The Israeli Palestinian Conflict

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (October 17-23, 2012)

This past week rocket and mortar shell fire from the Gaza Strip continued to target southern Israel. On October 20 the Israeli Navy took control of the Estelle an estimated 30 miles from the Gaza Strip. The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, arrived to participate in launching Qatari-financed projects to rebuild the Gaza
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A festive ceremony was held in Jenin to award a plaque from the Cairo-based Arab Lawyers Union to the family of suicide bomber Hinadi Jaradat.

It was another example of the glorifying of suicide bombers and turning them into role models in Palestinian and Arab society.
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (October 10-16, 2012)

This past week rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory continued. Seven rocket hits were identified. The Palestinian Authority continues its political activities to promote a vote in the UN General Assembly for non-member status of a Palestinian state.
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (October 3-9, 2012)

This past week there was another round of escalation in rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. On October 6 the IDF intercepted and downed a drone which entered Israeli territory from the sea.
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News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (September 25-October 2, 2012)

This past week three rockets landed in Israeli territory. There were no casualties and no damage was done. Mahmoud Abbas, chairman of the Palestinian Authority, delivered a militant speech to the UN General Assembly which included strong accusations against Israel and its policies.
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Spotlight on Iran (Week of September 25-October 1, 2012 )

Iran dismisses and mocks Israeli PM Netanyahu’s speech before the U.N. General Assembly. Iranian website: the situation in Iran is grave.
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