59% of Israelis are against the cease fire and wanted the IDF operation to continue 33% of Israelis are in favor of the cease fire with Gaza. Who won? Israelis think... 34% Hamas won 28% Israel won 26% Both sides won equally.
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10:45 PM Iron Dome shoots down post-Cease Fire Rocket
10:36 PM Gan Yavneh, Be’er Tuvia, Gaderot, Chevel Yavneh, Gan Yavneh, Ashdod (post cease fire)
10:05 PM: Dozens of residents of Ashkelon protesting ceasefire
9:59 PM : Red Alert siren in Ashdod, Kiryat Malachi, Be’er Tuvia, Chevel Yavneh, Hof Ashkelon, Yoav
9:58 PM: Red Alert siren in Be’er Tuvia
9:40 PM: Red Alert in Hof Ashkelon and Shaar HaNegev
9:27 PM: Red alerts in Eshkol Region, Chevel Shalom
9:19 PM: Red Alert siren in Sderot
9:18 PM: Red Alert siren in Shaar HaNegev
9:00 PM This picture says it all. "Cease Fire Starts....Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva"
8:59 PM With one minute to go till the ceasefire...see on facebook in Hebrew: Only in Israel will you find a Prime Minister that Talks like Churchill but acts like Chamberlain.
8:59 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva....
8:53 PM Eshkol Region Mayor says he will not open schools tomorrow despite "cease fire".
8:47 PM Channel 2 TV Poll about cease fire:
70% against
24% in favor
6% undecided
8:45 PM Air Raid Sirens in Lachish, Ashdod, Ashkelon and Gan Yavneh, Kiryat Melachi.
8:33 PM Ynet reports that a rocket was shot at Israel from Sinai and landed near a community near the border of Israel/Sinai.
8:31 PM Air Raid Sirens in Eshkol region.
8:27 PM Lachish and Ashkelon - Air Raid Sirens.
8:26 PM Drive-by shooting attack at Bus in Gush Etzion near Migdal Oz - no injuries
8:19 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashdod, Netivot, Beer Sheva.
8:12 PM President Barack Obama spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and commended him for agreeing to the Egyptian ceasefire proposal, the White House said.
8:08 PM No injuries in mortar attack on Metullah.
8:06 PM IDF Homefront command orders everyone in Eshkol region into bomb shelters immediately till further notice.
8:06 PM Mortar shell fired at Israel from Lebanon lands in Metullah.
8:03 PM In the previous rocket attack on Beer Sheva minutes ago, a rocket scored a direct hit on a house in Beer Sheva. No Injuries.
8:01 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashkelon
7:53 PM Air Raid Siren in Tifrach area.
7:52 PM Air Raid Siren in Beer Sheva!
7:43 PM There will be a joint press conference at 8:30 PM by PM Netanyahu, DM Barak and FM Leiberman.
7:28 PM US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- Cease Fire announcement starting now in Cairo.
7:00 PM I'm going grocery shopping people...and will not be updating the blog for at least 2.5 hours. Should resume by 10 PM at the latest...unless something big happens. Remember -- if there IS going to be a cease fire, the coming hour is the most dangerous.
6:59 PM Five Israeli vehicles damaged by Palestinian rock throwers on Highway 55 near Azzun. No injuries. 6:57 PM Channel 1's Amnon Abramovitz: Tonight at 8 PM, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce the cease fire.
6:12 PM Reports from moments ago that a terrorist was captured in the Modiin area.
6:09 PM Ongoing hunt for terrorists in the Modiin area. Traffic jams throughout Central Israel as police roadblocks are set up everywhere.
5:27 PM Roni Daniel - Channel 1 TV Military Correspondent: The Hamas is desperate for a cease fire. Now is the time to hit them harder!
5:08 PM US Embassy to personnel: STAY AT HOME! I think they have gone a bit overboard.
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Tel Aviv
November 21, 2012 @ 14:40
Due to the ongoing police hunt for a suspect in the bombing of a Tel Aviv bus, the Embassy has advised its personnel to remain at home until the INP (Israeli National Police) gives an all clear. American citizens should monitor local news reports for the latest information. (US Embassy Website)
5:05 PM Reports of 3 wounded in rocket attack in the community area near Gaza...no air raid siren sounded prior to the rocket strike.
4:51 PM 5 Minutes ago a rocket landed in the Eshkol region. No damage or injuries reported.
4:50 PM IDF using heavy artillery against targets in Beit Lahiyeh and Nusrayat in the Northern Gaza strip.
4:37 PM Over the past hour, the IDF destroyed another 2 long range rocket launchers in Gaza (Nir Dvori, Channel 2 TV)4:37 PM Over the past hour, the IDF destroyed another 2 long range rocket launchers in Gaza (Nir Dvori, Channel 2 TV)
4:08 PM Israel says to the world: The attack in Tel Aviv this morning will complicate a cease fire.
4:04 PM IDF continues artillery shelling of Gaza according to Palestinian reports. Israelis in areas adjacent to the Gaza strip are also hearing the explosions coming from Gaza....
3:24 PM Air Raid sirens in Ashkelon
3:14 PM Air Raid Siren in Eshkol region
3:00 PM Arutz Sheva reports of s slight improvement for the woman seriously wounded yesterday in Gush Etzion on the Hussan bypass road near Beitar Illit.
2:55 PM Jubilation in Gaza over the attack in Tel-Aviv today. Music and Koran blaring from mosques and residents are firing in the air in joy.
2:12 PM IDF: Our forces just attacked 3 Hamas terrorists as they tried to launch rockets towards the State of Israel. This attack is part of the over 100 targeted attacks by the IDF since this morning.
1:58 PM Regarding the earlier update about the 9 Cabinet Ministers meeting -- the meeting will be at 2;30 PM at the Kiriya in Tel Aviv, and was planned before the attack today in Tel Aviv. Therefore, the original intention was probably to discuss the cease fire...though now it will center more on the Tel Aviv attack.
1:53 PM Rock throwing attack on Modiin - Jerusalem highway 443 near Beit Horon. Major traffic jam...
1:51 PM Air Raid Sirens in Eshkol region
1:50 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva / Negev region
1:46 PM Hamas reports that the Fatah (Abu Mazen/Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President) faction was responsible for today's attack in Tel Aviv (Channel 2 TV)
1:40 PM Over the past hour, Air Raid sirens continue to be heard in Southern Israel.
1:27 PM The Israel Senior Government Cabinet (9 Ministers) are meeting now. It is unclear if the purpose of the meeting is to give the green light for a ground incursion, or to accept/negotiate the cease fire.
1:22 PM Trying to make some order in the news.
