Transcript שקופית 1

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MONTHLY UPDATE
FEBRUARY, 2010
Military-Strategic Information Section // The Strategic Division
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Defining Trends
The West Bank
In recent months, a rise in terrorist activity in the West Bank has been identified. In 2010
alone, over 20 knives and 12 explosive devices have been discovered by security forces.
Assaults against Israeli vehicles, using rocks and Molotov cocktails, have increased as well.
In one such incident, Palestinians near Teqoa threw rocks at a vehicle and injured an Israeli
woman (24/2).
The IDF has confiscated a large quantity of weapons this past month including 9 mines, a
white phosphorous shell, an anti-tank missile, artillery shells, 9-mm bullets, explosive
devices, and knives. Moreover, Palestinian attacks continue - as evident by the killing of an
IDF soldier (10/2).
Palestinian Security Force operations continue to improve but their scope and quality must
be increased. Coordination between the IDF, Civil Administration, and Palestinian Security
Forces has improved. Together with the Palestinian Security Forces, the IDF prevented a
rocket attack on central Israel.
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Defining Trends
The Gaza Strip
Efforts to aid the local residents in the Gaza Strip continue, including transfers of food,
equipment, and medical supplies. This month, transfers included an elevator for a hospital, a
CT scanner and more.
Terrorist activity has continued. This includes attacks on humanitarian targets, such as a Red
Cross convoy and Karni crossing. In 2010 alone, over 20 rockets and mortars were fired at
Israel. In response to such attacks, the IAF targeted suspicious Palestinians, smuggling
tunnels and terrorist infrastructure (3/2, 9/2, 11/2). A smuggling tunnel targeted this month
was one of over 40 tunnels detected by Egyptian authorities this past month.
The IDF will continue to operate firmly against anyone who uses terror against the State of
Israel. Hamas and Hamas alone is responsible for maintaining peace and quiet in the Gaza
Strip.
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Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip
Monthly
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February 2010:
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8 Rockets
1
1
0 Mortar Shells
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
0
Yearly
Aug 09 – Jan 2010
146 Total Launchings
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
28
16
17
14
9
11
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Aug
Sept
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Oct
13
13
9
8
3
3
Nov
Dec
Rocket
Mortar
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Jan
Feb
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Humanitarian Support – Gaza Strip
Erez Crossing
SUMGGLING ATTEMPTS AT THE
CROSSINGS (ARCHIVE)
February 1-28, 2010
Trucks: 2208
Supplies (tons): 52,128
Medical Evacuations: 1239
Fuel (liters): 6.3 million
Nahal Oz
Crossing
Karni Crossing
Kissufim
Crossing
Sufa
Crossing
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN
‘EREZ’ CROSSING
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Humanitarian Efforts
Medical Supplies Transferred to Gaza Hospitals via Israel
February 25th – The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)
facilitated the shipment of medical equipment from Israel to Gaza City hospitals as part of
its ongoing humanitarian efforts on behalf of Gaza residents.
Among the supplies transferred were a CT scanner—the first of its kind in Gaza Red
Crescent hospitals—brought to the Al-Quds hospital, elevator maintenance supplies which
will allow for greater patient mobility at the Shiffa hospital, and spare parts for a
mammography scanner that provides for the early identification of breast cancer.
Transfers of medical supplies to Gaza’s hospitals is part of COGAT’s humanitarian efforts—
which take place on a daily basis on all levels—that are made on behalf of the residents of
the Gaza Strip, with an emphasis on meeting medical needs.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 1st-4th
February 2nd – IDF forces on patrol near Migdalim discovered 19 cases of
artillery shells.
Near Kalkilya, IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a knife and 3 explosive devices.
February 3rd – IDF forces confiscated 450 9-mm bullets during an operation in a
village near Adura.
Approximately ten Palestinian demonstrators rolled burning tires and hurled stones at BGP
forces near Kalandia RC. In the process of dispersing the riot, BGP forces injured one
Palestinian lightly.
IDF forces arrested three Palestinians in the West Bank — two carrying
pipe-bombs and bullets near Tapuach junction and one suspicious
Palestinian in Hebron found carrying a knife.
An explosive barrel and cellular detonation system was found near the
Palmachim beach.
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PALMACHIM BEACH
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Major Events – West Bank
Weekend
February 4th-6th
February 4th – IDF forces confiscated an improvised weapon during a patrol near
Mavo Dotan.
February 5th – IDF forces on a routine patrol near Shilo discovered an improvised
explosive device.
February 6th – Approximately 30 Palestinians demonstrated and threw rocks at IDF
forces near Hirvat Tzafa (close to Gush Etzion). IDF forces responded with warning
shots; no injuries were reported.
IDF forces arrested a suspicious Palestinian carrying a knife.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 7th-9th
February 8th – IDF forces arrested a Palestinian with a 25 cm knife near Kalandia
checkpoint.
