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300teensfromallaroundtheworldcametoIsraeltojointhe
IDFandmaketheirdreamareality-Aninterviewwithanew
immigrantfromHong -Gong,preparingherself forCallUp
tomilitary service withinthe GarinTzabar project.READ
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Operations Room
Pictures of the Month
One on One
Challenges of the Moment
IDF Events
After years of successes the artillery reveals the secret
Tamuz missile - Some of the secrecy around the Kela
David(Davids Slingshot) unit of the artillery is removed. Introducingthe Tamuz- precise, autonomous and particularly deadly.READ
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AfirstinsightintotheRimonPatrolTheSouthernFront
Commando force - As a conclusion of Cast Lead, the Givati
Brigade was assigned to resuscitate the Rimon Patrol trained
to combat terror in the vast terrain of Southern Command.READ
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An unprecedented coordinated terrorist attack took placeduring mid August on Israels frontier with Egypt, leaving8Israeliskilledandover20injured. Among the dead, Golanicombatant Staff Sergeant Moshe Naftali and Special PoliceForces combatant Moshe Pascal. The IDFs response washarsh, widespread yet surgical including the downing of a seniorperson in the World Islamic Jihad Movement, the destruction of
infrastructures as well as the destruction of Terror Tunnels.READMORE
Anextensivearsenaldiscoveredonthebodiesoftheterroristsincluded large quantities of ammunition, weapons and magazines
including plastic cuffs indicating the intention to kidnap hostages.READMORE
Over 150 projectiles were launched towerds Israel duringAugust, including a mix of Grad Rockets, Kassam missles andMortar Shells. Dozens of these were successfully intercepted byforces manning the Iron Dome batteries deployed around BeerSheba and Ashkelon. READMORE
General preparedness for September: Riot control fromNorthtoSouth - Both Northern and Southern Commands haveestablished sections to handle violent unrest as a conclusion the
drawn from Nakba and Naksa events. Special Forces have beentraining and drilling since the beginning of this summer. READMORE
AttacksRenewedinIsrael'sSouth-Theroundofescalation
between Israel and the terrorist organizations operating in
theGazaStripwhichbeganwiththeterroristattacknorthof
EilatonAugust 18wasrekindledafteratemporarylullinthefightingonAugust23.READMORE
TheMonthofRamadan: 110,000Palestinianentriesto Israel
onanaverageweekend. READMORE
OneyearsincethetragiccrashTheIAFoncemoretrainsin
Rumania-For the rst time since the Sikorsky crash during last
summer, the IAF has returned for drills over Rumania. Karnaf
(C130) squadrons have own there for particular, challenging and
perhaps even moving drills.READMORE
Thecooperationcontinues:USMarinestrainingwith the IDF
in the waragainst terror - US Marine troops have been doingjoint drills with the IDF, training in Built Up Warfare, using the most
advanced simulators at their disposal.READMORE
TheChineseChiefofStaffonaStateVisittotheIDF .READ
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FournewMajorGeneralsappointedbytheChiefofStaff READ
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Inresponsetoterrorattacksinsouth,IDFtargetssitesinGaza
In response the terrorist attacks that took place
in southern Israel on Thursday (August 18) and
later rocket fire at Israel, IAF aircraft targeted
seven sites in the Gaza Strip.
In northern Gaza, two terror activity sites
and a weapons storage facility were struck.
In southern Gaza, two smuggling tunnels, a
terrorist tunnel and a terror activity site were
struck.
IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yoav (Poly)
Mordechai said on Friday that IDF forces are
continuing to search the area of Thursday's
terrorist attacks for weaponry left behind by
terrorists.
"The IDF will continue to prevent terrorism and will respond decisively and with force in the Gaza
Strip," Brig. Gen. Mordechai said. "At the same time, we are setting up investigations to learn thelessons of Thursday's events."
More than 12 rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza overnight. Some were intercepted by the Iron
Dome anti-rocket system and some fell in open areas.
Brig. Gen. Mordechai noted, however, that it is too early to say that the situation in the region will
escalate.
"Throughout today (Friday), we will see how things develop," Brig. Gen. Mordechai said.
Brig. Gen. Mordechai called on residents of southern Israel to follow the instructions given by the
Homefront Command.
The IDF will not tolerate attacks on Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. The IDF will act decisively against
any element that uses terrorism against Israel. The IDF holds the Hamas terrorist organization for
all terrorist activity emanating from the Gaza Strip.
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Explosive belts, Kalashnikov ries found on bodies of deadterrorists
On Tuesday (August 23), the IDF displayed the
weaponry found on the bodies of the terrorists
who conducted the attacks near Eilat this month
in which eight Israelis were killed.
The weaponry included explosive vests and
other explosive devices, a commando knife,self-made fragmentation grenades, Kalashnikov
rifles, catridges and handcuffs (indicating that
the terrorists intended to try to abduct an IDF
soldier during the attacks).
"This large quantity of weaponry on the bodies
of the terrorists makes clear one thing: their goal
was to kill or kidnap Israeli citizens," said Lt. Col.
Avital Leibovich, head of the IDF's foreign press branch.
In reference to the many Kalashnikov bullets found on the terrorists, Lt. Col. Leibovich said thatthis was "a reminder of the Victoria ship, which several months ago attempted to smuggle 76,000
bullets such as these through the tunnels to Gaza."
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Despite return of calm to south, Iron Dome batteriesmaintainalertness
Five rockets landed in the Ashkelon region
on Monday night (August 22), despite the
ceasefire declared by Palestinian terrorist
groups in the Gaza Strip. But overall, a
relative calm has settled over southern Israel,
following a weekend of rocket attacks.
Despite the calm, the Iron Dome batteries in
the Be'er Sheva and Ashkelon regions are
not taking any chances and are maintaining
alertness.
"Our motivation is sky high," said the deputy
commander of the Be'er Sheva battery. "If
there is another event, we will do all we can to
fulfill our mission as best as possible, either
now or in the next round."While dozens of rockets were fired daily at
Israel over the weekend, the targets on the
Iron Dome screens have now dwindled.
"I certainly feel more relaxed, but we must
maintain constant readiness," the deputy
battery commander said. "We continue to
fully staff [the Iron Dome system] and we are
preparing for the arrival of a third battery.
Our alertness is like it was during the busyweekend and we will be ready if the situation
escalates again."
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IDFincreasesriot-controltraining
The IDF's Northern and Southern Commands
recently established departments to train forces
on how to contain mass riots.
The departments were developed to be
similar to the Central Command's existing riot
department. Forces began training under the
new departments this summer.
The training covers various topics, including:
riot dispersal means, use of nonlethal weapons
and behavior in front of both the media and the
Palestinian population.
The creation of these training departments stemmed from the lessons learned from the "Nakba"
and "Naksa" day events earlier this year with the goal of improving the IDF's effectiveness in
managing riots.
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HongKongteenjoinstheIDF
Approximately 300 teens from all around the
world arrived in Israel this month for the sole
purpose of enlisting to the IDF. In preparation
for their enlistment, the teens joined the Garin
Tzabar program.
In cooperation with the Israeli Scouts
(Tzofim) and the Education and Youth Corps,
Garin Tzabar accepts teens interested inimmigrating to Israel and serving in the IDF
from all around the world. With the Garin,
they learn about the army and Israel, tour the
country, and are prepared for their military
service. The program gives them a home and
supports the teens throughout their service.
Hadar Shabat (18) arrived in Israel two months ago from Hong- Kong and is anxious to embark on
her new life. "I'm extremely excited to finally become a soldier," she told IDF Website. "I always
knew I would immigrate to Israel."
Soon, she will be moving to her Kibbuz in northern Israel with her fellow Garin Tzabar members.
"Life in Hong-Kong is very different than in Israel," explained Shabat. "It's a very business-oriented,
fast-paced city, with lots of opportunities."
Hadar explained that the Israeli and Jewish community in Hong-Kong is on the rise. "When I was
born here it wasn't like this. There weren't many Jews, and even fewer Israelis, which is why I
studied at an international high school. Today, it's wonderful to see that my younger siblings go to
Jewish schools and are surrounded by kids just like them."
There are many cultural differences between Israel and Hong-Kong, and Hadar was the only Israeliof the 1,000 students at high school. "There were several other Jewish students," she said, "but
we were definitely a minority."
Studying at an international school with students from all around the world was an incredible
experience for Hadar and one of the reasons she did not move to Israel at a younger age. "There's
something very special about going to a school like mine, you meet people from all around the
world, with different cultures and opinions."
She spoke fluent Hebrew at home and used English at her international high school. "I don't actually
know Chinese," she confessed. "English is almost the first language in Hong-Kong, everybody
speaks it and you don't even need to know Chinese to get by."