- In the attack on a bus at 12:02 PM today, 21 people were wounded. 2 are in moderate to serious condition, and the rest are in light condition.
- A suspect was apprehended near the TASE buidling in Ramat Gan. [update: no connection to today's terror attack]
- Police suspect a female terrorist is still at large. [update: 2 suspects are in custody.]
- Reports of additional explosions around Tel Aviv, no no reports of injuries. [updated: no additional explosions took place]
1:06 PM Extremely conflicting reports going on now. Breaking News: Israeli police are closing the Azrielli Towers. Reports that a female terrorist has been apprehended. It will take some time for the picture to become clearer...Reports on Channel Bet Radio of an additional explosion in Tel Aviv which has not been confirmed.
12:25 PM Initial reports: Terrorist left the bomb on the bus and then left.
12:18 PM Channel 22 reports 10 lightly wounded on the scene. Reports of additional wounded have already made their way to local hospitals.
12:16 PM All forces moving away from the area, putting on bullet proof vests and helmets due to a serious threat of a secondary explosive device on the bus.
12:14 PM Apparently the bus was empty, or had very few passengers on it. Only a small number of wounded being treated.
12:13 PM ALL FORCES LEAVING THE BUS AREA - SERIOUS CONCERN OF SECONDARY EXPLOSIVE DEVICE ON THE BUS.
12:12 PM Concerns of a secondary device in the area of Tel Aviv -- Emergency Medics taking cover, helping wounded quickly evacuate the area.
12:02 PM Report of Bus Explosion in Tel Aviv, King Shaul Street. Mass Casualty Incident Declared by Magen David Adom.
12:32 AM OK people - time for me to go to sleep. Blogging will resume in the morning....see you then. Wishing a quiet night to Israel, and a prayer for our soldiers.
12:29 AM IDF reports of 25 successful airstrikes on quality targets in the past 30 minutes.
12:05 AM Roundup from Day 7: 181 rockets fired at Israel 12:04 AM Updates coming momentarily....setting up today's blog post.
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11:27 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ofakim and surrounding areas.
11:18 PM YNET reports from people on the web
that Hamas interrupted Channel 2 and 10 Israeli satellite broadcasts
this evening and replaced the signal with Hamas propaganda films. YNET
YNET also notes that these transmissions interruptions only occurred on personal home dishes.
11:06 PM IDF artillery and IAF airstrikes pounding the South Gaza strip.
10:53 PM Demonstrations throughout the South
of Israel -- Ashdod, Sederot, Ashkelon, Kiryat Melachi -- YES TO GROUND
INCURSION - STOP THE ROCKETS - BRING QUIET TO THE SOUTH.
10:29 PM Ehud Yaari (channel 2) TV: Israel has
bombed Rafiah (South Gaza) and it is going up in flames. The damage to
Rafiach's gas terminal is in the tens of millions of dollars -- this has
shocked the Hamas to its core.
Yaari says that the Palestinian
Parliament building which was built for 10 millions dollars has been
totally bombed and destroyed less than an hour ago -- a strong and
humiliating blow for Hamas.
10:02 PM Furious residents of Ashdod
demonstrating against possible cease fire. Residents call on government
to start ground incursion and destroy the Hamas.
9:55 PM Israelis demonstrate outside minister
avi dichter's home: Destroy the Hamas. Let the IDF go into Gaza and
permanently stop the rockets!!! 9:20 PM 20 terror sites in Gaza hit in the last hour. Reports that Abu Ahmir Darmush killed. (Army of Islam, who kidnapped and held BBC reporter Alan Johnston in 2007)
9:05 PM At this point 56,000 reserve soldiers have been called up to military duty.
8:25 PM A female driver was shot near the Husan bypass near Beitar Ilit in a drive-by shooting. Medical forces are treating her on site, but she is in serious condition. UPDATE: Injuries caused by rock attack, not shooting.
8:00 PM Permitted for release: Reserve soldier killed by mortar fire in Eshkol region.
7:51 PM Netivot and S'de Negev now under rocket fire.
7:45PM A total of 8 rockets were fired at Be'er Sheva. 3 were shot down by the Iron Dome system.
7:33 PM Four rockets fall in Be'er Sheva. Sirens in Be'er Tuvia, Ashkelon, Kiryat Melachi. One rocket falls in built up area, no injuries.
7:32 PM Senior Israeli sources deny that there is any agreement on a cease fire. 7:09 PM Photo of building hit by Gazan Fajr5 rocket in Rishon LeZion.
7:05 PM Warnings that the next few hours might see additional rocket attacks towards Central Israel and/or Jerusalem as sides discuss cease fire...
6:05 PM Sirens in Rishon, Gan Raveh, Palnachim. Reports of one wounded seriously in earlier rocket attack on Ashkelon. UPDATE: woman lightly injured from attack on building in Rishon.
5:11 PM Channel 10 TV reports: There will be a press conference at 7 PM Israel time, -- with Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Egypt
5:08 PM Air Raid sirens in Eshkol region.
5:08 PM Gazans say they shot 5 rockets at IDF Navy Warship. The rockets missed. No injuries, no damage.
4:55 PM Despite promises from the Hamas that everything will "be ok", Gazans swarm out of Northern Gaza, fleeing to Central Gaza in accordance with IDF flyer's request.
4:48 PM Islamic Jihad says the cease fire will start in 3 hours. (Channel 2 TV)
4:19 PM PyschOps? Al-Jazeera and Channel 10 TV reporting that IDF is dropping fliers into Gaza, warning of the upcoming IDF ground incursion....
4:13 PM Palestinians rioting in village near Gush Etzion where Hamas rocket landed. Reports of an IDF soldier lightly wounded.
4:11 PM Gaza: Reports that 6 people killed in targeted IDF strike - on 2 cars.
4:09 PM Direct hit on a Makolet (small grocery store...like a Bodega in Washington Heights) in Ashdod, 3-4 people lightly wounded.
3:56 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashdod, Ashkelon and Sederot...
3:51 PM Israel Radio reports that there was another shooting incident from Syria at an IDF jeep in the Golan Heights, and that the tire of the jeep was damaged. No injuries. Israel has submitted a complaint to the UN which I'm sure resolve the issue.
3:48 PM Foreign Minister Avigdor Leiberman had
to hang up on the Japanese Foreign Minister because of the rocket attack
and Air Raid sirens in Jerusalem.
3:48 PM Air Raid sirens in Sederot.
3:45 PM Hasbara campaign: Would you be willing to live like this for one day?
3:43 PM IDF hits Gazan anti-tank team near Gaza's border with Israel.
3:29 PM 5 people lightly wounded and 10 treated for shock -- rocket landing in a community very close to Gaza.
