March 30, 2005:

Members of the Palestinian Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades open fire towards PA Chairman Abbas' office in the Mukata compound (Ramallah, West Bank). The Al Aksa terrorists also ransack offices and businesses frequented by senior PA officials.

("Shots Fired at Abbas’ Ramallah Office," IsraelNationalNews, March 30, 2005).

March 29-30, 2005:

IDF forces seize approximately 52 handguns, 100 handgun ammunition clips, and 20 various assault rifles from Palestinian smugglers along the Israel-Egypt border in the Rafah area.

In the first incident, IDF forces identify a terrorist infiltrating the Israel-Egypt border via a "no access" zone. The terrorist is apprehended, and found to be carrying 29 hand guns, 67 ammunition clips, a sniper rifle, and ammunition clip.

In the second incident, three Palestinians infiltrating the Israel-Egypt border are apprehended by IDF forces. The Palestinians are carrying 10 AK-47 assault rifles, 10 assault rifle ammunition clips, 24 hand guns, and 36 hand gun ammunition clips.

In addition, Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces along the Philadelphi route along the Israel-Egypt border.

("IDF Forces Uncover Approximately 60 Handguns and Over 100 Handgun Ammunition Clips," IDF Spokesperson's Office, March 30, 2005; "IDF Nabs Arabs Smuggling Rifles, Pistols, and Cartridges into Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, March 30, 2005; "Arabs Fire on IDF Troops on Philadelphi Route," IsraelNationalNews, March 30, 2005).

March 29, 2005:

Israeli security sources voice concern that anti-aircraft missiles recently smuggled into the Gaza Strip may be be transferred to the West Bank and used against commerical aircraft flying over central Israel (landing or taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport).

(Gideon Alon, "Security Sources Fear Anti-Aircraft Missile Attacks," Ha'aretz, March 29, 2005).

March 29, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces near Nablus (West Bank). No injuries reported. In addition, IDF forces arrest a Palestinian near Hebron (West Bank) after a small weapons depot (which included bullets and grenades) was found in his house.

("Arabs Fire on IDF Troops," IsraelNationalNews, March 29, 2005; "IDF Arrests Arab in Possession of Weapons Cache," IsraelNationalNews, March 29, 2005).

March 28, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Netzarim (Gaza Strip). No injuries or damage reported. Palestinian terrorists also fire at IDF forces along the Israel-Egypt border, near Rafah (Gaza Strip).

In addition, IDF forces and Israeli security personnel arrest an Islamic Jihad cell in the Jenin area (West Bank) engaged in the manufacture of Qassam rockets. According to the IDF, the terrorists had conducted "shooting experiments" to develop and enhance the capabilities of the rockets.

("Mortar Shell Fired at Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, March 28, 2005; "Enemy Gunfire at IDF Forces in Gaza," IsraelNationalNews, March 28, 2005; "Terrorists Arrested for Producing Kassam Rockets," IDF Spokesperson's Office, March 29, 2005).

March 27, 2005:

Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz states that members of the Palestinian Authority's military intelligence service are involved in the smuggling of shoulder-launched Strela anti-aircraft missiles into Egypt from the Gaza Strip via tunnels in the Rafah area.

The Strela missiles are capable of intercepting an airplane more than three kilometers above the ground.

(Gideon Alon, "Israel Suspects PA Officials of Smuggling Missiles," Ha'aretz, March 28, 2005).

March 26, 2005:

A leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade states that the current "calm" is only a "rest break" during which its members are stockpiling new weapons.

("Al-Aqsa Terrorists Ready To Use New Weapons," IsraelNationalNews, March 26, 2005).

March 24, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces near the the Israeli community of Gadid (Gaza Strip).

("Arabs Shoot at IDF Force in Gush Katif," IsraelNationalNews, March 24, 2005).

March 23, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces along the Israel-Egyptian border (Gaza Strip). In addition, IDF sappers safely detonated three pipe-bombs discovered between the Israel communities of Hermesh and Mevo Dotan (Samaria/West Bank).

Palestinian terrorists also fire at IDF forces in Nablus (Samaria/West Bank).

("Shots Fired at IDF Near Egypt," IsraelNationalNews, March 23, 2005; "Pipe-Bombs Discovered and Blown Up in Samaria," IsraelNationalNews, March 23, 2005; "Arabs Fire on Army Position in Shechem," IsraelNationalNews, March 23, 2005).

March 21, 2005:

Israeli security forces arrest four Palestinian terrorists in the Tul Karem area.

("Tul Karem Handover Continues Despite Kassams, Attacks," IsraelNationalNews, March 21, 2005).

March 20, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at Israeli security forces in southern Ramallah (West Bank), wounding three IDF soldiers and an Israeli policeman. Palestinians also fire at IDF forces in Nablus (West Bank) and the Netzarim area (Gaza Strip).

("Three IDF Soldiers and One Policeman Wounded in a Shooting Attack," IDF Spokesperson's Office, March 20, 2005; "Two Shooting Attacks in Shechem," IsraelNationalNews, March 20, 2005; "Arabs Fire on Army Position Near Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, March 20, 2005).

March 17, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position near Rafah (Gaza Strip).

("Arabs Fire on Army Position Near Rafiah," IsraelNationalNews, March 17, 2005).

March 16, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at IDF forces in the Nablus region (Samaria/West Bank).

In addition, IDF forces apprehend two Palestinians carrying Kalashnikov rifles.

("Terrorists Shoot Soldiers Near Shechem," IsraelNationalNews, March 16, 2005; "Troops Nab Arabs with Kalashnikovs," IsraelNationalNews, March 16, 2005).

March 15, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position in the Israeli community of Kadim (northern Samaria/West Bank). In addition, a Palestinian sniper wounds an Israeli near the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron (Judea/West Bank).

IDF forces also apprehend Palestinian terrorist Naim Hable. Hable was released on February 21 (with 499 others) as a gesture to PA leader Abbas, and was caught north of Jerusalem with M16 ammunition, a knife, and stolen property.

("Enemy Gunfire at IDF Position," IsraelNationalNews, March 15, 2005; "Revolving Door Justice: Newly Released Terrorist Caught Doing What He Does Best," IsraelNationalNews, March 15, 2005; "Israeli Lightly Wounded in Hebron Attack," IsraelNationalNews, March 15, 2005).

March 14, 2005:

A Palestinian terrorist fires at an IDF vehicle near the Israeli community of Nevei Dekalim (Gaza Strip).

("Arab Fires at IDF vehicle in Gush Katif," IsraelNationalNews, March 14, 2005).

March 13, 2005:

A Palestinian terrorist hurls a firebomb at IDF forces in the Binyamin region (West Bank).

("Arabs Throw Firebomb at Army Patrol," IsraelNationalNews, March 13, 2005).

March 12, 2005:

PA leader Mahmoud Abbas welcomes the decision of the Hamas leadership to participate in upcoming PA council elections.

("Abbas Says Hamas Welcome to Join PA," IsraelNationalNews, March 12, 2005).

March 11, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a Qassam missile at the Israeli community of Ganei Tal (Gaza Strip).

("Kassam Missile Fired at Gush Katif Community," IsraelNationalNews, March 11, 2005).

March 10, 2005:

IDF forces kill a Palestinian terrorist who was involved in planning the February 2005 suicide bombing along the Tel Aviv promenade.

("IDF Force Kills Terrorist Involved in Tel Aviv Attack," IsraelNationalNews, March 10, 2005; "Islamic Jihad Terrorist Killed During Arrest," IDF Spokesperson's Office, March 10, 2005).

March 8, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire a mortar at the Israeli community of Netzarim (Gaza Strip).

("Arabs Fire Mortar Shell at Netzarim," IsraelNationalNews, March 8, 2005).

March 7, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at and wound two Israeli Border Policemen guarding the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron (West Bank).

("Terrorists Strike at the Cave of the Patriarchs," IsraelNationalNews, March 7, 2005).

March 5, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists fire at an IDF position near the Israeli community of Kadim (northern Samaria).

("Shots Fired at IDF Position Near Town of Kadim," IsraelNationalNews, March 6, 2005).

March 4, 2005:

Palestinian terrorists plant two road-side charges near the Israeli community of Mevo Dotan in northern Samaria (West Bank).

("Abbas Demands Withdrawals as PA Terrorists Plant Bombs," IsraelNationalNews, March 5, 2005).

March 2, 2005:

IDF forces discover a weapons laboratory in the village of el-Yamoun, near Jenin (West Bank). The laboratory contained a Qassam missile (launch-ready), explosive devices, gas ballons, as well as components necessary for the production of rifles.

("UPDATE: Soldiers Discover Components for Rifle Production," IsraelNationalNews, March 2, 2005; Amos Harel, "Hamas Had Qassam Rockets in West Bank; J'lem Attack Averted," Ha'aretz, March 3, 2005; "Foiling Palestinian Terrorist Organizations' Attempts to Undermine the Cease-Fire," IDF Spokesperson's Office, February 10, 2005).

March 1, 2005:

IDF forces arrest four Palestinian terrorists believed to be responsible for planting explosives along the side of major roads in the Samaria region (West Bank).

("IDF Force Captures Roadside Bombers," IsraelNationalNews, March 2, 2005).

[Archive]