7- Israel’s Battle for Peace - Prewar Updates 2008

Israel’s Battle for Peace
Prewar Updates: Israel/Gaza ConflictThursday, March 06, 2008

IMEMC.org starts us off today with a report from Wednesday... The Israeli army Southern Division Command convened on Wednesday for a debriefing session regarding the three day military offensive conducted over the weekend, targeting the Gaza Strip...
Read this report in full HERE

File Photo by IMEMC.org

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Gaza: IDF Soldier Killed During Routine Patrol(Following report from IDF website - 3-06-08)

An IDF soldier was killed this morning during a routine patrol along the security fence in the central Gaza Strip, near the Israeli town of Kissufim. The soldier, who served as a tracker, was killed when an explosive device was detonated near the jeep in which he was seated. Another soldier was severely injured and two other soldiers were lightly injured during the incident. The three were evacuated to the Soroka hospital in Beersheba to receive medical treatment. The families of the soldiers have been notified.

Since the early morning, nine Qassam rockets have been fired towards Israel. During today’s operations, the IDF hit a terror operative involved in the launching of Qassam rockets this morning.

File photo by IDF Spokesperson

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Terrorist Infiltrates Jerusalem Yeshiva and Embark On Shooting Spree, Murdering at least Eight Israelis

* YNETNews.com put this report out during the early evening, Israel time, and it starts off like this... One terrorist infiltrated a rabbinical seminary at the entrance of Jerusalem and opened fire after nightfall Thursday, police said. The ZAKA emergency response service has confirmed at least eight people have been killed in addition to the terrorist...

Report: 8 killed in Jerusalem terror attack

.* IsraelNationalNews.com has this take on the story... Two Arab terrorists infiltrated Jerusalem's Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva at around 8:30 Thursday night and murdered eight Jews. At least six people have been wounded; three are in critical condition and a fourth victim was wounded moderately... The attackers entered from two separate entrances to the yeshiva and opened fire on the students before one of them was gunned down himself by an armed civilian. Witnesses say that the attack began in the seminary's library... The second terrorist hid in the yeshiva building, with subsequent reports indicating that the attacker was killed by responding security forces...
Arab Terrorists Attack Jerusalem's Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva: 8 Dead

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* BBC.co.uk...
In pictures: Israel seminary attack

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* IsraelNationalNews.com brings us this report...
WARNING: The link/article below includes VERY Graphic Content
Arab Terrorist Attacks Jerusalem's Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva: 8 Dead

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President Bush Condemns Terrorist Attack in Israel

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack in Jerusalem that targeted innocent students at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva. This barbaric and vicious attack on innocent civilians deserves the condemnation of every nation.

I have just spoken with Prime Minister Olmert to extend my deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and to the people of Israel. I told him the United States stands firmly with Israel in the face of this terrible attack.

From a White House Press Release - Office of the Press Secretary - March 6, 2008

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* Gunmen Attack Israeli School *

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Gods speed to the Israeli people
in their battle for peace
in their homeland.
AubreyJ.........
Thursday, March 06, 2008