Throughout the years, Hadar's love for Israel remained strong, and when an Israeli Tzofim branch
opened in Hong-Kong the decision was obvious. "I felt that this was my opportunity to make a
dream come true- move to Israel and join the IDF. My parents supported me completely and with
time my dream became a reality."
Although she moved to Israel on her own, Shabat will not be enlisting alone. "It's scary to live
without your family," she said, "but there are five friends from Hong-Kong in my Garin that I've
known for years. That's a great relief."
Hadar believes that joining the IDF should be a privilege, not a requirement. "It's an incredibleexperience and opportunity to grow and learn so many new things. More than anything, it's an
opportunity to give back to the country," she said.
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Introducingthesecret'Tamuz'missile
The Artillery Brigade reveals the most precise electro
optic missile, 'Tamuz' and the APC 'Hafiz' which carries
its launch tower and deadly missiles. The Tamuz
missile, developed by the Armament Development
Authority, was declared operational in the 1980's
though remained a mystery till this Monday (Aug. 1).
The missile has a powerful, hollow explosive capable
of hitting highly concealed targets and is directed byits operator till the very instant it hits. Thus acquiring
the ability to select a target, home in on it and achieve
an exact hit almost every single time, during both day
and night time.
With a range of 20km and speed of 220 meter per second, along with the absolute silence as it
travels through the air, the missile creates a powerful surprise factor. It can home in on moving
objects and is used against anti-tank targets as well as against terrorist groups and build ings used
for terrorist activities. The Tamuz missile was first used in the Second Lebanon War.
The uniqueness of the Tamuz missile is its ability toindependently track a target both stationary and in
motion. A special camera is installed on the Tamuz
tracking the target along with the missile. Most use
of the missile is done via simulations due to its high
cost.
The operators go through intensive training mostly
using simulators. "It's essential to learn how to
properly direct the launcher to the target," explains
Col. Sharon, Kelah David Division Support UnitCommander, "the missile has a unique flight pattern,
and once fired it cannot be undone."
"It's crucial to teach the operators how to choose the appropriate targets and not any random
target on the field," adds Col. Sharon, "if an actual tank in motion is recognized, we can home in
on it and hit. Almost every single missile fired hits its target. Once fired, the missile spends 30 - 40
seconds in the air."
"This is the most accurate ground system," adds Artillery Corps Commander Brig. Gen. David
Swisa, "it's exact and can even hit inside the window of a house. He can hit the desired target even
based on an inaccurate waypoint, and is extremely useful against launchers. This could be criticalon the battlefield."
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AglimpseatthenewcommandounitthatdefendssouthernIsrael
Around a year ago, the IDF's Southern Command
created a new commando reconnaissance
unit, called Rimon.
The vast southern region of Israel is prone
to terror activities, necessitating a commando
force trained to engage in combat against
terrorist cells operating in the area.Last Thursday (August 18), terroris t attacks in
the Eilat region took the lives of eight Israelis.
Still in its preliminary stages, the unit is
being trained to face any challenge posed by
enemies in the south, in both urban Gaza
settings and in the open desert. The unit's
primary mission is to thwart all terrorist
activities in the region.
"The soldiers in the unit are extremely diverse:
Ethiopians, Russians, Druze, Orthodox Jews,
lone soldiers, etc." Lt. Y told IDF Website.
"This diversity keeps them united."
"It's been years since the Rimon unit last
existed in the IDF," said Lt. Y. "It offers many
unique things, and there is truly a special
feeling."
Lt. Y said that the new unit is in the processof forming its identity.
"Anything you do both good or bad, defines
the unit," he said. "Every tradition we start will
last for generations."
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TheMeirAmitIntelligenceand
TerrorismInformationCenter
AttacksRenewedinIsrael'sSouth
The Situation on the GroundThe round of escalation between Israel and the terrorist
organizations operating in the Gaza Strip which began
with the terrorist attack north of Eilat on August 18 was
rekindled after a temporary lull in the fighting on August
23. Israeli aircraft attacked and killed a Palestinian
Islamic Jihad terrorist operative who promoted terrorist
activity in the Sinai Peninsula. In retaliation, the terrorist
organizations, led by the PIJ, attacked population centersin Israel's south with rockets and mortar shells. (From
the morning of August 24 approximately 20 rockets and
a number of mortar shells fell in Israeli territory.) The IDF responded by attacking terrorist targets in
the Gaza Strip.
