Security Cabinet Approves Deeper Incursion into Gaza
The Security Cabinet approved a deeper military incursion into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday...
The IDF has been given the green light to enter residential areas, but will not reoccupy the Gaza Strip, an official at the meeting said. A buffer zone will be created in the northern part of the Strip. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because no official statement has been released from the meeting yet.
Would-be Bomber Caught in West Bank
IDF troops on Wednesday caught a Palestinian in the West Bank with an explosives belt strapped around his waist and ready for use.
The would-be suicide bomber entered the industrial zone in the West Bank town of Barkan, near Ariel.
The army received intelligence information from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on Monday about plans to dispatch a suicide bomber from the West Bank town into Israel. Precise intelligence led troops to the Palestinian who was found inside a taxi.
Sappers detonated the explosives in a controlled explosion and the suspect was detained by the Shin Bet for interrogation.
IAF Strikes School, Internal Ministry Building in Gaza
"... The IAF struck back at Palestinian terrorists late Tuesday night when it fired missiles at the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the southern Gaza Strip and a school in the northern part."
Murderers of Eliyahu Asheri Arrested: IDF Spokesperson Announcement
Dublin Airport Evacuated in Bomb Scare
Arab League Infusing Funds into PA
"Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) reported the Arab League and Saudi Arabia have transferred $100 million to him in an effort to assist in overcoming the economic crisis in the PA while bypassing the Hamas-led administration."
Truckers to Help in War on Terrorism
"Starting this month, Georgia truckers who want to get or renew their commercial driver's licenses must complete an hour of training in how to spot potential terrorist activity, as well as other potential security threats."
