Tag: Islamic Jihad

MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Breaking Dawn: Day 1 Overview

On August 5, 2022, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated Operation Breaking Dawn, targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) organization in the Gaza Strip. A senior PIJ commander was eliminated during the initial strikes. In retaliation, the Islamic Jihad launched a series of rocket attacks directed at southern, central, and lowland Israeli communities. This report covers the initial day of the military engagement as broadcast by Channel 11.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Breaking Dawn: Day 1 Coverage (August 5, 2022)

On August 5, 2022, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Breaking Dawn, targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip. A senior PIJ commander was eliminated during the initial strikes. In retaliation, the PIJ fired rockets toward southern, central, and lowland Israeli communities. Channel 12 provided extensive coverage of these events throughout the day.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Breaking Dawn: August 6, 2022 Coverage

On the second day of Operation Breaking Dawn, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad continued firing rockets toward Israeli communities, including barrages aimed at central Israel in the evening. Simultaneously, the Israel Defense Forces maintained airstrikes against militant targets within the Gaza Strip. The coverage includes a series of special news broadcasts from Channel 12, featuring various presenters throughout the day as the security situation unfolded.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Shield and Arrow: May 9, 2023

On May 9, 2023, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow, targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) organization. The operation began overnight following Lag BaOmer. Three senior PIJ commanders were eliminated during the initial strikes. Consequently, Israeli authorities declared a special security situation in southern communities due to the anticipated threat of retaliatory rocket fire.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Channel 12: Operation Shield and Arrow, May 9, 2023

On the first day of Operation Shield and Arrow, Israel awaited a response from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which did not materialize. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the public alongside defense officials. The broadcast features extensive coverage from Channel 12, including updates from various anchors throughout the evening.

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