3:28 PM Rockets - Air Raid Siren in Ashdod
3:27 PM Air Raid Sirens in Lachish area.
3:26 PM Photo of people at the Kotel running for cover during the Air Raid siren at 2:13 PM today.
3:17 PM Reports that the IDF just terminated 3 Hamas terrorists, 2 of them in Zeitun which were involved in the rocket attack on Jerusalem, and 1 in Dahaniyeh. (Both locations in Gaza strip)
3:13 PM Hamas threatens: If there is an IDF ground incursion, we will kidnap soldiers.
3:05 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva...and other areas.
3:01 PM The Knesset Foreign Relations and Security Committee unanimously approves call-up of additional 10,000 IDF reserves soldiers -- making a total of 70,000 soldiers called up via emergency Tzav-8 call up orders.
2:45 PM Reports of massive IDF artillery attack with combined airstrikes on Gaza at this time.
2:43 PM When the Air Raid siren went off, it also went off in Maaleh Adumim (for the benifit of our Maaleh Adumim readers). The boom was heard throughout Jerusalem...and Modiin, Gush Etzion, Beit Shemesh and other places as well.
2:35 PM One person very seriously wounded in Eshkol rocket attack minutes ago, one wounded lightly. IDF censor preventing release of additional information at this time.
2:32 PM Serious rocket strike in Eshkol region. Reports of wounded. Medical teams on the scene.
2:30 PM Reports that the Gazan fired rocket at Jerusalem landed in an Arab village -- will not specify location. No injuries reported.
2:13 PM Sirens in Jerusalem....had to run to a shelter. Didn't hear any booms...updates coming soon.
2:12 PM An Israeli mother shields her child during a Palestinian rocket attack in Ofakim.
2:05 PM Mohammed Deif, the Palestinian commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades spoke an hour ago. His main talking points:
The Israel enemy has comitted a fatal and strategic mistake by killing Ahmed Jabri
The Israeli Ground war will result in a major blow to the families of IDF soldiers.
The enemy will pay dearly for the great, disgusting act commited against Jabri the leader, and the Palestinian people of Gaza.
2:00 PM Beer Sheva Region - rocket barrage on its way. Air Raid Sirens..
1:57 PM IDF strikes a terrorist cell that was launching rockets in Gaza City.
1:48 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ofakim.
1:29 PM Direct hit on a house in Netivot, no injuries (Radio Kol Hai)
1:27 PM Reports that the Knesset Foreign Relations and Security Committee meeting now to discuss authorization for another 10,000 IDF reserve troops to be called up.
1:25 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ofakim / Negev Region
1:08 PM Channel 2 TV: Israel totally rejects idea of removing blockade around Gaza.
1:07 PM Ongoing Palestinian Riot in Hevron; Rocks being thrown at IDF soldiers, burning tires being rolled at IDF soldiers....IDF using crowd control tear gas.
12:54 PM Channel 2 Israel TV reports that the Palestinians in Gaza have rejected Israel's terms for a cease fire.
12:53 PM Air Raid Sirens in Negev Region
12:50 PM Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of being a terrorist state. He also said that Israel is transgressing international law and performing ethnic cleansing in Palestinian territories. (AFP/YNET)
12:44 PM Air Raid Sirens in Sederot. Hundreds of Palestinians rioting in Hevron, waving Hamas and Fatah flags. Throwing rocks at IDF soldiers.
12:40 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashkelon
12:39 PM Five Palestinian terrorists killed today in Gaza by IDF (as of 12:30 PM)
12:31 PM Israeli-Druze MK Ayoub Kra: I think we must start the IDF ground incursion to finally bring quiet to the South. We can not capitulate. There is no places for weakness in the Middle East.
12:22 PM IDF attacking in Dir Al-Balach.
12:15 PM More details, the solider is a 40 year old Reserves Tank Officer, wounded by shrapnel to his chest, and was transported by helicopter to Saroka Hospital in Beer Sheva.
12:12 PM IDF Spokesman allows us to publicize: The person wounded this morning in the Eshkol region is an IDF soldier, listed by the IDF as being in "moderate" condition.
12:08 PM Air Raid Sirens in Sederot and Shaar HaNegev Region
11:56 AM Air Raid Sirens in Kiryat Melachi....
11:48 AM Israeli Government Ministers taking turns with soundbites: Yaalon; Quiet will be met with quiet. Shteinitz; We have exacted a stiff price from Hamas and they will think twice before shooting at us again.
Sounds like the cease fire is almost here...(till the next rocket fired at Israel.)
11:42 AM From the JPost: The Iron Dome system intercepted a total of 18 rockets fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip Tuesday morning, police said.
11:40 AM IDF Radio reporting the US Embassy attack was "criminal" not "nationalistic"
11:27 AM Reports that the attacker of the US Embassy may be an Israeli. Insane.
11:23 AM US Embassy Attack Update: After the Arab attacker lunged at an embassy guard with an axe, the attacker was shot in the leg by security guards. Why they didn't kill him is a mystery.
11:20 AM Reports that the person injured in rocket attack in Eshkol region this morning -- is in serious condition. 11:19 AM Update on attack near US Embassy in Tel Aviv: Arab attacked guard at US Embassy with an axe. The guard was lightly wounded in the leg. The attacker was arrested...Details later when they are available.
11:15 AM INCORRECT reports in news media of a shooting attack near the US Embassy in Tel-Aviv. There was NO shooting attack.
11:13 AM Air Raid Sirens in Eshol Region
10:41 AM IDF firing at terror cells in Nusayrat, Eastern Gaza strip.
10:33 AM Minister of Homeland Defense, MK Avi Dichter says the chances of a cease fire vs. escalation/ground incursions are equal.
10:32 AM Ashkelon and Ashdod - Air Raid Sirens...
10:28 AM Reports that 2 rockets landed in Beer Sheva in the previous attack. MDA forces responding. No known injuries as of this time.
10:22 AM Reports of a rocket landing in Beer Sheva....IDF and MDA forces responding.
10:20 AM Channel 2 TV reports that the IDF successfully executed a targeted killing in Gaza. No reports yet as to the identity of the terrorist.
10:18 AM 5 Explosions heard in Beer Sheva region; 2 rockets intercepted by Iron Dome
10:15 AM Air Raid Sirens in Ofakimand BeerSheva
10:08 AM IDF Radio changes the wounded person's status to moderate.
10:06 AM An Israeli has been seriously hurt from a rocket shrapnel in the Eshkol region, and is being evacuated by helicopter to hospital. (Channel 2) 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM Dozens and dozens of rockets are fired at Southern Israel. Many of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
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9:12 PM IDF soldier kills Arab in Southern Mt. Hebron area.
