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  Israel Defense Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Israel is the only country which currently has female conscription, but about a third of female conscripts (more than double the figure for men) are exempted, mainly for religious reasons.
Israel's military technology is most famous for its guns, armored vehicles ( tanks, tank-converted APCs, armoured bulldozers etc) and rocketry (missiles and rockets).
Currently Israel is the only country in the world with an anti-ballistic missile defense system " Hetz " and working with the USA on development of a tactical high energy laser system against medium range rockets (called Nautilus THEL).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces   (2868 words)

  
 Think-Israel
Israel suffered heavy casualties when the PA was only on the road to sovereignty; the price might be even higher were a fully sovereign Palestinian state to decide to go to war.
Israel must insist on retaining the right to operate throughout the territory in perpetuity, not only for a limited number of years, not only in emergency situations, and not only upon the approval of third parties.
Israel, for example, should insist on retaining control over an area at least three kilometers to the north of the main east-west road leading from Tel Aviv to north Jerusalem, which cannot be permitted to run so close to Palestinian-held territory.
www.think-israel.org /amidror.hardlearned.html   (3777 words)

  
 Israeli Security Forces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Shin Bet (Israel Internal Security Service) : Shin-Bet's duties are to protect ministers and high public officials (such as the president or the head of police), to prevent the violent insurrection, to gather intelligence, to pinpoint terrorist cells and prevent them from causing damage.
The ISF have a worldwide reputation as one of the best in their fields, especially in counter-terrorism.
The ISF is known for its creativity and innovation in resolving very difficult situations.
www.1-free-software.com /en/wikipedia/i/is/israeli_security_forces.html   (581 words)

  
 Articles - Israeli Security Forces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
YAMAM is the elite civilian counter terrorism unit of Israel.
The ISF have a viewed by most experts as one of the best in their fields, especially in counter-terrorism.
The ISF works within tight budgets are known for creativity and innovation in resolving difficult situations.
www.chainsawcenter.com /articles/Israeli_Security_Forces   (719 words)

  
 Al-Ahram Weekly | Region | Whose security?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The repeated demand that the new Palestinian leadership guarantee Israel's security by ending all violence from the outset of the peace process ignores the current heated debate among the armed Palestinian groups, and within the wider Palestinian society, about what is legitimate resistance to 36 years of illegal and brutal occupation.
Security, according to some of Israel's 14 submitted reservations to the roadmap, also means protection from any measure that might threaten the Jewishness of the Israeli state.
Israel's security, according to Sharon, can only be ensured by the abandonment of even the potential for armed struggle against the occupation -- and the demilitarisation must take place before he takes any concrete action to end the occupation.
weekly.ahram.org.eg /2003/642/re5.htm   (2837 words)

  
 Israel and the occupied territories
The Government and security forces have stated that they did not target journalists due to their profession; however, three journalists were killed and at least five were injured while covering events in the occupied territories during the year (see Section 2.a.
Israel was assigned control of certain civil functions and was responsible for all security in portions of the occupied territories categorized as Area C. Israel and the PA were assigned varying degrees of control and jurisdiction over the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Security forces killed at least 990 Palestinians and 2 foreign nationals and injured 4,382 Palestinians and other persons during the year, some of whom were innocent bystanders.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2002/18278.htm   (18764 words)

  
 Israel and the occupied territories
In Israel, security detainees were held in IDF detention camps such as the Megiddo and Ketsiot facilities, and in special sections of police detention facilities.
Security forces killed at least 573 Palestinians and 1 foreign national and injured 2,992 Palestinians and other persons during the year, some of whom were innocent bystanders.
Israeli security forces often impeded the provision of medical assistance to Palestinian civilians by strict enforcement of internal closures that prevented passage of ambulances, asserting in some cases that emergency vehicles have been used to facilitate terrorist transit and operations.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27929.htm   (17755 words)

  
 Israel
While the security forces are entitledto summon persons for questioning if certain safeguards against arbitrariness are met, their preference for widescale and warrant-less detentions without charge-even if most detainees are released within two weeks-threatens the rule of law.
Article XIV states, "Israel and the Palestinian Authority shall exercise their powers and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement with due regard to internationally accepted norms and principles of human rights and the rule of law." Further commitments are made in annexes to the Agreement.
While Israel is entitled to restrict entry at its borders in a manner consistent with international law, it has an obligation as the occupying power to ease the economic hardship caused by its restrictions on movement.
www.hrw.org /reports/1995/Israel.htm   (17918 words)

