Over the past three days more than 30 missiles were fired to Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Archive for October, 2011
Recent Escalation in Southern Israel
ORT Rabin, Gan Yavne On October - 30 - 2011
My mom had recently dealt with thyroid cancer.
The Release of Ilan Grapel
ORT Rabin, Gan Yavne On October - 30 - 2011
A week and a half after the big success of the Gilad Shalit release agreement, Ilan Grapel also came back home from Egypt in exchange for 25 Egyptian prisoners.
Turkey Accepts Israeli Assistance
ORT Rabin, Gan Yavne On October - 25 - 2011
Two days after the earthquake in Turkey, which already took the lives of 432 victims, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked Israel for mobile structures. This happened after Turkey refused to receive any help from Israel.
Turkey Declines Israeli Aid
ORT Ma'ale Adumim On October - 25 - 2011
Despite the crisis in the relations between Israel and Turkey, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Defense spoke to their counterparts in Ankara and offered Israel’s help in dealing with the powerful earthquake that struck the country and killed many people. President Peres spoke with Turkish President Gul, who declined the Israeli offer. Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Yigal Palmor said Israel was willing to provide “anything from food, medicine, medical staff and equipment to search-and-rescue teams.”
Israel Offers Help to Turkey
ORT Rabin, Gan Yavne On October - 25 - 2011
A powerful earthquake had hit east Turkey this week, near the border with Iran. Thousands already died and security forces are in a race against time to save the people who are trapped under the rubble. The quake also caused massive damages to buildings and structures and brought down the phone network.
Gilad is Finally Home!
ORT Ronson On October - 18 - 2011
Around 11:00 am today (18/11/11) the IDF spokesperson said to the Israeli people through the media – “Gilad is home.”
Gilad is Back!
ORT Dafna On October - 18 - 2011
Finally, after 5 years and 4 months, he’s coming home. Everyone in Israel have been watching the news all day long, everyone is excited to see Gilad Shalit coming home.
Gilad’s First Interview
ORT Dafna On October - 18 - 2011
Like many people in Israel, I was also glued to the TV watching the broadcasts covering the long-awaited release of Gilad Shalit from Hamas captivity.
A Letter to Gilad
ORT Dafna On October - 18 - 2011
Hey Gilad, Welcome Back!
Gilad Shalit is Coming Home
ORT Dafna, ORT Rabin, Gan Yavne and ORT Rabin, Motzkin On October - 13 - 2011
Finally, after 1934 days (meaning – 5 and a half years), Gilad Shalit’s release agreement was officially signed.
