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IDF Strikes Hamas Targets in Response to Arson Balloons
28 February, 2019 |
7 years ago
Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and helicopters on Wednesday night struck a number of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the explosive balloons that were launched from Gaza earlier tonight, one of which exploded and damaged an Israeli home.
The front window of an Israeli home was shattered by explosives attached to balloons that were launched from Gaza.
Terrorists in Gaza have been launching balloons like these for almost a year.
The IDF stated that “it views with severity any attempt to harm the citizens of Israel, and will continue to act forcefully” against such attempts.
“The Hamas terror organization bears the responsibility for everything that emanates from the Gaza Strip and for all consequences of acts of terrorism originating from the Gaza Strip,” the IDF added.
Third Israeli Dies of Chile Boating Accident
27 February, 2019 |
7 years ago
Dalya Ronen died on Wednesday of the injuries she incurred in a boating accident on Saturday in Chile.
Galila Bitton, 61 of Nesher, and Dina Porat, 71 of Rishpon on the coast, were the two other Israeli tourists who were killed in a boating accident on Saturday in Chile.
Another three Israelis were seriously injured in the incident, while 10 others sustained light injuries. All are being treated in local hospitals.
Critically Wounded IDF Soldier Exits Hospital for Rehab
27 February, 2019 |
7 years ago
Netanel Felber, an IDF soldier who was critically wounded in a terrorist attack at the Givat Assaf Junction in December, was released from the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem on Wednesday and was transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
While in the hospital, he underwent several life-saving procedures.
He was released from the hospital in stable condition, Hadassah stated, but he has yet to regain conciseness.
He is now facing a prolonged rehabilitation process.
Felber was wounded on Dec. 13 in a shooting attack in which Staff Sergeant Yuval Mor Yosef, 20, and Staff Sergeant Yosef Cohen, 19 were killed.
The terrorist Asim Barghouti has been captured.
Israeli Director Wins Oscar
25 February, 2019 |
7 years ago
Israeli director Guy Nattiv and his wife actress Jaime Ray Newman on Sunday night were awarded the Oscar for the Best Live Action Short Film of 2019 for their film Skin.
The movie engages the issues of crime and its outcome and depicts a gang war between whites and blacks.
This is the first time an Israeli has won an Oscar in this category. The last time an Israeli was awarded an Oscar was 41 years ago.
Nattiv began his speech with the words “Leila Tov Yisrael” (good night Israel).
He also mentioned his Holocaust Survivor grandparents as a source of inspiration.
“My grandparents are Holocaust survivors. The bigotry that they experienced in the Holocaust, we see that everywhere today, in America, in Europe. This film is about…teaching your kids a better way,” Nattiv said.
Names of Chile Boat Accident Victims Released
24 February, 2019 |
7 years ago
Galila Bitton, 61 of Nesher, and Dina Porat, 71 of Rishpon on the coast, were the two Israeli tourists who were killed in a boating accident on Saturday in Chile.
Another four Israelis were seriously injured in the incident, while 10 others sustained light injuries. All are being treated in local hospitals.
