IAF Fly-Over The Presidential Palace In Syria & Aerial Attacks On Open Areas In The Northern And Southern Gaza Strip

2006-06-29

IDF Spokesperson Announcement

IAF fly-over the Presidential Palace in Syria

IAF planes carried out early yesterday morning, June 28th 2006, an operational fly- over above the Presidential Palace near the city of Latakia in Syria. The fly over is part of IDF activity based on the understanding that Syria provides patronage and support for the leaders of terror organizations, for most the Hamas, responsible for the abduction of Cpl. Gilad Shalit.

The IDF will continue to use all means at its disposal against terrorists, the terror leadership, terror infrastructure, and those who provide safe harbor for terrorists, with the aim of returning abducted soldier Cpl. Gilad Shalit to Israel quickly and safely.

IDF Spokesperson Announcement

Aerial attacks on open areas in the northern and southern Gaza Strip

The IDF carried out aerial attacks on several open areas in the northern and southern Gaza Strip yesterday.

The Palestinian Authority, led by the democratically elected Hamas government is fully responsible for any attacks emanating from the Gaza Strip and Israel holds it responsible for the safe and quick return of Cpl. Shalit.

The IDF will continue to employ all means at its disposal to combat terrorists and their infrastructure, in order to defend the citizens of Israel and will continue to make every effort to return Cpl. Shalit home quickly and safely.

Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis