Bridge, in central Gaza. IDF soldiers return fire - killing the terrorist. During further searches of the area, IDF forces encounter an additional terrorist.

A number of grenades are found on the corpse of one the terrorists.

("Two Israeli Citizens Killed and Five Injured in Terrorist Shooting Attack," IDF Spokesperson's Office, July 24, 2005).
July 17, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Nissanit - which strikes a house, lightly injuring one and causing 13 others to suffer from shock.

(Amos Harel, Nir Hasson, Yair Ettinger and Arnon Regular, "Settlers, Troops Clash at Crossing, 30 Qassams Hit Israel," Ha'aretz, July 17, 2005).
July 15-16, 2005:

Israeli aircraft bomb metal workshops used by terrorists in Khan Younes and Gaza City.

In the West Bank, 26 Palestinians are arrested overnight - the majority of them Hamas operatives deemed to be ticking bombs.

("Preventive Action," DebkaFile, July 16, 2005).
July 15, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire approximately 40 mortars and Qassam rockets at Israeli communities in Gaza (since Thursday evening, July 14, 2005). Terrorists also fire another 20 rockets that impact inside Israel, including the city of Sderot.

Two individuals are lightly injured when mortars slam into a home in the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim (Gaza Strip). There appears to be significant damage to the home.

Early Friday evening, Palestinian terrorists launch an anti-tank rocket at an IDF position near the Egypt-Gaza border. Two Qassam rockets impact near Sderot, a third near Kibbutz Nir Am in the west Negev and a fourth near the Erez border crossing.

(Amos Harel, Nir Hasson, and Arnon Regular, "Israel Resumes Targeted Hits, Kills Six Hamas Men," Ha'aretz, July 15, 2005; "3 Kassam Rockets Land in Sderot," IsraelNationalNews, July 15, 2005; " Two Injured in Gush Katif Shelling Attack," IsraelNationalNews, July 15, 2005).
July 15, 2005:

Palestinian Authority police and Hamas operatives engage in gun battles in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City.

Two men believed to be passers-by are reportedly killed and some 25 are wounded.

Hamas operatives also set fire to a PA police station, as well as an armored vehicle and three police jeeps.

In addition, PA police wound six Hamas members intending to launch rockets at Israeli targets.

(Arnon Regular, "Two Killed in Gaza Strip Clashes Between PA Troops and Hamas," Ha'aretz, July 15, 2005).
July 15, 2005:

Israel Air Force helicopters fire missiles at Hamas terrorists near the West Bank town of Salfit - killing two.

IAF helicopters also fire missiles at a vehicle carrying a Hamas terrorist driving through the Tel Ahawa area of the central Gaza Strip.

(Amos Harel, Nir Hasson, and Arnon Regular, "Israel Resumes Targeted Hits, Kills Six Hamas Men," Ha'aretz, July 15, 2005).
July 14-15, 2005:

Israeli Air Force helicopters fire missiles at targets in the Gaza Strip after Palestinian terrorists fired a rocket at a Negev moshav - killing an Israeli civilian.

On Friday morning, Palestinian terrorists fire six Qassam rockets at the Israeli city of Sderot. In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire 15 mortars at Israeli communities in the Gaza Strip.

(Amos Harel, "IAF Hits Targets in Gaza after Qassam Kills Woman," Ha'aretz, July 15, 2005).
July 14, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire mortars at the Israeli community of Gadid and Netzer Hazani (Gaza Strip). Palestinians also fire an advanced Qassam rocket at Moshav Katif.

In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at Sapir College in the Negev.

("Home of Bereaved Husband/Father Damaged in Shelling Attack," IsraelNationalNews, July 14, 2005; "Palestinians Shell Negev, Gaza Settlement; No Injuries," Ha'aretz, July 14, 2005).
July 13, 2005:

IDF special forces take control of the Palestinian city of Tulkarem - after two suicide bombers are dispatched from the area.

Palestinian terrorists fire on IDF forces conducting searches and carrying out arrests. Two are killed in a gun battle with IDF forces. Five wanted terrorists are detained.

In addition, Israel imposes a closure closure on West Bank and Gaza Strip, and places its forces on maximum terror alert.

(DebkaFile, July 13, 2005).
July 12, 2005:

A Palestinian suicide bomber detonates a 10-kilo bomb vest packed with steel nails outside an Israeli shopping mall in Netanya. Five Israelis are killed in the attack and 61 injured.

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for the attack.

A Palestinian terrorist also attempts to detonate a truck rigged with explosives inside the Israeli community of Shavei Shomron (Samaria/West Bank).

The bomber blew up his pick-up truck and its freight of gas canisters - seriously injuring himself. No other casualties are reported.

The bomb pick-up was stolen from Israeli military industries and loaded with gas canisters.

("Three women killed in Netanya," DebkaFile, July 13, 200; "Fourth Netanya Victim Dies," IsraelNationalNews, July 13, 2005).
July 11, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF soldiers in the Rafah area of southern Gaza. No injuries reported.

("Gunfire at IDF in Southern Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, July 11, 2005).
July 6, 2005:

IDF soldiers identify three terrorists firing at the Israeli community of Morag (Gaza Strip). IDF forces return fire, killing one terrorist and injuring another.

("One Terrorist Killed and One Injured near Morag," IsraelNationalNews, July 6, 2005).
July 6, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire Qassam rockets at the Israeli city of Sderot. The Salah a-Din faction of the Popular Resistance Front organization releases a statement claiming responsibility for the rocket attacks.

Palestinian also fire mortars at the Israeli community of Kfar Darom (Gaza Strip).

("Sderot Targeted in a Second Kassam Rocket Attack," IsraelNationalNews, July 6, 2005; "Second Mortar Shell Attack in Kfar Darom," IsraelNationalNews, July 6, 2005).
July 5, 2005:

Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz notes that the IDF does not have enough time to reinforce the defenses of all 46 Israeli towns and villages within range of the Gaza Strip before the mid-August evacuation, including the strategic port city of Ashkelon.

(DebkaFile, July 5, 2005).
July 5, 2005:

The Hamas terrorist group states on its website that it will launch Qassam rockets from Judea and Samaria at major cities within Israel's 1967 borders following the expected withdrawal from Gaza and Northern Samaria (West Bank).

"The Qassam in the West Bank will be the main deterrent weapon in the next phase...The entire distance from Netanya to Tulkarm is no more than 4 kilometers. Ramallah and Bethlehem are adjacent to Jerusalem; the entire distance between Kalkilya and 'occupied' Tel Aviv is no more than 7 kilometers."

("Hamas Announced it Will Shoot Rockets at Central Israel Following Pullout," IsraelNationalNews, July 5, 2005; "Palestinian Kassam Rockets to Bypass West Bank Security Fence," IMRA, July 5, 2005).
July 4, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam missile overnight at the Israeli community of Ganei Tal (Gaza Strip). The missile impacts on the roof of a local nursery school.

("Kassam Missile Explodes on Nursery School in Gush Katif, No Injuries," IsraelNationalNews, July 4, 2005).
July 3, 2005:

Middle East Newsline reports that the Israel Air Force is preparing to assume a leading military role in the Gaza Strip.

According to Air Force commanders, the only deployable military assets (following the expected withdrawals from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank) would be air force fighter-jets, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

"Israel will continue to have control of the air space over the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank," an air force officer noted. "We will have to be the eyes of the military in terms of what is taking place in these areas."

("Israel Air Force Prepares For Key Role In Gaza," MENL, July 3, 2005).
July 3, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire mortars towards the Kissufim Crossing in Gaza and at the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim (Gaza Strip).

("Shelling Attacks in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, July 3, 2005).
July 2, 2005:

Middle East Newsline reports that the Palestinian Authority security services has swollen to nearly 60,000 officers - with only one third of the showing up for work.

According to U.S. officials, the PA police and security forces have made little progress towards reform and restructuring during 2005. They noted that the security forces have begun to resemble a social welfare agency for Fatah operatives searching for jobs.

White House envoy Lt. Gen. William Ward told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that PA security forces are "dysfunctional" and divided into fiefdoms. According to Ward, two thirds of the 58,000 PA security officers fail to report to work. Ward also acknowledged that PA police and security forces have no credible commanders, communications or infrastructure.

("Two-Thirds Of Pa Police Skip Work," Middle East Newsline, July 2, 2005).
July 1, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam rocket at Kibbutz Yad Mordechai in the Negev.

Palestinian terrorists also fire shells near the Israeli community of Netzarim in the Gaza Strip.

("Kassam Rocket Lands Near Kibbutz Yad Mordechai," IsraelNationalNews, July 1, 2005; "Shelling Attack Near Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, July 1, 2005).








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