An improvised pipe-bomb was thrown at IDF forces on patrol in El-Arov village (near
Migdal Oz).
IDF forces arrested 2 Hamas operatives with two pipe bombs.
February 9th – A community security coordinator identified a suspicious Palestinian near
Bracha. The coordinator fired a warning shot, which went stray and lightly injured the
Palestinian.
Israeli security forces dismantled a house and synagogue in Givat Menashe.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 9th-11th
February 10th – Palestinian security forces turned over 9 mines (MK5) and a white
phosphorous shell to IDF forces near Jenin.
A Palestinian stabbed and killed an IDF soldier at
Tapuach junction. The Rechalim community security
coordinator, who was on patrol nearby, lightly injured the
aggressor with his patrol car. The attacker, together with
two other Palestinians, were detained for questioning.
TAPUACH JUNCTION
11 Israelis threw rocks at Palestinians near Yitzhar.
Israeli police forces arrested 2 suspicious Palestinians with knives.
IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying 7 full magazines of ammunition
near Shani.
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Major Events – West Bank
Weekend
February 12th-13th
February 12th – A Palestinian attempted to stab a soldier on patrol in
Hebron. In response, the soldier shot the Palestinian, who was severely
injured and later died in an Israeli hospital.
February 13th – Two suspicious Palestinians with knives were arrested, one of them
near Kalandia checkpoint.
An Israeli civilian found a mortar shell near Shavei Shomron and turned it over to IDF
forces in the area.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 14th-16th
February 14th – IDF forces near Ofra arrested a suspicious Palestinian carrying a 30
cm knife.
February 15th - IDF forces arrested two Palestinians carrying 3 explosive devices
and a knife.
IDF forces in Bir Zeit arrested a Palestinian carrying a gun.
BGP forces and Israeli security forces in the West Bank demolished an Israeli building
in Alon More.
February 16th – A number of Palestinians and Israeli demonstrators threw rocks at
each other. The Israeli police arrived quickly and arrested 6 Palestinians, one who was
armed with a knife.
A number of Palestinian demonstrators in Hebron hurled rocks at Israeli
civilians, lightly injuring one.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 16th-18th
February 17th – Israeli security forces dismantled two Israeli buildings in Revava. Two
Palestinian buildings were dismantled as well — one near Kiryat Arba and another near
Maon.
February 18th – Four Palestinians were arrested -
two men and a woman were
armed with knives and one was carrying two pipe bombs.
An Israeli civilian found two shells near Ganot and reported this to IDF forces in the
area.
The Palestinian police discovered an armor-piercing shell and handed it over to IDF
forces near Adori’im.
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Major Events – West Bank
Weekend
February 19th-20th
February 19th – 1200 Palestinians demonstrated and
hurled rocks at the Security Fence near Bil’in, severely
damaging the fence.
February 20th – A number of Palestinians demonstrated
near Kalandia checkpoint, hurling rocks at an army vehicle
and lightly injuring three BGP soldiers.
BIL’IN DEMONSTRATOR
A group of Palestinians attempted to run over IDF soldiers near Har Gilo. No soldiers were
injured. IDF forces pursued the Palestinians, who shot at the IDF forces. IDF forces
responded with fire and 3 Palestinians were injured—one severely, one moderately, and one
lightly.
A Palestinian attempted to run over an IDF soldier. Soldiers pursued the vehicle and shot at
it. One Palestinian was severely injured and another Palestinian was lightly injured.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 21st-23rd
February 21st – Approximately 50 Palestinians and left-wing Israelis demonstrated near
Shedma. IDF forces shot warning shots and 2 shock grenades toward the demonstrators.
No injuries were reported.
Approximately 50 Israelis entered Jericho in order to pray in the town’s synagogue. IDF
and BGP forces evacuated them.
February 22nd – IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a 30 cm knife and a pipe
bomb near Beqa’ot crossing.
A rocket launch was thwarted from the West Bank. The IDF identified a
Qassam rocket which was manufactured in the West Bank and intended to be
launched towards Israel. The detection of the rocket is due to the successful
cooperation between the IDF, Civil Administration, and Palestinian Security Forces.
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Major Events – West Bank
February 23rd-25th
February 23rd – Dozens of Palestinians
demonstrated in Hebron, burning tires and
hurling stones at IDF soldiers in the area. The
soldiers responded with riot dispersal gear. No
injuries or damage to property has been
reported.
Five Israeli vehicles were damaged by stones thrown at
them west of Bethlehem.
BURNING TIRES DURING
DEMONSTRATION
February 24th – A suspicious Palestinian was arrested in Hebron and was found carrying
a knife.
Palestinian security forces confiscated an anti-tank missile and turned it over
to IDF forces near Psagot.
