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On December 27, 2008, Israeli forces launched a significant military operation against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. This action followed weeks of rocket fire directed at southern Israeli communities. The operation, which took place during the holiday of Hanukkah, was officially designated as Operation Cast Lead.
This broadcast summarizes the first day of Operation Cast Lead. It features a special public address by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert alongside the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This broadcast summarizes the events of the first day of Operation Cast Lead. It features a special public address by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert alongside the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This collection features news broadcasts from the first week of Operation Cast Lead, aired on Israel's Channel 2 between December 28, 2008, and January 3, 2009. Anchored by Yonit Levi and Danny Kushmaro, the reports document the initial phase of the conflict. The coverage focuses on Israeli Air Force strikes in the Gaza Strip and the subsequent escalation of rocket fire from Hamas, which reached cities like Ashdod and Beersheba for the first time.
On January 3, 2009, following a week of aerial bombardment, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Cast Lead. This marked the first time Israeli ground forces entered the territory since the 2005 disengagement. The operation involved dividing the Gaza Strip into three distinct sectors. These ground maneuvers were conducted in coordination with ongoing strikes from both naval and air assets.
This collection features news broadcasts from the third week of Operation Cast Lead, aired on Israel's Channel 2 between January 11 and 17, 2009. The reports cover the final stages of the military operation. Throughout the week, diplomatic efforts intensified to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. These negotiations ultimately led to the conclusion of the military campaign by the end of the week.