An Arab near Halhul attacked a soldier,in a kidnapping attempt. The soldier shot the terrorist. Simultaneous to the attack, Palestinian websites reported that an IDF soldier was kidnapped. It appears the site jumped the gun. All traffic in the are was stopped as soldiers searched to make sure no soldier was missing.
7:50 PM Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Liberman and Defense Minister Barak discussing terms of the cease-fire with Hamas at 9 PM tonight.
The main points are:
1) a 15 year Hudna
2) Hamas will not smuggle or import any weapons
3) Hamas will not attack Israel, or Israeli soldiers along the border
4) Israel reserves the right to attack Gaza if there is an imminent threat
5) President Morsi will be personally responsible, and sign as 3rd party guarantor.
6:57 PM Prime Minister Netanyahu today to Hasbara activists: We are in 4 different fronts, Homefront, Military, Diplomatic and Hasbara. Your work in disputing the lie industry is a significant addition to the State of Israel. There will be many great efforts needed in the coming days.
6:45 PM Reports of another successful targeted
killing -- 2-3 senior terrorists killed in Al-Buriej, Gaza, from the
Popular Resistance terror group.
6:27 PM Air Raid sirens in Ashkelon
6:01 PM Arab rioters in Hevron throwing rocks
at Beit Hadassah. Earlier today, IDF troops shot dead an Arab rioter
who threw a firebomb at IDF troops.
5:55 PM Islamic Jihad Spox: Our retaliation
against Israel [for killing 4 of our senior commanders] will be
difficult, swift and painful. Ouch.
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6:05 PM Reports of light weapon fire over Israeli forces from Syria. 6:00 PM Sirens going off in Ashkelon, Iron Dome knock down rockets over the city. 5:40 PM Lebanese forces defuse 2 GRAD missiles aimed at Israel from its territory. 5:37 PM IDF Spokesman releasing names of Islamic Jihad terrorist leaders targeted in strike on communications building in Gaza. Keep in mind that the building is the HQ of the foreign press in Gaza. 1. Baha Abu al-Ata, commndr. of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Gaza City Brigade, involved in planning attacks against Israel, arms manufacturing, long-range rockets 2. Tissir Mahmoud Mahmed Jabari, senior PIJ operative, responsible for training within org & approving terrorist attacks against Israel 3. Halil Batini, PIJ senior operative, a key figure in org's long-range rocket launching operations, responsible for internal security 4. Ramaz Harab, responsible for propaganda in PIJ Gaza City Brigade, aide to Tissir Jabari, former head of Sheikh Rajuan Division 4:46 PM Air raid siren sounding in Netivot. 4:42 PM Reports of SA-7 Grail Surface-to-Air missile at unmanned drone east of Gaza. 4:40PM 7 rockets fall in Eshkol region. No injuries. 4:30 PM More air raid sirens in Sha'ar HaNegev. IDF destroys Hamas communications building in Gaza UPDATE: Palestinian sources reporting that Ramaz Harab, one of the commanders of Islamic Jihad's military wing killed in attack. Well done! 4:04 PM Egyptian sources: Armed group blowing up IEDs on Sinai border. 3:18 PM Eshkol - Rocket volley 2:48 PM Palestinian violence near Rachel's Tomb (Kever Rachel). Palestinians fighting with police. Bonus Video: After foreign activists and protesters block the main road, one driver decides not to let their "non-violent" violence get in his or her way. 2:03 PM Iron Dome intercepts rockets at Be'er Sheva 1:56 PM Beer Sheva, Negev. DON'T GO OUTSIDE! Large barrage on its way! 12:50 PM Sderot, Sha'ar HaNegev 11:51 AM Sderot, Shaar Hanegev 11:29 AM Be'er Sheva
11:16 AM Bnei Shimon
11:13 AM Gan Yavne, Gederot, Ashkelon Beach, Kiryat Melachi
11:02 AM Eshkol
10:49 AM Biurim and Patish
10:48 AM Ofakim
10:43 AMGrad hits Ashkelom School. School was empty, thank God.
10:34 AM Be'er Tuvia
10:33 AM IDFSPOX:
A 40% decline in rocket launches from Gaza into Israel.
Israel destroyed 40 tunnels between Rafiach and Sinai.
In the past 12 hours, IDF has hit 6 rocket teams.
Israel will continue to issue warnings by breaking into the Gazan radio channels warning them away from areas to be attacked and away from Hamas and Islamic Jihad soldiers so they won't be injured.
10:17 AM 60,000 reserve orders sent out so far.
10:09 AM Siren: Kissufim
10:07 AM Siren: Eshkol
9:58 AM Sha'ar HaNegev
9:29 AM Eshkol
7:21 AM Overnight actions:
IDF attacked 80 terror sites, 1,350 since the beginning of the operation.
Underground rocket launching sites that shot at Kiryat Melachi were destroyed.
Building belonging to senior terror officials were targeted that were used as command centers, or as weapon storage facilities.
A number of rocket crews were killed.
6:56 AM No school today within a 40 KM radius from Gaza.
Loud explosions were heard in Ashdod at 6:43 AM, but not clear from what. 6:54 AM Good morning Israel. Muqata reporting will begin soon.
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12:25 AM Goodnight world....off to bed. JoeSettler might updates this a bit later tonight, otherwise I'll be back in the morning.
A Quiet Night to Israel's South!
--jameel
11:44 PM Tweeted by an Israeli in the South....
I think Hamas just dropped leaflets in my neighborhood warning me of incoming rockets.
Oh wait, no they didn't.
11:40 PM USA Embassy in Tel Aviv suspending consular services tomorrow, Monday Nov 19:
The U.S. Embassy will be operating at reduced staffing levels on Monday, November 19, and routine consular services are being suspended for that same day. Embassy families have been instructed to keep their children home from schools in areas south of Herzeliya. Embassy personnel from Beer Sheva have temporarily been relocated to Herzeliya. Non-essential official travel by Embassy staff to the south of Israel remains prohibited.
U.S. citizens are encouraged to exercise caution and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety and security in light of the escalating level of violence in Gaza and Israel. U.S. citizens should pay close attention to their surroundings and news reports, and follow the civil defense guidance provided by the Home Front Command. The Government of Israel’s Home Front Command website provides information on how to choose a secure space or room in a home or apartment. Visitors may also seek information on shelters from hotel staff or building managers. Please click here for further emergency preparedness guidance provided by the Home Front Command. read more here
11:25 PM Air Raid Sirens in Eshkol region
11:13 PM Despite the direct hits from the previous rocket barrage attack, no reported injuries!
