-Unclassified- Military-Strategic Information Section // The Strategic Division

-Unclassified- The Gaza Strip Defining Trends Efforts to aid the local resident in Gaza Strip continue, including transfers of food, equipment, and medical supplies. During the past month, there has been an increase in the extent of humanitarian aid transferred into the Gaza Strip, with over 2,500 trucks and 60,000 tons of supplies provided to the residents of the Gaza Strip via the crossings. Despite this, terrorist activity has increased. During the past month, over 20 mortar shells have been launched toward Israeli territory, one hitting close to Kibbutz Netiv Ha'asara (1/4), which suffered the death of a foreign worker last month as a result of rocket launching. In addition, attacks against IDF forces continue, as witnessed by the grenade throwing of a Palestinian towards an IDF force on April 16th and the frequent rioting by Palestinians near the crossings. The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm the citizens or soldiers of the State of Israel and will continue to operate firmly against anyone who uses terror against it. The IDF holds Hamas solely responsible for maintaining peace and quiet in the Gaza Strip.

-Unclassified- Defining Trends The West Bank Terrorist activity in the West Bank has continued over the past month, as witnessed by the several assaults against Israeli civilians and security forces. These assaults contain several cases of rock throwing towards civilians and IDF forces, as well as tossing of Molotov cocktails (26/04) and the injuring of an Israeli civilian (29/04). In addition, arms in large quantities have been discovered on Palestinians. Grenades, hunting rifles, handguns, pipe bombs and RPG missiles are just a fraction of the vast amount of arms confiscated in April, reflecting the repeated attempts to carry out terrorist attacks against Israel's civilians and soldiers. Palestinian Security Force operations in the West Bank continue but their scope and quality must be increased. Israel will not compromise its security and when necessary, the IDF takes actions to prevent terrorist actions from being carried out. Terrorist attacks jeopardize the positive development which has taken place so far in the region.

-Unclassified- Near Ram-On, two explosive devices were confiscated by BGP forces during an IDF operation. A number of Palestinian rioters threw stones at an Israeli civilian bus which accidentally entered the city of Hebron and at another Israeli civilian bus in Alfe Menashe. An Israeli civilian was injured as a result. Near Bracha community, a homemade rifle, 15 nine mm bullets and one empty magazine were confiscated by IDF forces during an arrest. 200 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force near IDF checkpoint of Beitunia. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Three IDF soldiers were injured as a result. Major Events – West Bank April 1 st

-Unclassified- Two explosive devices were confiscated by BGP forces during and IDF operation in Ram-On community. A number of Palestinian rioters threw stones at an Israeli civilian bus which accidentally entered the city of Hebron. Three Israeli civilians were injured as a result. In addition, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the city of Nablus. One Israeli civilian was injured as a result. 50 Palestinian rioters threw stones and flaming tires at the fence and at IDF and BGF forces, near the town of Hashmonaim. The forces dispersed the riot. In addition, Palestinian rioters threw stones at different IDF and BGF forces in the regions of Halamish, Efrat, Yitzhar and Kiryat Sefer. IDF and BGF forces dispersed the riot. Four Palestinian rioters were hurt and one Israeli soldier was injured. Major Events – West Bank April 2 nd

