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For October 27 - 31, 2003
Terrorism and Prevention in Israel
Top terrorists captured by IDF. Two senior terrorist commanders were captured in IDF raids early Saturday morning. Both terrorists were found inside hospitals; one had been wounded after a bomb he was building exploded, and the other was hiding in a hospital basement with a gun. Both had been involved in terrorist attacks against Israelis. More
Palestinian terrorists could carry out chemical attacks. Israeli security officials have said that Palestinian terror organizations have the ability to carry out chemical attacks in Israel. Since the late 1990's, traces of pesticides, rat poisoning and other toxic chemicals have been found after at least five bombings. In some cases, nails and bolts packed into explosives had been dipped in rat poison. More
Hizbullah planning large attack in the north. The Israeli Defense Minister said that Hizbullah is planning a large-scale terrorist attack on Israel's northern border. On Monday, Hizbullah fired anti-tank missiles and mortars into Israel. More
7 suicide attacks thwarted in 10 days. Security forces have thwarted seven potential suicide bomb attacks in Israel in the past ten days, including a double suicide attack that would have taken place in Beit She'an. More
EU Parliament Members Visit Israel
On Monday, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addressed a group of 200 European Parliamentarians visiting Jerusalem. They are on a four-day Mideast mission entitled "A Moment for Peace." In his address, Prime Minister Sharon said that Israel would agree to recognize a Palestinian state and, at the third stage of the Roadmap, would discuss settlements, borders and security zones. In reference to the security fence, he said that the need for the fence would disappear as soon as terror disappeared. He spoke of wanting to implement good will measures towards the Palestinians, but that easing restrictions could lead to more terror attacks. Meanwhile, Israel has in fact lifted some restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza. More
Ahmed Qurei to Continue as Head of PA Government
In anticipation of the end of his one-month term as head of the Palestinian Authority's emergency cabinet, PA Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said he would continue to serve as the head of the Palestinian government. Still under discussion, however, is the issue of control over Palestinian security forces. One man being considered for the Interior Ministry portfolio is Abdel Razak al Yahiya, but any security decisions would not be implemented without the cooperation of Yasser Arafat and the national security council. Yahiya served as Interior Minister in 2002 for a short time, but he faced opposition from Arafat. More
Israel and US to Fund Rocket-Intercepting Laser
Israel and the United States will spend at least $57 million on the development of a laser cannon capable of shooting down short-range missiles. Israel plans to use the "Nautilus" laser weapon to protect its northern border from the Katyusha rockets fired by Hizbullah. The terrorist group currently has about 11,000 rockets aimed at Israel. In 1996 the laser beam system was successfully tested in New Mexico, and it now needs funding to become a practical weapon. It has significant potential to aid the war on terror. More
Noa Becomes UN Good Will Ambassador
Israeli singer and songwriter Achinoam Nini - known as "Noa" to her fans - was appointed last week to serve as a UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Ambassador. This appointment marks the first time that an Israeli entertainer has been chosen to be a good will ambassador for a UN organization. The FAO program uses the popularity of international entertainers and sports heroes to bring attention to world hunger. The announcement of Noa's appointment took place on World Food Day in Rome, Italy. More
