Operation Pillar of Defense

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

An abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 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?

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

Gilad Shalit 521

On this day: Gilad Shalit Released from Hamas captives


2012 story of the year: Operation Pillar of Defense

'Post' readers choose IDF operation in Gaza, TA bus bombing as biggest Israeli story of 2012.

Iron Dome battery.

IDF Prosecutor charges TA bus bomb 'mastermind'

Indictment alleges Ahmad Musa was the mastermind of attack in Tel Aviv which injured 24 during Operation Pillar of Defense.

TA bus bomb 370

'Beduin youth suffer more from rockets than Jews'

Psychological study finds Beduin youth suffered from more emotional stress than their Jewish counterparts during Operation Pillar of Defense.

An explosive expert examines the remains of a rocket 370

The Blog Down: Year in Review

Hot button topics that seized readers' attention in 2012 included the Iranian threat, PA UN bid, Gaza operation.

New Year's Eve 2012 in NYC 370 (R)

IDF tank brigade holds war drill in the North

As Syria’s civil war continues to escalate, the IDF’s 7th Armored Brigade holds a major war drill on the Golan Heights.

IDF tank patrols Golan Heights 370

Hotel association: Gaza war damaged tourism

In the wake of warning by Israel Hotel Association, Tourism Ministry announces record-breaking year in 2012.

Elal plane 311

Israeli UNICEF official resigns amid controversy

Judy Shalom Nir Mozes steps down after campaign launched against her over comments she made during Pillar of Defense.

UNICEF logo 370

HRW: Hamas rockets from Gaza violated laws of war

Report: Hamas broke int'l law in Gaza operation by firing rockets from densely populated areas to civilian populations in Israel.

Gaza terrorists launch rockets 370

Grapevine: No punch, no Judy

After only two months as chairperson of the Israel branch of UNICEF, Judy Shalom Nir Mozes has decided to step down.

French Ambassador Bigot with Prof. Shimon Benita 370

Analysis: IAF preparing surprises for enemies

Upgrades to fighter jets creating operational capabilities that would have been considered fantasy years ago.

IAF F15 fighter jet 311 (R)