Tag: Gulf War

MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Reshet Bet: The First Night of the Gulf War, Jan 17, 1991

On the night of January 16-17, 1991, the United States and its coalition partners launched a military campaign against Iraq in response to the invasion of Kuwait. Baghdad was subjected to continuous aerial bombardment throughout the night. Following the initial strikes, Saddam Hussein ordered Scud missile attacks against Israel. This report documents the live radio coverage from Reshet Bet during those historic hours.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Gulf War: The Night of the Scud Missiles, January 18, 1991

On the night of January 17-18, 1991, Iraq launched Scud missiles toward central Israel during the second day of the Gulf War. The event triggered widespread air raid sirens, prompting residents to tune into emergency radio broadcasts. Listeners relied on joint broadcasts from Reshet Bet and Galei Tzahal, which utilized the code phrase 'Viper Snake' to alert the public to the incoming threat.

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