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

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On this day: Gilad Shalit Released from Hamas captives


Hamas's Mashaal arrives in Gaza for the 1st time

Fatah accepts invite to celebrate 25 years since Hamas's founding in sign of rapprochement between rival Palestinian factions.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal arrives in Gaza 370 (R)

Gaza: Fatah to join Hamas’s 25th anniversary celebrations

Invitation seen as sign of rapprochement between the rival parties; Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal due to visit Gaza for the first time; Fatah spokesman says event celebrates "victories of our people.”

 Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh waves to people as they celebrate 3

Envoys head for ‘Post’ diplomatic parley

50 ambassadors to Israel and 120 additional foreign embassy representatives to attend December 12 Herzliya conference.

Prime Minister Netanyahu reads Jerusalem Post

The right way to play: Keep our true goals in mind

The game, Red Light, Green Light, 1-2-3, like most kids’ games, has clear rules and an achievable goal, and is relatively easy to play.

Children play in the snow

Poll: Majority of Israelis supported Gaza operation

Peace Index poll finds a majority of Israelis want a return to peace talks, but even larger number doubts their chances of success.

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Hamas to create first Palestinian Defense Ministry

Announcement comes in response to lessons drawn from Operation Pillar of Defense, Hamas interior minister says.

Masked Hamas men hold a press conference 370 (R)

C'tee OKs compensation for rocket-affected South

Knesset Finance Committee approves full compensation to those who reside within 7 kilometers of the Gaza Strip for missed work.

Sderot residents take cover from rockets 390

Simhon proposes NIS 188m. aid package for South

Hamas PM appeals to Arab states, other states to help pay for reconstruction in the Strip following IDF Gaza operation.

Sderot residents take cover from rockets 390

Haniyeh urges int'l community to help Gaza rebuild

Hamas PM appeals to Arab states, other states to help pay for reconstruction in the Strip following IDF Gaza operation.

Gaza clothes shop damaged during IAF strike 370

Trapped under the Iron Dome

Israel’s siege mentality represents a fundamental strategic failure.

Iron Dome battery 370