Rocket Attack Targets Israel
Following the killing of Ismail al-Asmar, the terrorist organizations fired approximately 20 rockets at
populated areas in Israel, about half of them long-range rockets which reached cities and villages
40 kilometers (25 miles) away. Some fell in and around Ashqelon. Most of them fell on the night of
August 24. Two mortar shell hits were identified on the morning of August 24.
A number of terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip claimed responsibility for the rocket
fire, especially the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. According to the organization's website, the PIJ was
responsible for Grad rocket fire targeting Beersheba, Ashqelon, Ofakim and other western Negev
population centers on the night of August 24. According to the Egyptian media, one of the rockets
fired from the Gaza Strip fell in Nafura Square in Egyptian Rafah, wounding a woman.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Claims ResponsibilityClaiming responsibility for the Grad rocket red on at 23:15 hours Claiming responsibility for the Grad rockets red at Beer Sheba, Ofakim, Ashqelon
on August 24 (Jerusalem Brigades website, August 25.08.11). and the population centers near the Gaza Strip on the night of August 24
(Jerusalem Brigades website, August 25.08.11).
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JerusalemcrossingsopenforRamadan
Approximately 110,000 Palestinians entered
Jerusalem on Friday (August 12) via the
Qalandiya, Rachel, and Hazeitim crossings
for the Ramadan tradition of praying at the
Temple Mount.
Every year, the crossings into Jerusalem open
during the month of Ramadan to accommodate
this weekly tradition. The IDF Military Police's'Erez' Battalion is in charge of security,
enabling thousands of Palestinians to enter
every Friday morning, starting as early as 4
am.
"This month is a climax for our soldiers," explained Maj. Gili Becker Company Commander at the
Erez Battalion, stationed at the Qalandiya crossing. "We start preparing at 2 am, and by 4 we're
ready for the first big wave of worshipers. Every Friday is exhausting and complicated: we must
make sure the passage is quick and efficient without jeopardizing securi ty, while still maintaining
mutual respect," said Maj. Becker.
She added that "last Friday, 25,000 Palestinians passed through just my crossing, and the numbers
continue to grow every week."
Lt. Col. Yuval Shenkin, the Erez Battalion Commander, clarified that the weekly passage of such
large numbers is made possible only with the battalion's excellent preparation.
"This is an extremely complex process that requires special preparation," he explained. "Our
soldiers start operating very early in the morning, doing an outstanding job both in terms of security
and on a personal level." He also explained that in consideration of the fasting Palestinians, the
IDF soldiers do not eat or drink in front of them and are extremely careful in maintaining modestyand understanding.
"This situation isn't easy for either side, though we accommodate it as much as possible. We've
set up shade nets against the extreme heat," he added. "The population is also relatively old,
and we respect their difficulties."
During the second week of Ramadan last year, 73,000 people crossed into Jerusalem, in comparison
with this year's 110,000. According to Lt. Col. Shenkin the reason for this increase is the more
efficient methods and the preparation of the Erez Battalion.
"The goal is to achieve a high level and quick securi ty check. There is no doubt that this depends
on the determination of the soldiers and the seriousness with which they take their job," Lt. Col.
Shenkin concluded.
The majority of the population entering includes women over the age of 45 and men over 50.
Younger worshipers receive a special permit. Lt. Col. Shenkin explained that "every week more
people receive the appropriate permits thus further increasing the numbers."
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IAFreturnstoRomaniaforjointtrainingexercise
For the first time since an Israel Air Force
Sikorsky CH-53 crashed in Romania during
a training mission last year, the IAF recently
returned to Romania for joint exercises.
Six IAF airmen and a Romanian soldier were
killed in the July 2010 accident.
"In the past year, the friendship between ushas become a brotherhood," said Romanian
General Alexander Glushka, the head of the
Romanian Air Force's training squadron. "This
cooperation is very important to us."
Earlier this month, IAF C-130 Hercules "Karnaf" aircra ft departed Israel for two weeks of intensive
training in the skies over Romania and the Carpathian Mountains.
The IAF Karnaf crews had to cope with Romania's complex topography and volatile weather.
They practiced navigating through mountainous terrain and ravines.
"The Karnaf is unusual in this regard," said an IAF airman that participated in the exercise. "When
you talk about a transport plane, everyone thinks of an El Al Boeing that transports passengers.
Those flights are very comfortable and at high altitude, with newspapers and coffee. But the
Karnaf was built from the start to be a tactical transport aircraft - a plane that navigates and flies
through unfriendly territory carrying fighters."
