The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/operation-pillar-of-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:52:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Operation Pillar of Defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/operation-pillar-of-defense/ 32 32 After years of dead-end air campaigns, pinpoint use of ground forces may offer way out https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-of-dead-end-air-campaigns-pinpoint-use-of-ground-forces-may-offer-way-out/ Wed, 17 May 2023 12:09:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015755 Yet another round underlined the overreliance on fire power and Iron Dome. The IDF doesn't want to retake Gaza, but has a 'Concept for Victory' that puts troops in enemy territory

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]]> Iron Dome at 97% success rate after 580 rockets fired from Gaza since Friday https://www.timesofisrael.com/580-rockets-fired-from-gaza-since-friday-iron-dome-at-97-success-rate/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:19:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2813452 Missile defense system has intercepted 200 projectiles, while 120 fell inside Gaza; interception rate has gradually improved since first use in IDF operation in 2012

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]]> Iron Dome has saved many lives, but has it made Israel safer? https://www.timesofisrael.com/iron-dome-has-saved-many-lives-but-has-it-made-israel-safer/ Thu, 13 May 2021 10:11:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2541552 Though tactically a runaway success, some believe the active missile defense system blunted Israel's traditional boldness and gave leaders cover to let the Hamas threat fester

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]]> How Israel kept the Arab Spring from becoming the winter of its discontent https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-kept-the-arab-spring-from-becoming-the-winter-of-its-discontent/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:57:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2508531 Under Netanyahu's leadership, the Jewish state survived the difficult early years to come out on top as Iran and jihadists are on the defensive

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]]> Under Trump, US a mere bystander in Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-trump-us-a-mere-bystander-in-israel-hamas-ceasefire-efforts/ Mon, 06 May 2019 22:03:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2070726 Preferring to stand in Jewish state's corner, White House allows Egypt and UN to fill vacuum as mediators during Gaza conflicts in break from traditional policy

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]]> Handing dossier to The Hague, Palestinians accuse Israel of apartheid https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-rights-groups-hand-dossier-on-israel-to-the-hague/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:57:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1697576 International Criminal Court to study 700-page file, which alleges forced displacement of Palestinian West Bank residents in favor of settlers

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]]> After 5 years as air force chief, Amir Eshel takes off https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-5-years-as-air-force-chief-amir-eshel-takes-off/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 05:29:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1676374 Incoming commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin promises to further expand force's collaboration with military and civilian agencies, as well as regional militaries

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]]> For gay soldiers, IDF seen as ‘more progressive’ than the state https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-gay-soldiers-idf-seen-as-more-progressive-than-the-state/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:36:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1418388 Cpt. Sharon Ogen speaks with The Times of Israel about coming out, finding love and starting a family while in uniform

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]]> Blink and you’ll miss it: Liberman’s defense strategy https://www.timesofisrael.com/blink-and-youll-miss-it-libermans-defense-strategy/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 07:07:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1401897 'No more wars of attrition,' incoming minister tells IDF top brass in a possible reference to the Gaza morass

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]]> Netanyahu’s office denies report of Egypt trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-office-denies-report-of-egypt-trip/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:51:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1332130&preview_id=1332130 Egyptian newspaper claims PM to visit Cairo in March for high-level talks

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]]> Foreign Ministry welcomes new Egyptian ambassador https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-welcomes-new-egyptian-ambassador/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 13:31:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1323472&preview_id=1323472 Dore Gold says arrival of first Egyptian emissary since 2012 is an 'important step' in relations between two countries

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]]> New Egyptian ambassador arrives in Tel Aviv, the first since 2012 https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-egyptian-ambassador-arrives-in-tel-aviv-the-first-since-2012/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:35:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1313981&preview_id=1313981 PM says Hazem Khairat's posting will help Israel 'further strengthen relations with important and central Arab country'

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]]> After 3 years, Egypt appoints new ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-3-years-egypt-appoints-new-ambassador-to-israel/ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:51:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1202009 Previous envoy was recalled in 2012 in protest of IDF Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza Strip; PM 'deeply welcomes' move

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]]> Israel will face new combat in north, Gantz says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-will-face-new-combat-in-north-gantz-says/ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 07:11:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1137798&preview_id=1137798 Outgoing army chief says IDF is well prepared for the challenges ahead, rejects accusations of timidity

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]]> Gantz exits after term rife with action but no decisive victories https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-exits-after-term-rife-with-action-but-few-decisive-victories/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:57:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1134924 Gentlemanly chief guided army through Arab Spring, realigned forces to deal with terror threats on borders, but failed to land critical blow on Hamas or thwart Iran

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