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

2. -Unclassified- Defining Trends The West Bank In recent months, a rise in terrorist activity in the West Bank has been identified. In 2010 alone, over 20 knives and 12 explosive devices have been discovered by security forces. Assaults against Israeli vehicles, using rocks and Molotov cocktails, have increased as well. In one such incident, Palestinians near Teqoa threw rocks at a vehicle and injured an Israeli woman (24/2). The IDF has confiscated a large quantity of weapons this past month including 9 mines, a white phosphorous shell, an anti-tank missile, artillery shells, 9-mm bullets, explosive devices, and knives. Moreover, Palestinian attacks continue - as evident by the killing of an IDF soldier (10/2). Palestinian Security Force operations continue to improve but their scope and quality must be increased. Coordination between the IDF, Civil Administration, and Palestinian Security Forces has improved. Together with the Palestinian Security Forces, the IDF prevented a rocket attack on central Israel.

3. -Unclassified- The Gaza Strip Defining Trends Efforts to aid the local residents in the Gaza Strip continue, including transfers of food, equipment, and medical supplies. This month, transfers included an elevator for a hospital, a CT scanner and more. Terrorist activity has continued. This includes attacks on humanitarian targets, such as a Red Cross convoy and Karni crossing. In 2010 alone, over 20 rockets and mortars were fired at Israel. In response to such attacks, the IAF targeted suspicious Palestinians, smuggling tunnels and terrorist infrastructure (3/2, 9/2, 11/2). A smuggling tunnel targeted this month was one of over 40 tunnels detected by Egyptian authorities this past month. The IDF will continue to operate firmly against anyone who uses terror against the State of Israel. Hamas and Hamas alone is responsible for maintaining peace and quiet in the Gaza Strip.

4. -Unclassified- February 2010: 8 Rockets 0 Mortar Shells Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip Yearly Aug 09 – Jan 2010 146 Total Launchings Monthly

5. -Unclassified- February 1-28, 2010 Trucks: 2208 Supplies (tons): 52,128 Medical Evacuations: 1239 Fuel (liters): 6.3 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)

6. -Unclassified- Humanitarian Efforts February 25 th – The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) facilitated the shipment of medical equipment from Israel to Gaza City hospitals as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts on behalf of Gaza residents. Among the supplies transferred were a CT scanner—the first of its kind in Gaza Red Crescent hospitals—brought to the Al-Quds hospital, elevator maintenance supplies which will allow for greater patient mobility at the Shiffa hospital, and spare parts for a mammography scanner that provides for the early identification of breast cancer. Transfers of medical supplies to Gaza’s hospitals is part of COGAT’s humanitarian efforts— which take place on a daily basis on all levels—that are made on behalf of the residents of the Gaza Strip, with an emphasis on meeting medical needs. Medical Supplies Transferred to Gaza Hospitals via Israel

7. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 2 nd – IDF forces on patrol near Migdalim discovered 19 cases of artillery shells. Near Kalkilya, IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a knife and 3 explosive devices. February 3 rd – IDF forces confiscated 450 9-mm bullets during an operation in a village near Adura. Approximately ten Palestinian demonstrators rolled burning tires and hurled stones at BGP forces near Kalandia RC. In the process of dispersing the riot, BGP forces injured one Palestinian lightly. February 1 st -4 th PALMACHIM BEACH IDF forces arrested three Palestinians in the West Bank — two carrying pipe-bombs and bullets near Tapuach junction and one suspicious Palestinian in Hebron found carrying a knife. An explosive barrel and cellular detonation system was found near the Palmachim beach.

8. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank Weekend February 4 th -6 th February 4 th – IDF forces confiscated an improvised weapon during a patrol near Mavo Dotan. February 5 th – IDF forces on a routine patrol near Shilo discovered an improvised explosive device. February 6 th – Approximately 30 Palestinians demonstrated and threw rocks at IDF forces near Hirvat Tzafa (close to Gush Etzion). IDF forces responded with warning shots; no injuries were reported. IDF forces arrested a suspicious Palestinian carrying a knife.