11:10 PM Unsuccessful Iron Dome attempted intercept near Ashdod :(
11:05 PM Air Raid sirens in Ashdod, Kiryat Melachi, and Gan Yavneh
11:04 PM At least 2 Grad rockets intercepted by Iron Dome....searches still ongoing.
11:02 PM Waiting for results of the rocket barrage from a few minutes ago....till then, a personal message, subtitled into English, the IDF Soldiers operating the Iron Dome system.
10:56 PM Air Raid Sirens Continues in Ashdod, Gan Yavneh, Kiryat Melachi, Beer Tuvia Region, Gederot, Chevel Yavneh, and Yoav region...
9:03 PM In response to increasing tensions in the Middle East, New York police increase security on Synagogues in the city. 8:50 PM El-Al giving major discounts to Israelis overseas who receive emergency call up orders.
7:25 PM Iron Dome systems knock down missiles over Gush Dan/Tel Aviv area. Sirens send residents running to shelters.
6:12 PM Ben Gurion university in Be'er Sheva will remain closed tomorrow.
6:10 PM IDF has hit 50 terror infrastructure spots in the Gaza strip today.
5:59 PM Message from Homefront Command:
Important Message for Residents of the South in Apartment Buildings: Leave the front door of your buildings OPEN so that during an Air-Raid siren, other people can access your building's bomb shelter (or stairwell).
Additionally, when driving and you hear an Air Raid siren via the radio, pull over, stop, get out of the car, lie down with your hands shielding your head.
These instructions SAVE LIVES.
5:45 PM Air Raid sirens in Ashkelon
5:35PM Unexploded GRAD rocket removed safely from roof of house in Ashdod.
5:30 PM Parks department opens all national parks to residents of the south for free.
5:29 PM IDF Artillery begins to shell strategic sites in Gaza.
5:28 PM 5 rockets land in town in Sha'ar HaNegev, no report of injuries.
5:20 PM Sirens going off in S'dot Negev and Sha'ar HaNegev. 10 rockets fall in Eshkol region. No injuries.
5:13 PM Pictures from the day in Israel
IAF Forces knock out antennae in Gaza.
Air strikes on strategic targets in Gaza
Soldiers called up and moved to southern region stand in prayer as the day breaks.
Damage to house in southern town of Netivot
Iron Dome system knocks out two rockets fired at Israel.
5:00 PM Air raid siren in S'dot Negev.
4:56 PM 4 rockets land in Eshkol region, no reports of injuries.
4:46 PM Once more, Israeli press talking about representatives going to Cairo to discuss a cease fire. UPDATE: Both Defense Min Barak and Foreign Min Leiberman say there will be no talking while rockets falling.
4:44 PM Rockets fired at S'derot and Sha'ar HaNegev. 4:29 PM Preliminary reports: 4 wounded, one seriously, one moderately in the Ofakim region. UPDATE: 2 seriously wounded. Rocket hit next to car.
UPDATE: 5 wounded, 2 adults and 2 year old daughter were in a car and two passersby.
4:18 PM Sirens going off in S'dot Negev and Sha'ar HaNegev. 7 rockets fired. Most fall in open areas.
4:05 PM Channel 2 TV reports that a car near Ofakim was hit by a rocket, and there are 4 wounded; 2 moderately, 2 lightly.
4:04 PM US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Schapiro met with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and reviewed the new Iron Dome (5th installation) protecting Greater Tel-Aviv and promised another 300 Million Dollars -- for their to be a total of 13 Iron Dome installations. (source)
3:56 PM Reports of rocket strike in Negev area. MDA forces responding.
3:53 PM When Seconds Matter: As correctly noted by a commenter below, there is a minor delay (usually 5-10 seconds) between the real time radio broadcast of IDF radio, and the internet version of the radio broadcast (due to the streaming technology). Therefore, if you are in Southern Israel and relying on IDF Radio for warnings of rocket strikes, you gain an extra 5-10 seconds by listening to the radio via 91.8 FM instead of via the internet. --Jameel.
3:52 PM Ofakim area - Air Raid Sirens
3:48 PM Yichyeh Abiya, Gazan Islamic Jihad Commander...has left the planet. Another successful IDF surgical strike.
3:13 PM Air Raid sirens in Eshkol region
3:10 PM In a lightening fast operation, the IDF Homefront command fixed a number of sirens in Central Israel that were not working well over the past few days.
3:04 PM Air Raid Sirens in Eshkol region
3:04 PM Fresh from the IDF Spokesman New Media Unit...
2:46 PM Video of Iron Dome taking out GRAD rockets less than an hour ago.
2:45 PM Two GRAD rockets taken out by Iron Dome (fired at Ashdod area)
2:36 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashdod area.
2:33 PM Reports of multiple IDF targeted killings of Hamas and Jihad terrorists. IDF: Keep up the good work!
2:21 PM Direct hit on a house in Ashkelon....no injuries.
2:15 PM Reports that the last barrage of rockets towards Ashdod and area was over 15 rockets in one shot.
2:10 PM Air Raid Sirens as another rocket barrage is headed for Ashkelon.
2:05 PM Another rocket hits Ashdod. Forces responding to 2 locations.
2:02 PM Iron Dome working overtime to take out Grad rocket strike on Ashdod and area....
2:01 PM Another Air Raid Siren in Ashdod....GRAD rocket lands in Ashdod...forces responding.
1:57 PM Rocket barrage at Ashdod and Gan Yavneh.
1:44 PM Notice to Ashdod residents. IDF sappers are going to explode a fallen rocket soon. If you hear a boom, its a controlled explosion.
1:40 PM 3 rockets land in Beer Sheva. No Injuries.
1:26 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva area.
1:23 PM IDF dropping leaflets into Gaza: Important Message to Gaza Strip residents: Hamas is playing with fire and endangering your lives for naught. The IDF is proceeding to the next phase. For your own safety, we ask you to adhere to our instructions and distance yourselves from Hamas operatives and infrastructure. Sincerely, THE IDF.
זהו לשון הכרוז: "הודעה חשובה לתושבי הרצועה: חמאס משחק באש ומסכן את חייכם לשווא", נפתחה ההודעה. "צבא ההגנה לישראל עובר לשלב הבא. למען ביטחונכם אתם נקראים לציית להנחיות ולהימנע מלהתקרב לתשתיות ולפעילים של חמאס. על החתום, צה"ל". 1:21 PM Israeli Government meeting to decide on IDF ground incursion (Udi Segal, Channel 1 TV)
1:14 PM Reports of a direct in Sederot. Unconfirmed, as MDA and Homefront command responds.
1:05 PM Another barrage of missiles over the southern region, over the past 15 minutes.
12:26 PM IDFSPOX: Rocket fell in Ashkelon near a nursery school.
12:15 PM Siren in Ashdod.