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U.S.MarinestrainatIDFUrbanWarfareTrainingCenter
The narrow streets and tall cement
buildings of theworld-renowned IDF
Urban Warfare Training Center echoed
with shouts in flawless English asUS
Marines delve into another close-
quarters-battle drill.
As part of the ongoing cooperation
between the Israeli Defense Forcesand the US Armed Forces stationed
in Europe, a company of US Marines
came to Israel for a month of intensive
training at IDF facilities and alongside
IDF soldiers. Dividing their time between
the Adam Base in central Israel and the
Tze'elim Base in the south, the soldiers
trained in urban and cautious warfare,
reconnaissance, and at various shooting
ranges.
As they embark on a training exercise at the UWTC, Platoon Sgt. Robert Hattenbach explains,
"We've never been to a mock town like that of the IDF." He mentions the facility's size and unique
structure and continues "it's important for our soldiers to train in different sites, preparing them
for anything."The soldiers were thrilled to train at the city as well, raving about its realistic feel.
A smoke grenade hits the floor, rapidly secreting thick smoke of a vibrant color used for camouflage
against the lurking enemy. Yelling out commands, M4s ready, they sneak from building to build ing,
clearing out every room and securing their objective.
The success of the operation is determined by the Captain, and the "enemy" is a squad of theMarines platoon, hiding inside each multiple story building waiting for the other squads to find
them.
"By training here," Hospital Corpsman HM1 Raymond Price elaborates, "we can better combat
terrorism at any area and field." He continues, "coming to Israel has been an inspirational trip,
it's beautiful to see how Israel has managed to preserve so many years of history, culture and
tradition."
"This trip was a serious wake up call," says Sgt. Hattenbach. "The instructors at the Adam Base
took the time to explain to us what's been going on in Israel and we realized that Israeli people
are just like us. We now better understand what Israel really is and when we go back to the USwe can tell people that."
During earlier exercises that involved IDF forces, the US Marines were impressed by their work
"the tactics used by the snipers and Special Forces are much more efficient," explains Cpl.
Lombard, "they also focus more on the safety of each individual soldier rather than the mission."
The company is one of the only young Marines units; all at around 19 years old, they are close
in age to the Israeli soldiers and were able to from close bonds. Howeverunlike IDF soldiers, the
Marines volunteer to draft. "We have a responsibility for our country," they agree, "you can't just
sit at home hearing of everything going on in the world and remain idle."
This particular company, the Marine Corps Fast Team Security Forces, enlisted for five years,
three of which they spend deployed to Europe or Africa and after further infantry training are sent
to the battle fronts at either Iraq or Afghanistan.
Concluding their training in Israel, the company went for a well-deserved rest at the Dead Sea.
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ChinesechiefofstaffarrivesinIsraeltovisitIDF
The Chinese Chief of the General Staff
General Chen Bingde arrived in Israel
on Sunday (August 14).
Gen. Bingde is the guest of the IDF
Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant
General Benny Gantz, who will host a
festive dinner in honor of Gen. Bingde
on Sunday evening. The dinner will beattended by senior IDF officers.
During his visit, Gen. Bingde will meet
senior defense officials, attend strategic
and security briefings, visit the IDF
Urban Warfare Training Center, and
observe IDF ground forces training.
Gen. Bingde will also tour the Western
Wall and the Yad Vashem Holocaust
Memorial and Museum in Jerusalem.
The IDF places significant emphasis on the development and upkeep of international cooperation
as a means of facing mutual challenges. This visit is part of a series of cooperative exchanges
between the IDF and foreign partners. Previous visitors have included the heads of the Italian,
German, U.S. and Bulgarian militaries, among others.
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NewappointmentstoGeneralStaffForumapproved
On Thursday (August 4), Defense Minister Ehud
Barak approved four new appointments to the General
Staff Forum. The new General Staff members were
nominated by Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen.
Benny Gantz.
The next commander of the Israel Navy will be Brig.
Gen. Ram Rothberg (in the picture).
Rothberg will replace Maj. Gen. Eliezer Marom, who
is retiring after serving in the IDF for 37 years.
The other approved appointments were: Brig. Gen.
Kobi Barak as head of the Technology and Logistics
Branch; Brig. Gen. Yossi Baidatz as head of the
military colleges; and Brig. Gen. Uzi Moscovich as
head of the Teleprocessing Branch.
All of the new appointments will be promoted in rank
to Major General.
August 2011