The IDF and the “G” Word

What did Col. Winter actually say that inspired this rebuke? Let’s examine his words, as well as the response of Minister Ya’alon.
Israel Accused of “New War of Genocide” by Abbas at UN

In what is being viewed as an extremely controversial speech, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of “genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Syrian Mortar Hits Golan Heights

A mortar shell fired from Syria landed on the Israeli side of the Golan Heights early Monday morning as fighting intensifies between Syrian Islamist rebels and the Syrian army.
Hamas Dares to Blame Israel for Failing Negotiations

The five day ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians which expired midnight on Tuesday was extended by 24 hours at the request of Egypt.
Hamas: We’re Holding Israel “At Gunpoint” During Negotiations

Egypt has presented a new ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas on Wednesday as the current 72-hour ceasefire agreement is set to expire at midnight.
Security Cabinet Announces “Op. Protective Edge Continues”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday at the beginning of the weekly Cabinet meeting, “Operation Protective Edge continues.”
Kidnapped IDF Soldier Declared Dead

2nd Lt. Hadar Goldin, 23, an IDF soldier kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza on Friday morning, was pronounced dead by the IDF on Saturday night.
Op. Protective Edge Day 16: “We Are in the Right Direction”

The IDF is continuing its mission to destroy Hamas’ terror infrastructure as Operation Protective Edge enters its 16th day.
IDF Pounds Hamas Rocket, Tunnel Fortress in Shuja’iya

Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, primarily in the Shuja’iya neighborhood, which Hamas uses as a fortress for its weapons, rockets, tunnels and command centers.
IDF Aims to Target Hamas Terror Tunnels, End Rocket Fire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon instructed the IDF to begin the ground action to strike at the terrorist tunnels from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory.