-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information Section Section

April 1April 1stst – April 15 – April 15thth

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

The Iron Dome

Defining TrendsDefining Trends

• The Iron Dome missile-defense system demonstrated its first operational

successes by neutralizing eight rockets from the Gaza Strip between 7-9 April

2011.

• The Iron Dome forms the innermost portion of a comprehensive, multi-tiered

missile defense network.

•The system will provide protection against medium- and long-range missiles.

•Though the Iron Dome has the potential to provide significant levels of security

for civilians living in southern Israel, it will not provide hermetic protection against

missile fire.

•Rocket and mortar fire remains a part of daily life in southern Israel and recent

escalations in terrorist activity by Hamas and other terrorist groups in the Gaza

Strip endanger the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of civilians.

Israeli considers the current situation of indiscriminate rocket fire untenable and

retains the right and obligation to protect its citizens.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Defining TrendsDefining Trends

The Gaza Strip

On 7 April 2011, a member of a Hamas terrorist cell fired an anti-tank missile at a yellow

school bus.

The bus was driving its regular route and was clearly painted yellow to indicate its civilian

function.

The terrorist used a laser-guided Kornet anti-tank missile to target the bus with the

deliberate intent to harm civilians

Fortunately, tens of children were dropped off at a previous bus stop in Nachal Oz just

minutes before, averting a far more deadly attack. The driver was injured and the lone

passenger- a 16-year-old boy named Daniel Viflic – was critically wounded.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Defining TrendsDefining Trends

The West Bank

Palestinian riots, most of which were violent, continued during the time of this report on a

daily basis (over 33 major cases were noted, including two instances in which rioters threw

Molotov cocktails).

Arms, ammunition, and army equipment were confiscated by IDF forces or handed over

by PA forces on at least 4 occasions, including a 58 kg of ammunition, an IED detonator and

electrical wires, a pistol, and 200 ‘M-16’ bullets.

Terrorist attacks continue in the West Bank. During the period 1 April – 15 April, three

attacks occurred: in two separate incidents shots were fired at Israeli civilian vehicles, and 11

IEDs and an explosive device were discovered by Israeli security personnel.

Palestinian Security Force operations in the West Bank continue but their scope and quality

must be increased. When necessary, the IDF takes actions to prevent terrorist attacks from

being carried out.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Humanitarian Support – Gaza StripHumanitarian Support – Gaza Strip

Please find the relevant information Please find the relevant information

for the entire month of Aprilfor the entire month of April in the in the

upcoming Bi-Weekly report, upcoming Bi-Weekly report,

April 16 - April 30.April 16 - April 30.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip – MonthlyRockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip – Monthly

April 1st – April 15th, 2011 : 82 Rockets, 53 Mortars, 11 Grads

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Annual Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza StripAnnual Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip

January 2010 – 15 April 2011: 272 Rockets, 300 Mortars, 28 Grads

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 1st- Approximately 30 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the village of Na'lin. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

Approximately 50 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the village of Bi'lin. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

Approximately 100 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the village of Um Salmone. IDF force dispersed the riot.

April 2nd- During an IDF mobilized patrol northwest of the Halamish community, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

A number of Palestinians rioted in the vicinity of the Karmei Tzur community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

During an IDF mobilized patrol, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones and Molotov cocktails at an IDF force east of the Tzofim community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 1st – April 2nd

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 2nd cont’d- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the 'Halamish' community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Four Palestinian were arrested.

One Palestinian crossed into Israeli territory west of the Shaarei Tikva community. IDF forces arrested the Palestinian and sent him to investigation.

April 3rd- Approximately 50 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the village of Um Salmone. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

IDF forces arrested a Palestinian in possession of IED detonators and electrical wires at an IDF checkpoint in the vicinity of the city of Tul Karem.

Several Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Mevo Horon community.

April 4th- During an arrest west of the Maskiot community, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 2nd – April 4th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 4th cont’d- One Palestinian attempted a violent confrontation in the city of Hebron and IDF forces used tear gas to deter suspect. The Palestinian was injured.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force west of the Migdal Oz community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones in the direction of an Israeli civilian vehicle in the vicinity of the Shilo community. One settler was injured.

April 6th- BGP forces and the Israel Police uprooted several illegal agricultural fields planted by Israeli settlers in the vicinity of the city of Hebron.

April 7th- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force during an arrest north of the Giva'at Hadagan community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

IDF forces and the Israel Police demolished one illegal structure built by Israeli citizens at an Israeli settlement and a nature reserve north of the Tamar community.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol south of the Migdal Oz community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 4th – April 7th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 7th cont’d- Several shots were fired in the direction of an Israeli vehicle in the vicinity of the Psagot community.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the Ariel community. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

April 8th- 11 IEDs and an explosive device were identified by Israeli sappers in the vicinity of the city of Tul Karem.

