Tag: Operation Pillar of Defense

MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Pillar of Defense: November 14, 2012

On November 14, 2012, Israel initiated Operation Pillar of Defense following the targeted killing of senior Hamas commander Ahmed Jabari. This event marked the beginning of a significant escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Following the strike, southern Israel faced heavy rocket fire, while the Israel Defense Forces launched extensive airstrikes against targets within the Gaza Strip. The provided content archives Channel 2's news coverage of the operation's first day.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Operation Pillar of Defense: November 14, 2012

On November 14, 2012, Israel initiated Operation Pillar of Defense following the targeted killing of senior Hamas official Ahmed Jabari. The operation marked a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Gaza. Following the strike, numerous rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israeli communities. In response, the Israel Defense Forces conducted extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Channel 2: Operation Pillar of Defense, Nov 15, 2012 (Day 2)

On the second day of Operation Pillar of Defense, three Israeli civilians were killed by a rocket strike in Kiryat Malachi. During the evening, sirens were triggered across central Israel as rockets were fired toward Tel Aviv for the first time since the 1991 Gulf War.

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Channel 10: Operation Pillar of Defense, Nov 15, 2012 (Day 2)

On the second day of Operation Pillar of Defense, three Israeli civilians were killed by a rocket strike in Kiryat Malachi. Later that evening, sirens sounded across central Israel as rockets were fired toward Tel Aviv for the first time since the 1991 Gulf War.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Channel 2: Operation Pillar of Defense, Nov 18, 2012 (Day 5)

On the fifth day of Operation Pillar of Defense, militants in Gaza launched approximately 100 rockets toward southern Israel, with several causing direct hits in populated areas. Additionally, two separate barrages were fired toward the Gush Dan region during the morning and evening hours. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintained continuous aerial strikes across the Gaza Strip throughout the day. The coverage includes various news segments broadcast on Channel 2.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Channel 2: Operation Pillar of Defense, Day 6 (Nov 19, 2012)

On the sixth day of Operation Pillar of Defense, rocket fire from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel decreased significantly. This decline occurred amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. Simultaneously, the Israel Defense Forces maintained aerial strikes against Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets. The military also continued preparations for a potential ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.

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MediaseriesOct 28, 2026

Channel 2: Operation Pillar of Defense, Day 7 (Nov 20, 2012)

On the seventh day of Operation Pillar of Defense, Hamas intensified rocket fire toward Israel amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Significant incidents included air raid sirens in Jerusalem and a direct hit on a residential building in Rishon LeZion. International diplomatic efforts were underway as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in the region to facilitate a ceasefire agreement.

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