Operation Pillar of Defense

This week in Jewish history: Kristallnacht and Israeli campaign in Gaza

An abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

|BySTEVEN DRUCKER
An explosion and smoke are seen after members of Hamas security forces destroyed a missile, which witnesses said was fired by an Israeli plane during an eight-day conflict, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip December 13, 2012.
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, January 2024.

How is Israel's war on Hamas different than others wars in Gaza?

This is the first conflict since Hamas took over Gaza in 2007, in which the IDF invaded for real.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers watch as a helicopter carrying wounded soldiers lands at a hospital in Haifa, on July 26, 2006.

Encrypted broadcast system links IDF brass to intel

'Castle of the Lake' intelligence command and control system being developed to deliver military decision-makers information from every possible source.

|ByYAAKOV LAPPIN
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On this day: Gilad Shalit Released from Hamas captives

When one Israeli became worth 1,027 Palestinian prisoners.

|BySARAH LEVI

'Casualties higher in 2nd half of IDF Gaza op'

Eighty percent of Palestinian civilian casualties reported to have been in the second half of November's Operation Pillar of Defense.

MAY 9, 2013ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers on southern border 370

Ya'alon retracts decision to cut reservists funds

Defense minister allocates NIS 60m. for reservists after Bennett threatens defense funding over decision to cut reservists' grants.

APRIL 18, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Ya'alon and Gantz smiling at each other 370

Bennett: Freeze defense funds until reservists paid

Economy and trade minister slams decision to cut reservists' grants due to high cost of Operation Pillar of Defense call-up.

APRIL 18, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Naftali Bennett at Ramla conference 370

IDF cuts grants for reservists following Gaza op.

Following a budget-breaking call-up of combat reserve soldiers during Operation Pillar of Defense, IDF decreases yearly grants.

APRIL 17, 2013ByYAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF
IDF reserve soldiers drill 370

Gantz: IDF can attack Iran nuke sites on its own

In interview with Israel Radio, IDF chief of staff says Israel is ready for escalation on all fronts, including Syria, Lebanon.

APRIL 16, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz 370

MAG rejects Pillar of Defense investigations

Former IDF lawyer: Not enough time to have incorporated all Turkel Report II recommendations, but investigations moved fast.

APRIL 14, 2013ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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'Hamas didn't probe executions of spy suspects'

Rights group says Hamas failed to investigate executions of 7 Palestinians accused of spying for Israel during Gaza operation.

APRIL 11, 2013ByREUTERS
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El Al reports $18.8 million loss for 2012

El Al CEO Elyezer Shkedy said losses due to difficult global market. The company was taking steps to increase efficiency, he said.

MARCH 22, 2013ByNIV ELIS
El Al airplanes sit on the runway 370 (R)

Hamas calls ‘collaborators’ to turn themselves in

Gaza Interior Ministry: Effort aimed at opening door for "repentance" for Palestinians who have been working for Israel.

MARCH 13, 2013ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian gunmen motorbikes GRAPHIC 370

'We didn't hit Hamas hard enough in Gaza op'

Ex-deputy IDF chief says rocket recently fired into southern Israel from Gaza marks a shorter deterrence period than after Cast Lead.

MARCH 12, 2013ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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