  
 Security forces thwart terror attack in central Israel
Security forces thwarted a major terror attack in central Israel today when they arrested two Tanzim terrorists, one of whom was carrying a bag with a powerful explosive device.
Security forces went on high alert in the Sharon region this morning due to intelligence warnings of an impending terror attack.
Security forces launched an extensive manhunt in the village and located the terrorist shortly afterwards.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/935183/posts   (304 words)

  
 Israeli_Security_Forces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The list includes military, government agencies, law enforcement organizations and public officials as well as voluntary first aid organization, operated by civilians, and assisted by the state of Israel.
Most Israeli citizens upon reaching age 18 are required to serve three years in one of these organizations.
The IDF operates air, ground and naval forces in order to protect Israel against foreign armies and terrorist s.
copernicus.subdomain.de /ISF   (842 words)

  
 israelinsider: Israel's daily online news magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
It's time to admit that our leadership is being reckless, that Sharon's Gaza plan is a disaster in the making, and that Israel is headed for trouble.
Let us learn from the Ukraine and vow not to leave the road to the Knesset or the PM's residence, or even his Sycamore ranch until free and fair elections are called.
The fact that Israel is a tiny, besieged democracy surrounded by an Arab world whose main desire is to extinguish it, has been lost in a sea of media bias.
web.israelinsider.com   (686 words)

  
 Israel Security and Defense Industry News - Fighting Terrorism
israel security and defense news with terrorism idf forces and ministry.
In 1995, The Israel News Agency was born.
Today, we are proud to introduce The Israel Security News - providing the latest news and developments from the world's leading and most respected country for governmental and corporate security and defense.
www.israelnewsagency.com /israelsecuritynews.html   (348 words)

  
 Israel Special Forces - Private Security Guards
About Us Israel Special Forces is an Israeli based security company that was founded in 1992.
We give solutions to those with a need for bodyguards and private security services, as well as to larger commercial bodies with a need for security consulting and/or training.
While still in service our stuff was trained to provide private security services to high level army commanders and to government officials.
www.israel-bodyguards.net   (212 words)

  
 DEBKAfile, Political Analysis, Espionage, Terrorism Security
The US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice’s main objective, which is to secure Palestinian coordination - instead of suicide bombings, missile and mortar fire for Israel’s pull-out from Gaza - is liable to run foul of internal Palestinian feuding on the issue.
Hamas claims that one of the Fatah captives (hostages) they seized Tuesday, July 19, in the northern district “confessed” the PA was planning to murder the heads of the Hamas “military” arm, the Ezz-e-din al Qassam Battalions.
Israel and Abbas Are Powerless to Reach the Netanya Bombing Masterminds
www.debka.com   (2108 words)

  
 Israel News Agency
Israel Security And Defense Conference Set For New York
This is the only Israel Government Press Office accredited Web news organization operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If our professionals are placing their valuable time here rather than at a corporate, hi-tech company - they will need to feed their families and pay their electric bills during this present political crisis.
www.israelpr.com /israelnews.html   (928 words)

  
 Arab Terrorists Arrested by Israel Security Forces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Jerusalem----October 25....In the course of IDF and Israeli security forces activity that has taken place since the assassination of the late Minister Rechavam Zeevy on October 17, 2001, 42 terrorists with direct connections to terrorist actions have been arrested.
In the course of IDF, and security forces, activity in Kfar Rima, many terrorists were arrested.
The following is a partial list of terrorists arrested, and their organizational affiliations.
www.israelnewsagency.com /pmo10.25b.html   (94 words)

  
 Jerusalem Post | Breaking News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World
Police say situation coming under control after series of blasts strike public transit, wounding one.
Jewish education and a connection to Israel are the recipe for a stronger Jewish identity.
Psychologists apply their concept of conflict management to the disengagement arena.
www.jpost.com /Editions/2001/10/24/News/News.36853.html   (348 words)

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