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Security Forces Arrest Four Overnight
10 July, 2018 |
7 years ago
Forces consisting of the IDF, Shin Bet, Border Patrol and Israeli Police have arrested four Palestinians suspected of involvement in terrorist activities against both civilians and security forces on Monday night. They have been taken in for further questioning.
Also on Monday night, IDF forces conducted a raid in Qalqilya, in search of illegal weapons. During the searches, the forces found an M-16 Assault Rifle, as well as thousands of Shekels in cash, believed to be meant for terrorist activities.
High Court of Justice okays return of terrorists’ bodies
9 July, 2018 |
7 years ago
The State is allowed to return the bodies of three Palestinians, including two terrorists, to their families for burial, High Court of Justice ruled Monday. Two of the individuals were shot dead while trying to carry out terror attacks and one who was shot while trying to avoid arrest.
Israeli families of fallen soldiers whose bodies have not been returned by Hamas since the 2014 Operation Protective Edge have called on the government to hold the bodies of Palestinian terrorists until their sons remains have been returned, but the High Court has ruled that the government does not have the authority to hold the bodies unless the Knesset passes a law legalising the policy.
Israel Closes Kerem Shalom Crossing
9 July, 2018 |
7 years ago
In light of the recent instances of fire kites being sent from Gaza into Gaza Belt fields, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman have ordered that the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza be closed to the transfer of any goods which are not humanitarian (medicine and food).
Pipe Bomb Thrown at J’it Junction
8 July, 2018 |
7 years ago
A pipe bomb was thrown by Palestinian assailants at J’it junction but Nablus Sunday evening. No one was hurt and the IDF is conducting searches and inspections in the area.
Liberman to present civil defense program to security cabinet
5 July, 2018 |
7 years ago
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said Thursday that his office is working on a detailed civil defense program that he will present “soon” to the Security Cabinet. The program is intended to limit fatalities, injuries and property damage in the event of a natural disaster or a war.