12:08 PM Syria claims IDF killed 3 Syrian soldiers, after IDF shot back at Syrian army position that shot at them on Saturday night.
11:59 PM Ashkelon Beach
11:47 AM IDF takes out launch team that shot at Tel Aviv
11:34 AM Serious injury in Shaar Hanegev from Rocket
11:20 AM Sirens going off in S'derot
11:15 AM Two more rockets shot down over Ashdod.
11:13 AM Rocket fell a short time ago in Ashkelon causing minor damage to a building. More sirens sounding there now.
11:04 AM Sirens in Gan Yavne and Gadera. Also Nitzanim, Beni Aiyish, Chatzor, Ashdod, Iron Dome knocking down rockets.
11:01 AM Two wounded lightly after hit building courtyard in Ashkelon. Car damaged by rocket parts crashing down in Holon.
10:48 AM Warning sirens in Holon, Ashdod. Rocket lands in Ashdod, security forces on their way. 10:39 AM Air raid sirens in Rishon L'Tzion, Givatayim, Gan Raveh.
10:35 AM Sirens and Iron Dome working over Tel Aviv (Gush Dan region). Two rockets shot down after Air Raid sirens sound. 10:29 AM Hamas: Using human shields is our policy. 10:26 AM Conflicting reports: High ranking Hamas member - Cease fire within a day or two. High ranking Israeli parliamentarian - We're not stopping anytime soon.
10:18 AM IDF has, in principle, authorized plans for entry of ground troops into Gaza.
10:17 AM 3 rockets knocked down over Ashdod.
10:15 AM Rocket lands in kibbutz in Eshkol region. No reports of injuries. Sirens going off in Be'er Tuvia
10:05 AM Sirens in Ashdod
10:00 AM Most rockets from Northern Gaza.
A number of countries have expressed interest in buying Iron Dome systems.
Islamic Jihad #2 says from first rocket to last bullet, everything we have is from Iran. (GLZ)
9:56 AM Mortar land inside community near Gaza. Shrapnel damage to building. No injuries.
9:55 AM Rocket fell in Be'er Tuvia region. Open area. No injuries.
9:51 AMALL the rockets landed in open areas from the massive barrage.
New Alert in Shaar haNegev
9:45 AM 2 rockets taken out by Iron Dome over Ashdod.
9:42 AMMASSIVE rocket barrage on its way to Southern Israel, all along Gaza region, over 40 areas listed. Iron Dome responding
9:32 AM Siren in Eshkol Region
9:25 AM Chief Rabbi Amar calls for public prayer session at the Kotel at 3:30PM on Sunday.
9:06 AM Rockets shot at Gaza. 3 Sirens in the past hour. One hit a car. Another hit a house. One lightly wounded. A few treated for shock.
8:16 AM 2 Air Raid Sirens over Ashkelon...along with what sounded like 2 Iron Dome explosions taking out the rockets.
8:13 AM Air Raid Siren in Beer Sheva
8:11 AM A few minutes ago, IDF warplanes hit the "Philadelphia Corridor" in South Gaza, destroying 6 underground smuggling tunnels. (From Egypt to Gaza)
8:10 AM There was an Air Raid siren in the South Ashkelon area at 7:45 AM.
8:08 AM Hizbolla Leader, Hassan Naasrallah: Egypt hasn't done enough to help Gaza.
8:05 AM Yawn and Good morning! It was a relatively quiet night...the IDF spent all night pounding away at terrorist targets.
Gazan Despair: Gazans are crying on the social networks -- "We are under attack by the Zionists...why isn't the Hamas retaliating and firing back?!"
1:21 AM For the past few hours, there have been maybe 3 Air Raid sirens going off in Israel due to rocket attacks. I'm off to bed now...see you all in the morning. A Good night, and a quiet night to the residents of Southern and Central Israel (here in the Shomron, it's VERY quiet).
Regards from Israel,
Jameel
1:08 AM Video of "A Night in Beer Sheva"
1:02 AM IDF Radio reports that for the past hour, the IDF has been pounding away at terror targets in Gaza. The past few hours have been quieter than usual...and only a few rockets fired at Israel.
12:52 AM This evening, IDF Homefront command installed additional sirens in Herziliya due to the escalation down south.
12:48 AM IDF Spox video on Hamas lies...
12:39 AM Shooting attack at IDF forces from Syria in the Golan Heights near Tel-Chazeka. No injuries to IDF forces, which returned fire.
12:30 AM Photos of terrorist targets hit by IDF in Gaza
12:10 AM From a friend on facebook: Surreal story from Eli Birnbaum in Tekoa:
Erev Shabbat in Tekoa (like most places) is a contradiction of tension and relief. This time the arrival of Shabbat was accompanied by warning sirens for a missile attack. Surprise and unbelief “Missiles here in the Judean desert?” Before we can really grasp what was happening, there came the resounding boom of an explosion echoing in the hills reflecting the shock in our faces. The security van careens through the streets calling people to find shelter. Within minutes another siren warning. This time prayers are halted . “Quickly under the shul,” someone commands. Within the confusion we grab our children and grandchildren in our arms and climb down to the open area under the synagogue which affords more protection. We all move quickly in the darkening evening finding space on the floor . I hold one of my grandchildren talking to him softly . He thinks it is a great game. We begin to sing and wait for the next boom.
It was at that moment that my son Pinny’s cell phone rings. As a member of a search and rescue team it is not uncommon for him to get calls even on Shabbat. But this call was different “Shabbat Shalom” . It is a familiar voice with a very distinct accent. “ Pinny, its Muhammad, what do I do? What’s happening? I heard your sirens”. There is real panic in his voice.
At first this may not appear to be an abnormal situation, but Muhammad is an acquaintance/friend who happens to live in the Arab village of Tuqua which the army will only enter in large numbers. Pinny quietly explains that we were being rocketed from Gaza and the best thing he could do is to remain in doors and stay away from windows. Muhammad thanks Pinny profusely apologizes for calling on Shabbat “ Shabbat Shalom Pinny – B’Emet todah!”. So this Friday night , a “Palestinian Arab” called a “Jewish Settler” for help regarding a rocket attack from Gaza – Surreal!
12:01 AM Today in Beer Sheva, a 73 year old man collapsed while running for shelter during an Air Raid Siren, due to a barrage of rockets fired at the city. Magen David Adom medics attempted to resuscitate the man, but he was declared dead. (source)
Day3 of the Gaza War 16-Nov-2012
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4:00 PM Going offline for Shabbat. Wishing our readership and all the residents of Israel a very peaceful and quiet Shabbat. Will return when Shabbat ends, Saturday night around 6 PM.
