One of the rockets fired into southern Israel on Wednesday left a 16-year-old male injured. The boy’s father, policeman Reuven Nissimi heard on his radio that a rocket landed nearby and responded to assist with the wounded. “I was on patrol when I heard the siren. We ran for cover and heard the explosion and […]
In a conversation with Sderot Mayor David Buskila regarding the ceasefire, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is quoted as saying “every ceasefire violation will be met with an extremely harsh response,” promising the mayor of the southern community there is a zero tolerance regarding rocket fire from Gaza. The prime minister explained the mission of Operation […]
Five victims of the Tel Aviv bus bombing attack on Wednesday remained in Ichilov Hospital on Thursday morning. Three of the victims underwent surgery on Wednesday following the attack. They
Iran’s president welcomed the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel but expressed reservations about its effectiveness, a Pakistani television station, which interviewed him on Thursday, reported. “President (Mahmoud) Ahmadinejad said the
FINAL UPDATE 4:20PM IL: With the ceasefire in place it is our fervent hope that the quiet seen in Israel during recent hours will continue. As such, YWN closes the live blog and places “Operation Pillar of Defense” in our archives, hoping there will not be a need to reactivate it at a later date. READ […]
The IDF soldier critically wounded in Operation Pillar of Defense on Wednesday 7 Kislev 5773 remains in critical condition Thursday morning. The soldier was wounded in the Eshkol Regional Council area. Hospital officials report there has been no change, adding the soldier sustained a life-threatening brain injury. (YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
Internal emails among U.S. military officers indicate that no sailors watched Osama bin Laden’s burial at sea from the USS Carl Vinson and traditional Islamic procedures were followed during the
It is the busiest travel day of the year, and this time around more drivers are expected to head out of the city for Thanksgiving. AAA projects more than 43.6
With gunshots, sweets and cries of victory, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip poured into the streets to celebrate a ceasefire deal on Wednesday which ended eight days of deadly fighting
President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to offer the birds a second chance. “They say life is all about second
If last year’s Small Business Saturday is any indication the stores in Lakewood will be hopping. DB Electronics is saving you the hassle of waiting on line in a crowded and hectic store. Call them today to register your American Express cards, or register your cards yourself and call them with your card numbers. They […]
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The suspected serial killer of three Brooklyn shopkeepers has been charged after investigators matched ballistic evidence from each of the shootings to a gun
10:30PM IL: Terrorists in the Gaza Strip launched 12 rockets into Israel during the hour after a ceasefire was announced on Wednesday, an Israeli police spokesman said. Israel and Hamas
The exiled leader of Hamas said on Wednesday that if Israel complied with a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, Palestinians would as well but they would respond to any Israeli
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Israel and Hamas to stick to pledges under a ceasefire deal which came into effect on Wednesday to end the eight-day conflict around the
8:48PM IL: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the nation in a live televised broadcast following the announced ceasefire compelled by the United States, brokered with the assistance of Egypt. Channel
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., a once rising political star who has been on a mysterious medical leave for months for treatment of bipolar disorder, has resigned from Congress, a spokesman
[DOCUMENT IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Following is the verbatim English text of the ceasefire agreement between Israel Hamas in Gaza that was reached on Wednesday with Egyptian mediation. The text was distributed by the Egyptian presidency. Agreement of Understanding For a Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip 1: (no title given for this section) A. Israel should stop all […]
In addition to the IDF soldier killed by rocket fire on Tuesday, 6 Kislev 5773, a civilian employee of the Defense Ministry was killed as well. The victim was a member of Israel’s Bedouin community, Elian Salam Id Alanbary, who was struck by a rocket in the Eshkol Regional Council near the Gaza border. He […]
It is now official following the press conference in Cairo with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. There is a great deal of speculation surrounding
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