-Unclassified- April 4 th - Two suspicious Palestinians with knives were arrested at IDF checkpoint Kalandia after stating intentions to stab an IDF soldier. No injuries were reported. Several Israeli citizens built an improvised structure in the vicinity of the Shiloh Junction. A BGF force demolished the structure. April 5 th - Three Palestinians with a hunting rifle were arrested by IDF forces near by Migdal Oz community. April 9th – IDF forces confiscated two grenades near the community of Givon. In addition, about 200 Palestinian rioters threw stones towards a BGF force in the village of Nabi Saleh. The BGP dispersed the riot. Two IDF soldiers were injured as a result. April 10th - A pistol was confiscated by the BGP at the IDF checkpoint Alzaiem. Near Bat Ayin, a number of Palestinians, along with a group of Israeli activists, rioted and threw stones towards an IDF force. No injuries were reported. In addition this day, seventeen IED's were turned over to the IDF in a checkpoint near Tul-Karem. April 4 th - April 10 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 12th - The Palestinian Security Forces handed over one 105mm shell, one 120mm shell and a 120mm mortar shell to the Israeli Police in the town of Adoraim. The arms were dismantled by the IDF. April 13th - A number of Israeli residents rioted and threw stones at a Palestinian individual, approximately two km east of the Ofra community. A hand gun and a rifle were confiscated by IDF forces during an arrest in the city of Qalkiliya. In addition, an AK-47 rifle, a hand gun and three magazines were confiscated by IDF forces at Focus checkpoint. In Carmai Tzor, a number of Palestinian rioters threw stones at IDF soldiers. The riot was dispersed by IDF forces. April 12 th – April 13 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- In Ofra, a number of Israeli residents rioted and threw stones at a Palestinian individual. One Palestinian was injured as a result. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A number of Israeli resident rioters vandalized a mosque in the village of Huwwara, south of Nablus. The rioters fled the scene. The Commander of the IDF Judea and Samaria division ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, condemned the acts and conveyed a message to the Palestinians through the Civil Administration to reassure them that the IDF takes the matter of harming holy sites very seriously. The Civil Administration erased the graffiti. The same day, IDF forces demolished an illegal Israeli structure in the Efrat community. IDF forces demolished three illegal Palestinian structures in the regions of Neve Daniel, Tekoa and Revava. Additionally, shots were fired at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the town of Maa'le Shomron. April 14 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 16 th – Near Migdal Oz, a number of Palestinian rioters threw stones at the technical fence and at IDF soldiers. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinian rioters threw stones at the technical fence and at IDF forces in Hashmonaim. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Two IDF soldiers were injured as a result. April 17 th - A Palestinian individual carrying two magazines and two binoculars was arrested by IDF forces in the vicinity of Halamish. April 18 th - BGP forces shot at a vehicle with Israeli license plates that had broken through an IDF checkpoint near the city of Qalkiliya. In the subsequent search, five Palestinian infiltrators and an Israeli citizen were found into the trunk. April 16 th – April 18 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 21 st – Two Palestinians rioted in Hebron, attacking and injuring an Israeli police officer. April 23 rd – Near Shaked, two pipe bombs were discovered by an IDF mobilized patrol. In addition, a shock grenade was found by the community security coordinator of the town of Ittamar. April 20 th – April 23 rd Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- 50 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in Bracha. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Approximately 300 Palestinians demonstrated violently, hurling rocks at IDF forces in the areas of Na'alin, Bil'in and Halamish. In addition, an Israeli settler rioted and damaged Palestinian property in the town of 'Hebron'; several Palestinians began pursuing the settler. Several Palestinians began pursuing the settlers and a riot ensued. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Three Palestinians were injured as a result of these events. April 24 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- An IDF officer's vehicle was fired upon in Utniel. Patrols in the area failed to discover anything. IDF forces confiscated 60 AK-47 bullets during an arrest in the Alfe Menashe community. Shots were fired during an arrest in the Nahal Negohot community. In the search that followed the event, IDF forces discovered the body of a wanted Palestinian man holding an M-16 rifle. One wanted Palestinian was killed and five Palestinian rioters were injured as a result. Near Nahal Negohot, 100 Palestinian rioted, threw stones, Molotov cocktails and paint bottles at the technical fence. IDF forces dispersed the riot. 5 Palestinian rioters were lightly injured as a result. 300 kg of explosives were handed over to an IDF force at an outpost in Yitzhar. Additionally, 27 anti-tank missiles, 18 fragmentation grenades, 18 demolition blocks and five RPG launchers were handed over to an IDF force near the community of Psagot. April 26 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- Ali Ismail Ahmed Sawiti, a wanted member of the Hamas terrorist organization, was killed during a joint IDF-Border Police-ISA arrest operation in the village of Beit Awwa, south of Hebron. A force surrounded the building in which Sawiti was hiding and called on him to surrender. Sawiti refused and opened fire at the forces, which returned fire. The terrorist continued to fire at the force, and was ultimately killed. Sawiti was a member of a Hamas militant squad. He executed five shooting attacks and an explosive device attack between 1999 and One border policeman was killed in one of the shooting attacks six years ago. Two additional border policemen were injured in the attack. April 26 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 27 th - 50 Palestinian rioters threw stones at BGF forces approximately near the community of Gila. One BGP soldier was lightly injured as a result. One ‘Baret’ rifle, two AK-47, two FN handguns and an additional handgun were handed over to IDF forces in Focus camp. Israeli Police forces arrested four suspicious Palestinians and confiscated an M-16 rifle that was in their possession at IDF checkpoint Hakvasim. April 28 th – One 'carbine' rifle was confiscated by IDF forces during an arrest near the Pne Kedem community. In Yitzhar, 30 kg of nitrogen, 25 kg of TNT explosives, one kg of peroxide explosives, two home made rockets and 300 kg of other explosives were handed over to IDF forces. In addition, seven pipe bombs, one IED, two mortar shells and 2.5 kg of home made explosives were handed over to IDF forces in 'Mevo Dotan'. All these arms and devices were dismantled by the IDF. April 27 th – April 28 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 29 th - Four pipe bombs, two shock grenades and one fragmentation grenade were handed over to the Palestinian police in the vicinity of IDF checkpoint Eyal'. In addition, one Palestinian rioted and fought with an Israeli resident, who was injured, near Lutzifer ranch. IDF forces arrested the Palestinian. April 30 th – A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at BGP and IDF forces in Hashmonaim. IDF forces dispersed the riot. In Halamish, approximately 50 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at BGP forces. IDF forces arrested four rioters and dispersed the riot. One IDF soldier was injured. April 29 th – 30 th Major Events – West Bank

-Unclassified- April 2010: 6 Rockets 22 Mortar Shells 1 Graad Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip Yearly Oct – April Total Launchings Monthly

-Unclassified- April 1-30, 2010 Trucks: 2528 Supplies (tons): 60,626 Medical Evacuations: 1339 Fuel (liters): 5.8 million Humanitarian Support – Gaza Strip Erez Crossing Karni Crossing Nahal Oz Crossing Kissufim Crossing Sufa Crossing MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN ‘EREZ’ CROSSING SUMGGLING ATTEMPTS AT THE CROSSINGS (ARCHIVE)

-Unclassified- Major Events – Around Israel April 5 th – 100 Israeli Arabs rioted and threw stones at Israeli Police forces at 'Temple Mount' in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Eilat April 24 th – IDF investigations in the coral reef protection area near the Prinecss Hotel beach in Eilat revealed a suspicious object discovered there on April 24 th to be a 122 mm rocket. These findings strengthen the original belief that the two rockets which were launched on April 22 nd towards Eilat, were fired from the direction of Sinai. The second rocket which was aimed at that area detonated in Aqaba, Jordan. There were no injuries in either incident.

-Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip April 1 st – April 7 th April 1 st – A rocket hit north of Kibbutz Netiv Haasara. As a result, the IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting an ammunition factory in Gaza City, three pinpoint attacks targeting two ammunition warehouses in Khan Yunis, and an ammunition factory in Nuseirat R.C. April 3 rd – Two mortar shells were discovered by IDF forces during an operation in the vicinity of Karni crossing. April 4 th - A rocket launched from Gaza City hit in the vicinity of Kibbutz Mefalsim. April 7 th - Six rockets hit in the vicinity of Kissufim crossing, all landing within Gaza Strip territory. In addition, a rocket was launched at an IDF force near Karni crossing. No injuries were reported.

-Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip April 11 th – April 13 th April 11 th - Two rockets hit near Erez crossing in the Gaza Strip territory. April 12 th Palestinian rioters gathered approx. one km south of Kissufim crossing. The rioters dispersed before IDF forces arrived at the location. April 13 th - Six suspicious Palestinians were identified in the vicinity of Kissufim crossing. After three suspects approached the technical fence, an IDF mobilized patrol fired two mortar shells at the suspects. In addition, IAF aircraft initiated a pinpoint attack targeting the suspects. IDF forces then crossed the technical fence in order to conduct searches of the area, where they discovered three of the bodies of the Palestinians targeted. Two AK-47 rifles, two handguns, three explosive devices and one vest with ammunition were found upon the Palestinians. In addition, a rocket hit near Kissufim crossing inside Gaza Strip territory. Finally, shots were fired towards IDF forces in the vicinity of Karni crossing twice during the course of the day.

-Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip April 14 th – April 17 th April 14th - 70 Palestinian rioted, ignited a fire and threw stones in the vicinity of Karni crossing. IDF forces fired warning shots in order to disperse the riot. April 16th - An armed Palestinian was identified crawling near the technical fence near Karni crossing. The Palestinian threw a grenade and shot at IDF forces, who returned fire. IDF forces conducted scans in the area and found an AK-47, five magazines, a number of grenades and a bullet-proof vest on the body of the suspect. In addition, a number of Palestinians rioted in the vicinity of Karni crossing. IDF forces dispersed the riot. April 17th - A rocket was launched near Kissufim crossing in the Gaza Strip territory.

-Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip April 18 th – April 25 th April 18 th - Twenty Palestinian suspects were identified moving near the technical fence in the vicinity of Erez crossing. IDF forces fired light arms at the suspects. Later that day, three Palestinian suspects were identified moving near the technical fence carrying a heavy object. IDF forces fired mortar shells at the suspects and the suspects dispersed. April 21 st - A civilian discovered a mortar dud near the city of Ashdod. April 24 th - An IDF mobilized force identified 30 Palestinian protesters near the technical fence 4 km NE of Kissufim crossing. IDF forces fired several shots in order to deter their advancement. April 25 th - Shots were fired at IDF workers in the vicinity of Karni crossing. In addition, three mines were discovered by IDF forces during an initiated activity near Kissufim crossing.

-Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip April 27 th – April 29 th April 27 th - A suspicious Palestinian fishing boat was identified near the Gaza Strip shoreline, in the vicinity of Rafah city. An Israeli navy patrol vessel fired several warning shots and brought the three Palestinians aboard the fishing boat in for questioning. Later that day, 50 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at the technical fence near Karni crossing. IDF forces dispersed the riot. April 29 th – A rocket was launched toward Israeli territory. Additionally, 100 Palestinians protested near Sufa crossing. An IDF force fired several warning shots in order to deter their advancement, dispersing the riot.

-Unclassified- Around the IDF April 26 th - A special Task Force from the Border Police is to be positioned in Samaria region to prevent harm to Palestinian property and ensure public order. A special Task Force from the Border Police will be stationed in the northern Samaria region in order to prevent violence from settlers against Palestinians, to prevent property damage and to ensure public order. The force is expected to deal with complex challenges while strengthening regional security. Special Task Force formed to protect Palestinians Army radio reported that the Border Police intends to send experienced veterans to the field that can handle complex situations as part of the task force. The decision came in part due to violent confrontations during Independence Day, where a settler lightly injured an IDF soldier by through a bottle at him.

-Unclassified- Around the IDF April 11 th – High ranking officers and soldiers from various units in the IDF visited 15,000 homes of Holocaust survivors throughout the country. The “Flower for a Survivor” project, which took place for the sixth consecutive year, is part of a bigger project dedicated to keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. The project is being led by the Education and Youth Corps in conjunction with the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel. For this sixth edition, 28 senior officers participated, including Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi. A flower for a Holocaust Survivor During the visit, officers and soldiers are exposed to the personal testimony of survivors while conveying a message, on behalf of the IDF and the State of Israel, of appreciation and the recognition of their victory, as well as their personal and national contribution to the restoration of the State of Israel. Officers and soldiers gave the survivors a special certificate attached with a flower, as a strong connection between IDF soldiers and Holocaust survivors.