Gaza: Delaying the Inevitable … Again
Israel has surged from success to success in virtually every field of human endeavor except in what might turn out to be the most vital: securing its long-term survival as the nation-state of the Jewish people.
In Light of Rocket Attacks: Israel Looking for Volunteer Search & Rescue Dog Handlers Worldwide
Ben Yakov informed prospective volunteers that, “We have facilities in our base in Kfar Tapuach to house any of you that want to come to Israel from abroad to show your solidarity with Israel, and to be available in the event that we need you to help rescue people under rubble, God-forbid.”
Counter-Terrorism 101
There is no doubt that Israel’s elimination of Baha Abu al-Ata has dented the self-confidence and arrogance of its enemies.
Israel Seeks to Prevent Further Escalation on Second Day of Conflict with Islamic Jihad
As Israel sought to contain the escalation—this time, without Hamas in the mix—a fragile situation emerged that could easily and dramatically change due to any significant civilian casualty on either side.
Over 150 Reasons to Say No to a Palestinian State
These rockets offer over 150 vivid demonstrations of why a Palestinian state must not be created. Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and ISIS are no different from each-other.
Israel’s Targeted Assassination of Terror Operative Sends a Double Message
While officials insisted that this was a “one-off” operation and that Israel does not intend to return to a campaign of targeted assassinations, it also demonstrates to Hamas that Israel is still perfectly capable of obtaining detailed intelligence and carrying out a precision strike.
Israel and the War of Deterrence
If there needs to be a fear of consequences in the region, let it be among those for whom murdering Jews and destroying Israel is a holy mission.
Right Before “CeaseFire”, Israel Offs Another Terrorist Mastermind, CeaseFire Broken 4 Hours Later
Israel increased the frequency of its strikes and expanded the type of targets, as IAF fighter jets reportedly attacked 10 Islamic Jihad rocket launching teams as the mortars were being launched, killing at least 20.
NASA to Send Prototype Solar Power Generator Developed at Ben-Gurion University to the International Space Station
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Prof. (Emeritus) Jeffrey Gordon and his US colleagues have designed a miniaturized solar-power prototype that offers a major step forward for private commercial space missions.
Rocket Attacks in Israel: Injury Update
Since yesterday at 05:00 and as of 10:30 today, MDA EMTs and Paramedics have treated 51 people, all of whom we’re lightly wounded. Amongst the wounded were 2 men ages 30 and 55 who were injured by shrapnel in the Beer Tuvia Regional Council, another 24 who were injured on their way to the shelters and 25 with stress symptoms.
In addition, yesterday at 08:04 while sirens were blaring in Central Israel, a call was received at MDA’s 101 Emergency Call Center for an 8 year old girl who collapsed in Holon. MDA EMTs and Paramedics who were called to the scene provided lifesaving treatment including CPR until her pulse returned. The girl was evacuated in severe and stable condition to Wolfson Medical Center.
As of Wednesday morning, her condition is still severe and doctors at the hospital continue to fight for her life
MDA teams remain on high alert and are in continuous contact with security forces. As part of MDA’s preperations, 30 ambulances were placed in service from the emergency storage to reinforce teams in the Southern and Central Regions of the country.
MDA calls on the public to obey the Home Front Command’s life saving guidelines. For any and all medical emergencies call MDA’s 101 Emergency Call Center or via the “MyMDA” application which allows the user to alert MDA at the touch of a button and automatically transmits their location.
MDA Director General, Eli Bin: “MDA is prepared throughout the country for all possible scenarios. I urge every resident of the State of Israel to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions and the public can help us save lives. For any and all medical emergencies call MDA’s 101 Emergency Call Center or via the “MyMDA” application which allows the user to alert MDA at the touch of a button and automatically transmits their location.”