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Terrorism in Israel

Learn about the terrorism Israel has faced since its founding and continues to face today - including information about the different terrorist groups. Read personal accounts of how terrorism has affected the lives of Israelis.
Political-Security Cabinet Communique
In response to the abduction of Cpl. Gilad Shalit and the firing of Kassam rockets in Israel (including a school in Ashkelon), Israel's Political-Security Cabinet released the following Communique.
Israel's Rescue of Gilad Shalit from his Hamas Kidnappers
How is Israel responding to the Hamas cross-border attack and kidnapping of Cpl. Gilad Shalit? After diplomatic efforts to secure Shalit's release failed, the IDF launched Operation Summer Rains in an effort to rescue Gilad Shalit from his Hamas kidnappers, while also ending Kassam rocket attacks on Israel citizens and territory by Palestinian terrorists.
Israel's 2005 Terrorism Review
According to Israel Foreign Ministry, despite the "tahdia" (declared calm) to which Palestinian groups committed themselves, 2,990 terrorist attacks were perpetrated against Israeli targets in 2005.
Ron Arad - Dead or Alive?
Do you believe the ex-Iranian living in Europe who says Ron, in a wheelchair due to surgery to paralyze him so he wouldn't try to escape, is being help captive in a top-secret jail outside of Tehran? Or do you think Ron is no longer alive?
Deadliest Terrorist Attacks of Second Intifada
Read a summary of the worst Palestinian terrorist attacks that have taken place in Israel since September 2000.
The Best and Worst of Israel - Otniel Terrorist Attack - December 2002
Today I experienced the best and worst of Israel. At the Otniel Yeshiva on Friday night, 18-year-old Zvika Ziman, was doing a favor for a friend. This would be Zvika's final favor.
Har Dov Kidnapping - October 2002
This week marked the second anniversary of the abduction by Hizbullah terrorists, who illegally crossed the border into Israel, of Israeli soldiers Omar Souad, Benny Avraham, and Adi Avitan.
Two Different Wars on Terrorism - July 2002
Perhaps if the international community was as sympathetic and supportive of Israel's war on terrorism as it has been of America's war on terrorism, then Israel could achieve the same success that the United States has achieved and terrorism could be defeated.
Terrorism: Israel and the World - May 2002
Learn about terrorism faced by Israel before occupation. Read about the terrorism Israel faces today - including information about the different terrorist groups. Predict how Israel can defeat terrorism.
From Modiin To Manhattan - 9/11
After a whole year of living with terrorist attacks in Israel, I left Modiin on September 7 for a four-day get-away in Manhattan. Just as I was finishing to pack my bags for my return trip to Israel, the first hi-jacked plane hit the World Trade Center. Has "getting away" from terrorism become the impossible dream?
Palestinian Suicide Bomb Attack on Jerusalem Pizzeria - June 2001
Chana is fighting for her life because a nail penetrated her heart when a Palestinian suicide bomber detonated a ten kilo bomb inside a Jerusalem pizzeria.
Suicide Bomb Attack on Tel Aviv's Dolphinarium - June 2000
One purpose of Israel to be a place for the ingathering of the exiles. Those exiles, teenage Russian immigrants, were the target of the Tel Aviv bomb attack that killed 20 and injured over 100.
9th Anniversay of Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires - March 2001
On the ninth anniversary of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, the terrorists responsible for the crime are still at large. Why?

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