The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pillar-of-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Pillar of Defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/pillar-of-defense/ 32 32 Israeli missing for two years reunited with family after being found in Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-missing-for-two-years-reunited-with-family-after-being-found-in-jordan/ Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3022028 Shalom Rotban, who has had PTSD since 2012 Gaza war that was retriggered during 2021 conflict, was identified at a psychiatric hospital in Amman by an Arab Israeli medical student

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]]> 170,000 rockets are aimed at Israel’s cities, says IDF intel head https://www.timesofisrael.com/170000-rockets-are-aimed-at-israels-cities-says-idf-intel-head/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:44:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=850876 Aviv Kochavi lists missile threat ahead of Iran nuke program; says in time, though, cyberwarfare will prove most dramatic change on battlefield

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]]> Palestinians in Gaza said to test long-range rocket https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-in-gaza-test-improved-long-range-rocket/ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:40:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=808870 Hamas's M-75 missile has a range of about 80 kilometers and can reach much of the Tel Aviv area and Jerusalem

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]]> Hamas orders hanging of alleged Israel collaborator https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-orders-hanging-of-alleged-israel-collaborator/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:41:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=775040 Unidentified Gaza man accused of providing Israeli authorities with secret information

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]]> The shorter, more intensive conflicts of the future https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-shorter-more-intensive-conflicts-of-the-future/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:56:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=733594 As Hezbollah and Hamas change tactics, lengthy confrontations such as the Second Lebanon War and Operation Cast Lead may be a thing of the past

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]]> It keeps tunneling, but Hamas doesn’t want escalation… yet https://www.timesofisrael.com/it-keeps-tunneling-but-hamas-doesnt-want-escalation-yet/ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 23:21:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=710826 Egypt has made it clear that there is to be no confrontation with Israel, but Hamas might initiate one if Gazans revolt

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]]> Mortar fired from Gaza lands in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/mortar-fired-from-gaza-land-in-israel/ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:05:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=683828 Shell hits Eshkol region; no injuries or damage reported

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]]> Israel to get advance warning on Syria strike, official says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-get-advance-warning-on-syrian-strike-official-says/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:00:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=666906 Source tells Reuters that Jerusalem will get a heads-up from Washington hours ahead of planned attack on Damascus

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]]> Army deploys Iron Dome near Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-deploys-iron-dome-near-jerusalem/ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:59:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=666350 Anti-rocket battery stationed outside capital for first time as preparation for fallout from possible US strike against Assad

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]]> The ground-based squadron guarding the Syrian border https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-ground-based-squadron-guarding-the-syrian-border/ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:19:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=578818 With Wednesday's alleged use by Assad's forces of chemical weapons plunging the Syrian conflict to a new nadir, the Tammuz missile provides a vital line of defense on the northern frontier

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]]> Hamas nearly struck Ashkelon by mistake in June https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-nearly-struck-ashkelon-by-mistake-in-june/ Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:17:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=604852 Military intelligence source describes Gaza rulers' efforts to increase the range and accuracy of their locally made rockets

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]]> Hamas manufacturing rockets that threaten Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-manufacturing-rockets-that-threaten-tel-aviv/ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:02:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=596732 Terror organization no longer relying on smuggled weapons, developing its own technology to strike at Israel's center

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]]> Knesset stymies major cyber attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-stymies-major-cyber-attack/ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:51:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=595982 Website suffers no interruptions, staff still countering hacking attempts

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]]> Hundreds of Palestinians arrested in pre-Ramadan raids https://www.timesofisrael.com/200-palestinians-arrested-in-pre-ramadan-west-bank-raids/ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:24:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=591752 Wave of detentions contributes to sharp fall in terror attacks, security sources say; improved cooperation with PA also said helping. Israel may issue tens of thousands of entry permits

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]]> Army reports sharp drop in West Bank terror attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-reports-sharp-drop-in-west-bank-terror-attacks/ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:31:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=591582 Major arrest spree, better intelligence and improved cooperation with the PA security forces all contributed to the decline in recent months, says regional commander

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