During demonstrations in the villages of Bi'lin, Na'lin, Nabi Salah and Oum Salmona, approximately 120 protesters rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces. The forces dispersed the riots.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle southwest of the village of Malkishua. IDF forces arrested one Palestinian suspect.

Approximately 25 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the city of Bethlehem. The force dispersed the riot.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 7th – April 8th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 9th- Approximately 10 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP force in the vicinity of the Bracha community. The force dispersed the riot.

April 10th- BGP and the Israel Police confiscated 58 kg of ammunition during an initiated activity south of the Anatot community. The ammunition was confiscated by the Israel Police.

A number of Palestinians rioted and threw Molotov cocktails at an IDF force south of the Migdal Oz community. The IDF force dispersed the riot.

April 11th- Shots were fired at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the vicinity of the Ma'ale Shomron community. IDF forces searched the area and concluded that the perpetrators most likely used a hunting rifle to stage the attack. The vehicle sustained damage.

April 13th- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at Israeli settlers in the vicinity of the Bracha community and in response, settlers threw rocks in return. At the same time as the event, an Israeli settler fired shots at a number of Palestinian houses. IDF forces dispersed the riot.

April 14th- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force south of the Migdal Oz community. The force dispersed the riot.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 9th – April 14th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 14th cont’d- An IDF force arrested one Palestinian suspect carrying a pistol in the vicinity of the city of Nablus. The pistol was confiscated by the IDF force.

Approximately 100 Palestinians and 30 Israeli settlers rioted and threw stones in the vicinity of the Eli community. BGP forces dispersed the riot. Two Palestinians were slightly injured.

Eight Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the Bracha community. The IDF force dispersed the riot.

During an arrest north of the Pisgat Ze'ev community, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force; The force dispersed the riot.

April 15th- During demonstrations in the villages of Bi'lin, Na'lin, Nabi Salah, Oum Salmona and El Aruv, Palestinians rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces. IDF and BGP forces dispersed the riots. IDF forces arrested two rioters. One BGP soldier and one Palestinian were lightly injured.

Approximately 200 'M16' bullets were discovered in a vehicle by the Israel Police in the vicinity of the city of 'Hebron'.

 

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 14th – April 15th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 15th cont’d- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force during an initiated activity east of the Itamar community. One Palestinian was sent to investigation.

Major Events – West BankMajor Events – West Bank

April 15th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 2nd- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting three Hamas activists.

April 4th- A rocket was detected hitting the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council.

April 6th- During a mobilized patrol IDF forces detected an anti-tank missile landing south of the Kissufim Crossing.

Two Palestinian suspects were identified northeast of Karni Crossing. The suspects were sent to investigation.

April 7th- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel IVO the city of 'Rafah'.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel in the vicinity of the city of Rafah.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Palestinian Islamic Jihad ('PIJ‘) tunnel intended for terrorism in the vicinity of Karni Crossing.

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 2nd - April 7th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 7th cont’d- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a 'PIJ' smuggling tunnel in the vicinity of the city of Rafah.

*According to the Palestinian media, as a result of the pinpoint attacks one Palestinian was lightly injured.

An anti-tank missile was fired at a school bus in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council killing the driver and a 16-year-old boy. IDF forces fired in the direction of the missile's launching site in the vicinity of the Sajaiyah village. Four Palestinians were injured and one was killed.

A rocket was detected hitting the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council.

IAF initiated the pinpoint attack targeting two rocket launching sites in the vicinity of the city of Han Yunes.

IAF initiated the pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas training base in the vicinity of the village of Netzarim.

IAF initiated the pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas outpost in the vicinity of thevillage of Netzarim.

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 7th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 7th cont’d- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting an observation point north of Karni Crossing.

IDF forces fired three tank shells north of Karni Crossing.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas outpost in the vicinity of the village of the Beit Lahiya.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting an ammunition warehouse in the city of Deir Al-Balah.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel northwest of Kerem Shalom Crossing.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a rocket-launching squad in the vicinity of the El-Atatra R.C.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a smuggling tunnel northwest of Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 7th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

April 7th cont’d- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel northwest of Kerem Shalom Crossing.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a smuggling tunnel northwest of Kerem Shalom crossing.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting four suspects on motorbikes in the vicinity of the Dahaniya airport.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a smuggling tunnel northwest of Kerem Shalom Crossing.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel in the city of Rafah.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas smuggling tunnel in the city of Rafah.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Palestinian Islamic Jihad ('PIJ‘) tunnel used to smuggle vehicles in the city of Rafah.

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 7th – April 8th

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 8th

April 8th- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting Hamas observation equipment in the vicinity of Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting two Hamas lookouts south of Kissufim Crossing.

IDF forces fired two anti-tank missiles towards four Palestinians suspects and a motorcycle in the vicinity of Suffa crossing. According to the Palestinian media, four Palestinians were injured.

Six Qassam rockets were detected in the Eshkol Regional Council. An Israeli factory and an chicken coop sustained damaged.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas rocket-launching squad in the vicinity of the city of Khan Yunis.

Two rockets were detected landing in the Hevel Shalom Regional Council. One Israeli citizen suffered from shock. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.

One rocket was detected landing in the Eshkol Regional Council.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 8th

April 8th cont’d- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas rocket-launching squad in the city of Gaza.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a suspect identified as a Hamas company commander in the district of Shuja'iyya, east of the city of Gaza.

IDF forces fired two anti-tank missiles at an objective located next to Karni Crossing.

The 'Iron Dome' defense system intercepted two rockets in the city of Ashkelon.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting three Palestinian Islamic Jihad ('PIJ‘) members operating a rocket launcher in the vicinity of the Shuja'iyya district.

Two rockets were launched towards the city Ashkelon; 'Iron Dome' intercepted one rocket and the second rocket landed in an open field.

During a mobilized patrol IDF forces detected a rocket landing in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas training base east of Jabaliyah.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 9th

April 9th- IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a smuggling tunnel in the vicinity of Erez Crossing.

IAF injitiated a pinpoint attack targeting a truck transporting illegal ammunition in the vicinity of the Zeitoun district.

The 'Iron Dome' defense system intercepted one Grad rocket in the vicinity of the city of Be'er Sheva.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas Battalion Commander in the city of Rafah. Three Palestinians were killed.

Three rockets were detected landing in the vicinity of the Bnei Shimon Regional Council and the Lakhish Regional Council. Three Israeli citizens suffered from shocks. The ‘Islamic Jihad' organization claimed responsibility.

The 'Iron Dome' defense system intercepted a rocket detected in the vicinity of the city of Be'er Sheva.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 9th – April 10th April 9th cont’d- A rocket was detected landing in the Eshkol Regional Council. A secretariat building sustained damaged.

Two rockets were detected landing in the Eshkol Regional Council.

A rocket was launched northwest of Erez crossing.

A rocket was detected landing in the Sdot Negev Regional Council.

Three rockets were detected landing in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council. The 'PIJ' organization claimed responsibility

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a 'PRC' rocket-launching squad south of the Zeitoun district. One Palestinian was killed and one Palestinian was moderately injured.

A rocket was detected landing in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council. A water pipe sustained damaged.

A rocket landed in the Eshkol Regional Council. A civilian residence sustained damaged. Hamas claimed responsibility.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 9th – April 10th April 9th cont’d- The 'Iron Dome' defense system intercepted a rocket launched towards Kibbutz Zikkim.

IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a rocket-launching squad in the vicinity of the Netiv HaAsara community. Two Palestinians were killed.

A rocket was detected landing in the vicinity of the Eshkol Regional Council. The 'Popular Resistance Committee' organization claimed responsibility.

April 10th- One mortar shell landed in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council.

Three mortar shells hit in the vicinity of the 'Kerem Shalom' crossing.

One mortar shell hit in the vicinity of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. The 'Popular Resistance Committee' claimed responsibility.

One rocket hit the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. The Fatah organization claimed responsibility.

One rocket hit within the Eshkol Regional Council. The 'Popular Resistance Committee' claimed responsibility.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 10th – April 15th April 10th cont’d- Two mortar shells hit in the vicinity of the Eshkol Regional Council.

One mortar shell hit the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council.

One Qassam rocket hit in the vicinity of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council.

April 13th- Two suspicious boats were identified crossing into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated a suspect engagement procedure. One of the boats' bows was damaged.

April 15th- One rocket landed south of the city of Ashdod.

Two rockets were detected landing in the vicinity of the Eshkol Regional Council.

A rocket was launched northwest of Erez crossing.

A rocket was detected landing in an open field in the vicinity of the Sdot Negev Regional Council.

-Unclassified-

-Unclassified-

Major Events – Gaza StripMajor Events – Gaza Strip

April 15th

April 15th cont’d- Three rockets were detected landing in the vicinity of Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council. The 'PIJ' organization claimed responsibility

A Palestinian boat was identified crossing into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedure for suspicious vessels the boat turned around.