For our Israeli Soldiers: May God bless and protect you, as you fight to secure our country from the terror of Gaza.
I'm personally very happy to be able to host 4 people this Shabbat from a community in Southern Israel.
Shabbat Shalom - Regards from Israel. Jameel
4:00 PM Uninterrupted rocket fire over the past hour; 7 rockets at Ashdod, all taken out by the Iron Dome. 3:53 PM Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak and Foreign Minister Leiberman meeting now along with the heads of Israelis Army and Security forces. (Channel 2)
3:46 PM Sirens sounding in Ashdod.
3:39 PM As of 3:30 PM today, the IDF Iron Dome system has knocked out 184 Gazan rockets, with a 87% successful it rate!
3:37 PM Ehud Yaari from Channel 2 TV: Traffic jam of IAF Fighter jets awaiting to bomb terror targets in Gaza.
3:23 PM Reports from Gaza that IDF is firing on a motorcylce
3:17 PM England says Israel will "lose support" if a ground incursion into Gaza takes place. Thanks, send our regards to Her Majesty.
3:09 PM Israeli Member of Knesset Zahava Galon (Meretz) says Israel must immediately start negotiating with Hamas.
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3:04 PM The house damaged in Beer Tuvia was hit by a fragment of a Iron Dome rocket, which blew into the home's living room of the house through the ceiling. No family members were home at the time and no one was injured. There is damage to the home.
3:03 PM IDF Radio: Weekend weather is going to be hotter and dryer than usual for this season.
2:59 PM Air Raid Sirens in communities south of Ashdod.
2:59 PM IDF has hit over 30 targets in Gaza in the past hour.
2:54 PM Cleared for publication by IDF censor: 3 Wounded before in Eshkol rocket attack are IDF soldiers. 1 wounded moderately, 2 lightly wounded.
2:46 PM IDF reports that 510 rockets fired at Israel since the beginning of the operation; only 26 of them have hit Israeli communities.
2:46 PM Reports of a direct strike on a home in the Beer Tuvia region; no injuries.
2:43 PM Israeli police dealing with Arab rioters in Jerusalem's Abu-Dis and Ras Al-Amud nieghboohd. No injuires reported.
2:38 PM Israeli President Shimon Peres: "No one doubts the justification of this operation, We cannot abandon women and children to the insanity of Hamas".
2:33 PM Arabs throwing rocks in Ras Al Amud neighborhood of Jerusalem in response to IDF Airstirkes on Gaza.
2:28 PM Chief Commander of Hamas Military: I Promise there will be a severe retaliation which will not be forgotten. Oh no. we're shaking.
2:27 PM Air Raid Sirens in Ashkelon and central/south areas adjacent to Gaza strip
2:26 PM IDF returning heavy fire against all areas that launched rockets in the past few minutes.
2:25 PM Air Raid Sirens in Shaar HaNegev Regional Council...
2:19 PM Air Raid Sirens in Yoav Region, Gan Yavneh Area...
2:17 PM Air Raid Sirens on Ashdod, Gan Yanveh, South Ashkelon area
2:16 PM Rocket Strike hits house in Beer Tuvia region (YNET)
2:11 PM Palestinians sources claim a UN worker was killed by IDF airstike. Unconfirmed.
2:04 PM Apparently the Fajr5 rocket launching at Greater Tel Aviv took place from within a heavily populated area in Gaza. Nothing like using civilians as cover...
2:02 PMIDF Radio announces that additonal silent frequencies will operate from 3 PM today till Staurday night on 93FM and 92.8FM, and only emergency announcements will be made. 2:02 PMSKYNEWS (UK) reports that the rocket landed in Tel-Aviv suburb...
2:01 PM Massive rocket barrage on South Israel....air raid sirens throughout the South
1:58 PM Israeli Police announces no rockets landed in Eilat, and it was simply a training exercise...
1:57 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva region
1:56 PM Air Raid sirens in Ashkelon.
1:55 PM In response to the rocket attack on Tel Aviv, all public bomb shelters are being unlocked and made available to the public.
1:53 PM 2 Roclets land in Eilat - forces responding.
1:51 PM Hamas takes responsibility for Rocket attack on Tel Aviv.
1:41 PM Rocket appears to have landed in open area near Tel Aviv. No injuries reported.
1:39 PMKnesset Security and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting with Defense Minister Barak in Tel Aviv's Defense Ministry moved to bomb shelter during Air Raid Siren.
1:35 PM Air Raid Sirens in communities south of Ashkelon
1:33 PM Explosion heard in Tel Aviv - details to follow 1:31 PM Air Raid Sires in Tel Aviv
12:59 PM Running to mincha...be back in 15 minutes.
12:57 PM Air Raid Sirens in Beer Sheva, Ramat Negev, and many other places!
12:56 PM Important Information for Residents of Israel: This coming Shabbat, Radio Darom will be in "silent mode" and only broadcast emerrgency messages of Air Raids for targetted areas -- 101.5 FM. This way you can keep your radio on, and it will be quiet except when messages are broadcast which are important to go to your bomb shelter. The station will go quiet from 4 PM today to 6 PM on Saturday evening.
12:51 PM Air Raid Siren in Area adjacent to Central Gaza.
12:49 PM Air Raid Siren in Bnei Shimon Region
12:42 PM Almost done with a Muqata Facebook page...will publicize it shortly when it's ready.
12:40 PM My son just came in and handed me the mail...IDF Reserve Notice for me. Whew. Not for now...in a few weeks.
12:17 PM Air Raid in area adjacent to Central Gaza Strip.
12:14 PM Air Raid in area adjacent to Central Gaza Strip.
12:07 PM Rockets launched at Sederot 7 minutes ago were taken out by Iron Dome.
12:06 PM Air Raid in area adjacent to Central Gaza Strip.
11:55 AM Air Raid in area adjacent to Central Gaza Strip.
11:35 AM IDF Paratrooper Brigade Coammander, Colonel Amir Baram says to his soldiers in pre-incursion briefing minutes ago: "We are already 48 hours into this operation which we knew would finally happen. We discussed it in exercises and in our training. There is no doubt we must act, and that is why we are here and what we have prepared for, what we trained for..."
11:28 AM Air Raid Sirens in area adjacent to South Gaza Strip area, and now center area as well.
11:24 AM IDF combat troop commanders being briefing officers on operational details of [future/upcoming?] ground incursion into Gaza.
11:11 AM Reports of explosion near Ofakim of Iron Dome taking out Gazan rocket.
11:10 AM Reports of Air Raid Sirens in Ofakim.
11:09 AM Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil's visit to Gaza is ending...and he is returning to Egypt. IDF: Show Gaza some love!
11:04 AM Seems like Israel is sticking to its cease fire due to Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil's visit. Hamas on the other hand has fired dozens of rockets at Israel.
10:52 AM Air Raid Siren in community south of Ashkelon
10:51 AM The civilian jeep hit by a Hamas anti-tank rocket in Eshkol, near Beeri, was full of reporters and cameramen.
10:48 AM Video from 2 nights ago, of Iron Dome taking out 14 out of 15 Gazan rockets over Beer Sheva.
10:47 AM Hamas takes responsibility for hitting civilian jeep in Eshkol region -- they used an anti-tank rocket. As reported, no injuries. 10:45 AM A person was serious wounded this morning in Beer Sheva when he was running to shelter due to the Air Raid siren, and he was hit by a car.
10:43 AM Rocket from Gaza hits civilian jeep in Eshkol region. Car went up in flames, yet driver and passengers escaped unharmed. Currently waiting for rescue...
10:42 AM 4 rockets shot down by Iron Dome over Ashdod.
10:38 AM Reports that IDF attacks terrorists in Jabaliya/Northern Gaza -- one dead and 3 injured.
10:34 AM Rocket fired at Ashkelon hit the yard of a Public Building, no injuries.
10:33 AM Air Raid Sirens in communities south of Ashkelon
10:32 AM IDF Radio reports Air Raid Sirens in Beit-El. Then they corrected themselves to a different city, and in Israel's South...
10:31 AM Air Raid Sirens in Ashdod, Gederot area and Sederot.
10:27 AM Air Raid Sirens in communities south of Ashkelon.
10:11 AMNRG/Maariv reports that on Motzei Shabbat/Saturday Night, a fifth Iron Dome installation will go on-line for active defensives.
10:09 AM Analysis of Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil's visit to Gaza and the temporary cease fire at the JewishPress.com - click here.
10:08 AM Air Raid Sirens in South Ashkelon area.
10:04 AM Air Raid Sirnes in communities of the Northern Gaza strip area
10:04 AM The Jerusalem light rail has resumed service after a terrorists planted fake bombs.
9:57 AM Air Raid sirens in Norhern Gaza Region and Ashkelon,
9:56 AM Hamas President Ismail hanieh walking around freely to meet Egyptian Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil
9:53 AM Air Raid Sirens in Ashkelon and Kiryat Melachi.-- heard on IDF Radio.
9:52 AM AIR RAID SIRENS -- during the "cease fire" -- Thanks Hamas! (And Egypt)
9:50 AM 5000 chickens murdered by rocekt attack this moring in Eshkol region.
9:49 AM Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil's visit to Gaza is scheduled for about 3 hours. During this time, there is supposed to be a temporary cease fire.
9:42 AM YNET reports that the previous rockets before were shot towards Kiryat Gat.
9:41 AM Live: Egyptian Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil is in Gaza.
9:41 AM In the previous rocket launches to the Eshkol region, 12 rockets were launched at the region.
9:39 AM Iron Dome malfunction results in rocket falling in Ashdod at 6:50 AM this morning. (Ashdod.net)
9:38 AM Running on Twitter now: Hamas will take advantage of Egyptian Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil's visit to Gaza, to fire rockets at Israel, and Israel won't retaliate.
9:35 AM One rocket shot down by Iron Dome, one rocket landed in an open area.
9:33 AM Sirens going off in a region to the East of Ashkelon and North of Beer Sheva.
9:30 AM Of the 30,000 IDF soldiers authorized by the government to be called up, the IDF has started calling up 16,000 including those from Combat and Engineering troops.
9:28 AM No injuries reported from the strike in the Eshkol region. Landed in the yard of a house.
9:19 AM Explosions heard in the greater Ashdod region
9:16 AM Sirens going off in Ashdod
9:16 AM Sirens going off in numerous regions, North of Ashkelon.
9:14 AM Channel 10 TV reporting of a direct hit of a rocket in the Eshkol Region.
9:12 AM Air Raid Sirens in Asheklon and Eshkol Regions.
9:02 AM Reports that Israel has agreed to a temporary cease fire while Egyptian Prime Minister, Hisham Qandil visits Gaza this morning. (Channel 10 TV)
8:59 AM Air Raid Sirens in the Eshkol Region
8:54 AM Pipe Bomb found on Jerusalem's light rail. Sappers dealing with it (Channel 10 TV)
7:35 AM NYC closed the area around the Israeli Consulate in light of the protests and for security reasons. Security has also been increased around other Israeli sites in the city.
The Federation announced they are donating 5 million dollars to Israelis in the South.
A Suspicious Object was found near the Jerusalem light rail at the Herzl train stop.
IDF was busy pounding terror targets overnight.
6:55 AM Missile hits house in Ashdod. No injuries.
2:00 AM Reports are coming in of a number of massive IDF attacks across Gaza.
Among the major attacks is that the IDF has destroyed over 70 medium range missile launchers in the past hour.
Another is a strike on a major Hamas security building in the Sheikh Reduan neighborhood of Gaza City, as well as the destruction of at least 2 large weapons storage facilities.
These are in addition to other attacks throughout Gaza.
12:54 AM IAF Helicopters shooting at a Palestinian rocket launching terror cell in Beit Hanun (ostensibly, the same cell that launched rockets towards the Ashkelon region a few minutes ago)
12:53 AM As noted by a commenter below, many Palestinian Web Sites are claiming the IDF ground offensive has started, yet Hamas is chiding them for spreading lies and propaganda. I am not aware that the ground offensive has commenced....(but it shouldn't be long before it does)
12:48 AM Air Raid Siren in Ashkelon Region.
12:44 AM Amazing photo roundup of IDF Operation in Gaza....(source)
12:15 AM OK people, I'm going to call it a night. Will be back blogging again in the morning. If there's a ground incursion starting then I will post that -- even in the middle of the night.
Wishing all our readers and visitors to the Muqata blog, a very good evening, and wishing a quiet and safe night to our brothers and sisters in Southern Israel. May God bless and protect the bravce soldiers of the IDF, who are fighting for the safety and security of our country.
Good night,
Jameel @ The Muqata
12:06 AM Air Raid Sirens in the general vicinity of the Beer Sheva metropolitan area.
Important Clarification: The IDF Spokesman Office has been sending out the message that it is "dangerous" to report siren announcements and rocket hit locations. IDF Public Radio (Galei Tzahal, GalGalatz) announces precise locations of all sirens 24 hours a day and the MSM reports rocket hits. It is unfathomable that social media and blogs need to be held to a higher standard for reporting than the MSM and Public Radio Stations, and the Muqata Blog will continue reporting rocket sirens in general areas and where rockets hit -- in general terms. When MSM sites report exact locations, so will the Muqata Blog.