A number of Palestinians demonstrators near Teqoa threw rocks at an Israeli vehicle,
lightly injuring an Israeli woman.
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Major Events – West Bank
Weekend
February 25th-28th
February 25th – A number of Palestinian demonstrators hurled rocks at BGP forces in
Hebron, injuring a BGP soldier. Later, BGP forces arrested 8 Hamas activists in Hebron.
A number of Palestinians hurled rocks at an Israeli vehicle near Sha’arei Tikva. As a result,
the car flipped over and the Israeli civilian was injured lightly.
Israeli Police forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a 16 cm knife in Gush Etzion.
February 26th –
Approximately 300 Palestinians and left-wing Israelis
demonstrated violently near Itzhar. IDF forces responded with riot dispersal
gear, injuring 4 Palestinians.
February 27th – A number of Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails at IDF forces by
Hadar. IDF forces responded with fire and moderately injured 4 Palestinian.
IDF forces confiscated an assault rifle and 2 sub-machine guns.
A number of Palestinian demonstrators hurled rocks at IDF forces in Hebron. A Palestinian
was arrested as a result.
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Major Events – West Bank
Relocation of Olive Trees in Accordance with Court Ruling
In accordance with an Israeli High Court of Justice ruling, the
security fence near Bil’in will be relocated. Olive trees in the area will
be relocated, in coordination with Palestinian land owners in Bil’in.
FENCE NEAR BIL’IN
The original routing would have included Palestinian agricultural land on the Israeli side of the
fence, including many olive trees. In September 2007, the High Court ruled that the fence
route near Bil’in should be altered and an alternative routing be proposed that would include
the town’s land on the eastern side. The relocation of the olive trees and the security fence
began.
The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with the law and the decisions made by the
High Court of Justice.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 1st-2nd
February 1st – A suspicious Palestinian was identified near Kissufim crossing. In
response, IDF forces fired and injured the Palestinian. The Palestinian was evacuated
to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva.
Palestinians near Karni crossing opened fire on an Israeli farmer. IDF forces returned
fire. According to the Palestinian media, one Palestinian was injured.
The Israeli police discovered a homemade explosive device on Barnea
Beach and in Kshatot Beach in Ashdod. Also, Israeli police discovered a
suspicious object in Ashkelon’s Zikim beach.
February 2nd – A rocket was launched from near Kissufim crossing, landing in an
open area near Kibbutz Nirim.
An Israeli Bedouin crossed over the border into the Gaza Strip. He was arrested by the
Hamas and later released. The man, who suffers from mental health problems, has
tried to cross into Jordan, Egypt, and Palestinian Authority territories in the past.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 3rd-4th
February 3rd – Following the previous day’s rocket attack, the Israeli Air
Force attacked 2 targets in southern Gaza Strip - a smuggling tunnel
near Rafah crossing and two buildings in Dahania airport. Palestinian
media reports 3 deaths.
Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip near Rafah.
A rocket was launched from near Beit Hanoun, landing near Sderot.
February 4th – An explosive device was detonated near a Red Cross convoy by
Erez crossing.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 7th-9th
February 7th –Egyptian authorities discovered 5 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
A rocket was fired from near Beit Hanoun, landing by Nir Am.
2 Palestinian fishing boats entered Israeli territorial waters. INF forces shot several warning
shots and brought the Palestinians to Ashdod port for questioning.
February 8th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
A rocket was fired from near Kissufim crossing. An explosion was heard near Kibbutz Ein
HaShlosha.
February 9th – Egyptian authorities discovered a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
In response to Palestinian rocket fire at Israeli communities, the IAF sent 2
fighter planes targeting 4 buildings in the Dahaniya airport suspicious of
engaging in acts of terrorism.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 10th-11th
February 10th – Egyptian authorities detected 9 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
4 suspicious Palestinians were identified near Erez crossing. Three were arrested and
questioned. One of the Palestinian was injured lightly from a gun shot.
February 11th – A Palestinian fired an RPG missile at an IDF tank patrolling the
Israeli side of the security fence near Karni crossing. No Israelis were injured. In
response, the tank fired two shells, injuring the Palestinian. IDF forces entered the Gaza
Strip in order to treat the Palestinian for his wounds. Palestinian news sources report that
two Palestinians were lightly injured from the Israeli response.
IDF forces opened fire at a squad of terrorist operatives preparing to carry out a
terror attack in the area of Karni crossing killing one Palestinian and severely
injuring another. Palestinian media reports that both Palestinians were killed.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
Weekend
February 12th-13th
February 12th – 4 suspicious Palestinians, two of whom were armed, were detected
near Kissufim crossing. In response, IDF forces fired 12 mortar shells in their
direction. No injuries were reported. In a separate incident, an explosive device was
detonated; two IDF helicopters responding to the explosion shot at armed
Palestinians in the area. Again, no injuries were reported. During a patrol following
the event, IDF forces found another explosive device.
