Special to WorldTribune.com Hamas “chief-of-staff” Mohammad Deif, thought killed during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge last August, survived the strike, but the military commander charged with informing on Deif was executed by the terror group. Israel’s Channel 2 News Online reported on July 20 that Muhammad Shtiawi was executed by Hamas for providing Israel with the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — The Israeli military has provided details of operations to foil Palestinian rocket attacks from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. A senior army commander said the military significantly enhanced its ability to track and foil Palestinian rocket squads. The commander, who was not allowed to be named, said the methods, based […]
Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has launched preparations for an official inquiry into the war with Hamas. Officials said preparations were conducted for several investigations into the undecided five week-long war with Hamas and its Palestinian allies in the Gaza Strip. The officials cited plans by parliament as well as the official watchdog agency, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has cited major achievements in the war in the Gaza Strip but has not declared victory. The military said it destroyed about one-third of the Palestinian missile and rocket arsenal in the Gaza Strip. The military also said it “neutralized” 32 tunnels and targeted between 750 and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — The Israeli military has announced ground operations in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. The military said it sent a range of ground forces into the Gaza Strip on late July 17. The operation was ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who resisted calls for an invasion for nearly two weeks. […]