Operation Pillar of Defense
This week in Jewish history: Kristallnacht and Israeli campaign in Gaza
An abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
How is Israel's war on Hamas different than others wars in Gaza?
Encrypted broadcast system links IDF brass to intel
On this day: Gilad Shalit Released from Hamas captives
The three commanders
One year after Operation Pillar of Defense, the girls who ran a communications headquarters at the time talk about their experiences.
Hamas’s real enemy
Hamas’s real enemy is the enemy within – the al-Qaida affiliated jihadist groups, such as the Majlis, who call themselves “Salafi jihadists.”
IAF strikes Gaza targets in response to rocket fire
Air force hits terror targets after 6 rockets fired into South; Ya'alon orders closing of Kerem Shalom and Erez border crossings.
Six rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel's South
Four rockets fired towards Bnei Shimon, Netivot; Iron Dome intercepts two rockets fired at Ashkelon regional council; Islamic Jihad is believed to be behind the attacks; No injuries or damage was reported.
Rule of Law: Transforming the Shin Bet
Will security agency be transformed – or are the changes only symbolic?
Netanyahu: Israel is most threatened state in world
PM says no protection can be a substitute for the striking power of the IDF, stamina and strength of Israeli public.
Amnesty: Both Israel, Hamas guilty of war crimes
Annual report on human rights slams both sides for failing to take accountability; Hamas dismisses report as "unfair."
DC Newseum reverses decision to honor Hamas cameramen
Ceremony was to have honored Al Aksa TV employees killed by IDF.
Newseum reconsiders honor for Hamas-linked cameramen
Ceremony was to have honored Al Aqsa TV employees killed by IDF.
Analysis: B'Tselem, IDF positions closer than ever
Legal seachange: B'Tselem's report on Operation Pillar of Defense has clearly taken into account past criticism of its and other human rights groups' reports, as well as the IDF's evolved position.