February 13th – Egyptian authorities detected 2 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
A rocket was launched from the Jabaliyah RC and landed near Erez crossing, inside
the Gaza Strip.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 14th-18th
February 14th – 3 suspicious Palestinian fisherman boats entered Israeli territorial
waters. 4 Palestinians were brought in for questioning.
February 16th – An explosive was found and confiscated by IDF forces near Kissufim
crossing.
February 17th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
February 18th – An IDF soldier was lightly injured when an explosive device was
detonated near Kissufim crossing during a routine patrol. Further patrolling led to the
discovery of another explosive device.
2 rockets were fired from near Kissufim crossing. One rocket hit the fence
while the other landed in the Gaza Strip, near the fence.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
Weekend
February 19th-20th
February 20th – Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
In response to rocket firing near Kissufim crossing, IDF forces shot at 4
suspicious Palestinians in the area and the IAF attacked the suspects as
well. According to Palestinian news, 3 Palestinians were moderately
injured in the attack.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
February 21th-24th
February 21st – IDF forces shot 5 shells and a rocket at a Palestinian suspected of
placing an explosive near Erez crossing. The Palestinian was injured.
Two mortar shell duds were found - one near Nahal Oz and another by a patrol near
Kissufim crossing.
Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
February 22nd – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
An explosive device was detected near the technical fence by Sufa crossing.
February 23rd – Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
February 24th – Egyptian authorities detected 8 tunnels near Kerem
Shalom.
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Major Events – Gaza Strip
Weekend
February 25th-28th
February 25th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing.
February 26th – IDF forces shot at 4 suspicious Palestinians near Kerem Shalom crossing
attempting to place explosives by the security fence. One Palestinian was injured.
February 27th – Egyptian authorities detected 5 tunnels near Rafah crossing.
February 28th – IDF forces identified and dismantled an explosive near Kissufim crossing.
Approximately 1000 Arab-Israelis demonstrated near the Temple Mount,
hurling rocks at visitors. As a result, 2 BGP forces and 20 Arab-Israelis were
injured. 7 Arab-Israelis were arrested.
Tourists identified an old grenade near Almagor and handed it over to Israeli Police forces.
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Northern Arena
February 6th – Two children accidentally entered a
minefield in the Golan, where a mine exploded. Both
children were injured severely and were taken by
helicopter to Rambam hospital.
GOLAN MINEFIELD
February 17th – Three armed Lebanese were detected near the Kissufit outpost in the
North. The IDF submitted a violation report to the UN.
February 22nd – Two armed Lebanese and a Lebanese tractor and truck were detected
near Kissufit and Misgav outposts in the north. In response, the IDF submitted a
violation report to the UN.
February 25th – Two minorities ran over a soldier near Kiryat Shmona,, moderately
injuring him, and stealing his M-16 assault weapon.
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International Arena
Haiti
February 18th – The Israeli government continues its official assistance to Haiti as part of
the global effort for reconstruction in Haiti.
A school serving 400 pupils was opened in the IDF tent compound left in place after the
initial emergency relief delegation departed in January.
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Around the IDF
Admiral Michael G. Mullen Visits Israel
February 14th – Chairman of the Joint Chief of
Staff of the United States Military, Admiral Michael
G. Mullen arrived in Israel during a tour of the
region in order to meet with the IDF Chief of the
General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, and to
attend briefings from senior commanders of the
ADMIRAL MULLEN AND
LT. GEN. ASHKENAZI
General
Staff.
The
discussion
focused
on
cooperation between the two militaries and
mutual security challenges.
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Around the IDF
IAF Launches the ‘Eitan’ Air Plane
February 21st – An official ceremony marking
the launch of the IAF’s new air plane, the ‘Eitan’,
took place and was attended by the Commander
of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan.
The ‘Eitan’ is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable
of flying for over 20 hours non-stop and carrying
hundreds of kilograms of equipment. The ‘Eitan’,
developed through cooperation between the
Israel Aerospace Industries and the IAF, marks a
technological breakthrough and a new level in the
air force’s ability to operate against threats.
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THE EITAN
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Around the IDF
The Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers with Unknown Burial Places
February 21st – The IDF commemorated Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers with Unknown
Burial Places. The Hebrew date, the 7th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, was chosen
because on this day, Moses passed away and was buried in an unknown burial place.
There are 568 fallen IDF soldiers whose burial places are unknown. The national
ceremony at Har Herzl military cemetery was attended by President Shimon Peres, Chief
of the General Staff, LTG Gabi Ashkenazi, Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai and other
senior officials.
LT. GEN. ASHKENAZI, PRESIDENT PERES, AND
DEPUTY DEFENSE MINISTER VILNAI
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