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Palestinian violence has become commonplace at the security fence, particularly after Friday-morning prayers. But “Naksa Day”—the day chosen to decry Israel’s victory and territorial acquisitions during the 1967 Six-Day War—was expected to bring additional acts of terror.
Gaza Palestinians expressed their delight over the success of incendiary “terror kites” being flown into Israel, which have set fire to thousands of acres of agricultural and protected lands along the border.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad rush to do Iran’s bidding to ensure its financial support • Hamas calls for mass riots on Friday to coincide with Iranian Quds Day • Defense officials say that given Hamas’s strategic distress, it has no interest in provoking war.
Author Yehoshua Sobol says that if he were a child in Gaza, he’d send incendiary kites towards Israel, too: “Desperate people leave scorched earth” • Science and Technology Minister Akunis: More pathetic remarks from the camp that preached withdrawal from Gaza.
Three major fires were fought by Israeli firefighters near the Gaza border, kindled by “terror kites” flown into Israel by Gazans.
In the past three years alone, at least €42,000,000 (nearly $50 million, or NIS 175 million), half of which was contributed by the European Union, has been donated for the express purpose of facilitating Arab control over Area C.
Israeli farmers whose crops have been destroyed by massive fires set by “terror kite” arsonists from Gaza will be compensated with funds withheld from the Palestinian Authority, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
Responding to Hamas aggression, Israel to build new Gaza-adjacent town
“The establishment of a new community is a message of Zionism and strength in the face of terrorism,” says Housing Minister Yoav Gallant • Minister proposes building community of 500 families, to be named Hanun, just 4 miles from Gaza border.
Fatah: Israel’s goal is to ‘crush’ the Arab world, and ‘steal its resources,’ ‘break its dignity’
“There is no regime in history—believe me, not Hitler, not the Nazis, not fascism—that has implemented what Israel is implementing against the Palestinians,” says a Fatah spokesman.
The Kerem Shalom crossing was attacked by mobs three times this past month acting under instructions by Hamas. According to Israeli intelligence assessments, these actions are part of a wider effort by Hamas to ramp up the pressure on Israel and the international community to get them fresh funds for the collapsing Palestinian economy.
Azerbaijan is a major customer for Israeli weapons, having purchased nearly $5 billion in arms, including radar systems and drones, which it uses in a protracted war with Armenia over control of territory.
New camel law passes Knesset Finance Committee
The legislation dictates that camel owners bear criminal responsibility for accidents and damages caused by their animals. Camels will also be required to have a subcutaneous digital microchip with owners’ details.