Courtesy: IDF Blog

2014 has barely begun, but terrorists haven’t wasted a moment in attacking Israel. In January alone, terrorists from Gaza fired rockets at Israel 28 times, a dramatic increase from previous months.

The threat of terror does not cease, and the IDF is always ready, 24/7, to prevent terror attacks.

Share the true story of the terror threats we face with your friends and family. This article will be updated throughout the year whenever a terror attack or attempt occurs and is made public.

February 9:

The Israel Air Force targets Gazan terrorist Ahmad Kharti, eliminating imminent threats to Israel

 

February 8:

Rocket from Gaza hits Sdot Negev Regional Council in southern Israel. Nor damage or injuries were inflicted by the rocket.

 

February 6:

11:16 PM:  A second rocket from Gaza is fired at southern Israel and explodes in an open area.

 

10:03 PM: Rocket from Gaza fired at Israel and explodes in open area in southern Israel

 

7:13 PM: Firebomb and rocks thrown at civilian Israeli bus near Jenin, causing damage but fortunately no injuries.

February 5:

Soldiers uncover a submachine gun, munitions and an improvised explosive device (IED) in the northern part of Judea and Samaria. A suspect was detained at the scene.

 

 

 

February 4:

As children were on their way to school in the morning, a rocket was fired from Gaza and landed in the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel.

 

January saw a dramatic Increase in terror from Gaza.

January 2014 in Review:

• Rock-Throwing Incidents: 468

 

• Firebombs: 121

 

• Shootings: 2

 

• Injured Israeli Civilians: 14

 

• Security Forces Injured: 14

 

Weapons Seized:

• Firearms: 12

 

• Improvised Firearms: 7

 

• Explosive Devices: 5

 

• Knives: 30

 

January 31:

A rocket is fired into Eilat but was intercepted by the Iron Dome System before it had the chance to touch down and explode

 

 

January 30:

 10:33 PM: Soldiers uncover three rifles at a crossing near Tulkarem

 

 

10:06 PM: A rocket from Gaza hits southern Israel in an open area near Netivot

 

 

5:52 PM: Palestinians throw rocks at an Israeli car driving near Ni’lin. The rocks caused damage to the vehicle.

 

 

January 29:

12:06 PM: A Palestinian man opens fire [with weapon pictured below] at Israeli civilians and soldiers near Ofra

The terrorist’s weapon

 

 

January 27:

8:59 AM: During the night, IDF soldiers discover three rifles and ammunition an arrest near Nablus. The weapons were seized and the suspect detained 

 

 

8:46 AM: For the second time in a week, terrorists detonate an explosive device at an IDF vehicle near the Gaza security fence. No injuries were reported

 

 

IDF soldiers seize three firearms and ammunition in the Etzion region of Judea and Samaria

January 25 & 26:

Firebombs thrown at Israeli civilian vehicles in Judea and Samaria. Damage was caused to the vehicles in both cases

 

 

January 23:

Southern Israelis are warned to take cover as red alert sirens are sounded ahead of a potential rocket attack

 

 

January 22:

9:09 PM: Two Firebombs are hurled at a civilian bus near Yizhar, damaging the bus

 

 

1:43 AM: The IDF successfully targets a Gazan terrorist, Ahmad Za’anin, who was in the process of planning more attacks

 

 

IDF soldiers seize firearms in the Judean and Ephraim regions of Judea and Samaria 

 

January 21:

9:54 PM: IDF soldiers discover a weapon hidden in a child’s backpack 

 

 

8:44 AM: Terrorists detonate an explosive at the Gaza border fence in an attempt to harm soldiers. Thankfully, there were neither injuries nor damage

 

 

8:31 AM: IDF forces discover military-grade explosive, an Uzi firearm and ammunition during a search near Jenin

 

 

IDF forces seize weapons and ammunition in Judea and Samaria:

 

 January 20:

Terrorists fire a rocket into southern Israel from Gaza, but did not cause damage or injuries.

 

 

January 19:

Terrorists fire a rocket at southern Israel

 

 

JANUARY 18:

Terrorist opens fire in the direction of civilians in Migdal Oz. Soldiers apprehended the attacker.

 

 

January 16:

Five rockets from Gaza fired at Israel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weapons and ammunition seized in the Menashe region of Judea and Samaria:

January 15:

10:59 PM: Rocks hit and damage an Israeli vehicle near Hebron

 

 

10:56 PM: An Israeli vehicle is hit by gunfire while driving near Nablus

 

 

5:04 PM: A firebomb is thrown at Israeli vehicle near Hebron and damages the car

 

 

January 13:

13,000 teens “graduate” from Hamas’ teen terror program

January 12:

Rocks are thrown at an Israeli bus near Bethlehem, damaging the bus

 

 

January 9:

Terrorists fire three mortars from Gaza into Israel

 

 

January 8:

10:46 PM: Three firebombs are thrown at an Israeli bus driving near Bethlehem, damaging it

 

 

9:53 PM: Two firebombs are thrown at an Israeli civilian vehicle near Bethlehem

 

 

10:29 AM: An Israeli woman is injured by rocks thrown at her vehicle while driving near Qalqilya. She had to be evacuated to a hospital for treatment

 

 

Firearms seized in the Benjamin Region of Judea and Samaria:

 

 

 

January 7:

IDF forces discover an illegal rifle, knife and ammunition in Jericho

 

 

January 6:

10:28 PM: An Israeli civilian is injured by a grenade thrown near Rachel’s Tomb in Judea and Samaria

 

 

8:33 PM: A grenade is thrown at an IDF base near Bethlehem. No injuries were reported

 

 

2:07 PM: A firebomb is thrown at an Israeli civilian vehicle while passing near Qalqilya

 

 

January 4:

10:53 PM: IDF forces detain four Palestinians who were carrying knives and improvised weapons near Migdal Oz

 

 

10:26 PM:  Four firebombs and rocks thrown at Israeli vehicles driving near Bethlehem and damaged one of the vehicles