9. -Unclassified- February 8 th – IDF forces arrested a Palestinian with a 25 cm knife near Kalandia checkpoint. An improvised pipe-bomb was thrown at IDF forces on patrol in El-Arov village (near Migdal Oz). IDF forces arrested 2 Hamas operatives with two pipe bombs. February 9 th – A community security coordinator identified a suspicious Palestinian near Bracha. The coordinator fired a warning shot, which went stray and lightly injured the Palestinian. Israeli security forces dismantled a house and synagogue in Givat Menashe. Major Events – West Bank February 7 th -9 th

10. -Unclassified- A Palestinian stabbed and killed an IDF soldier at Tapuach junction. The Rechalim community security coordinator, who was on patrol nearby, lightly injured the aggressor with his patrol car. The attacker, together with two other Palestinians, were detained for questioning. Major Events – West Bank February 9 th -11 th February 10th – Palestinian security forces turned over 9 mines (MK5) and a white phosphorous shell to IDF forces near Jenin. 11 Israelis threw rocks at Palestinians near Yitzhar. Israeli police forces arrested 2 suspicious Palestinians with knives. IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying 7 full magazines of ammunition near Shani. TAPUACH JUNCTION

11. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 12 th – A Palestinian attempted to stab a soldier on patrol in Hebron. In response, the soldier shot the Palestinian, who was severely injured and later died in an Israeli hospital. February 13 th – Two suspicious Palestinians with knives were arrested, one of them near Kalandia checkpoint. An Israeli civilian found a mortar shell near Shavei Shomron and turned it over to IDF forces in the area. Weekend February 12 th -13 th

12. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 14 th -16 th February 14 th – IDF forces near Ofra arrested a suspicious Palestinian carrying a 30 cm knife. February 15 th - IDF forces arrested two Palestinians carrying 3 explosive devices and a knife. IDF forces in Bir Zeit arrested a Palestinian carrying a gun. BGP forces and Israeli security forces in the West Bank demolished an Israeli building in Alon More. February 16 th – A number of Palestinians and Israeli demonstrators threw rocks at each other. The Israeli police arrived quickly and arrested 6 Palestinians, one who was armed with a knife. A number of Palestinian demonstrators in Hebron hurled rocks at Israeli civilians, lightly injuring one.

13. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 16 th -18 th February 17 th – Israeli security forces dismantled two Israeli buildings in Revava. Two Palestinian buildings were dismantled as well — one near Kiryat Arba and another near Maon. February 18 th – Four Palestinians were arrested - two men and a woman were armed with knives and one was carrying two pipe bombs. An Israeli civilian found two shells near Ganot and reported this to IDF forces in the area. The Palestinian police discovered an armor-piercing shell and handed it over to IDF forces near Adori’im.

14. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 19 th – 1200 Palestinians demonstrated and hurled rocks at the Security Fence near Bil’in, severely damaging the fence. February 20th – A number of Palestinians demonstrated near Kalandia checkpoint, hurling rocks at an army vehicle and lightly injuring three BGP soldiers. Weekend February 19 th -20 th A group of Palestinians attempted to run over IDF soldiers near Har Gilo. No soldiers were injured. IDF forces pursued the Palestinians, who shot at the IDF forces. IDF forces responded with fire and 3 Palestinians were injured—one severely, one moderately, and one lightly. A Palestinian attempted to run over an IDF soldier. Soldiers pursued the vehicle and shot at it. One Palestinian was severely injured and another Palestinian was lightly injured. BIL’IN DEMONSTRATOR

15. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 21 st – Approximately 50 Palestinians and left-wing Israelis demonstrated near Shedma. IDF forces shot warning shots and 2 shock grenades toward the demonstrators. No injuries were reported. Approximately 50 Israelis entered Jericho in order to pray in the town’s synagogue. IDF and BGP forces evacuated them. February 22 nd – IDF forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a 30 cm knife and a pipe bomb near Beqa’ot crossing. February 21 st -23 rd A rocket launch was thwarted from the West Bank. The IDF identified a Qassam rocket which was manufactured in the West Bank and intended to be launched towards Israel. The detection of the rocket is due to the successful cooperation between the IDF, Civil Administration, and Palestinian Security Forces.

16. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank February 23 rd – Dozens of Palestinians demonstrated in Hebron, burning tires and hurling stones at IDF soldiers in the area. The soldiers responded with riot dispersal gear. No injuries or damage to property has been reported. Five Israeli vehicles were damaged by stones thrown at them west of Bethlehem. February 23 rd -25 th February 24th – A suspicious Palestinian was arrested in Hebron and was found carrying a knife. Palestinian security forces confiscated an anti-tank missile and turned it over to IDF forces near Psagot. A number of Palestinians demonstrators near Teqoa threw rocks at an Israeli vehicle, lightly injuring an Israeli woman. BURNING TIRES DURING DEMONSTRATION

17. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank Weekend February 25 th -28 th February 25 th – A number of Palestinian demonstrators hurled rocks at BGP forces in Hebron, injuring a BGP soldier. Later, BGP forces arrested 8 Hamas activists in Hebron. A number of Palestinians hurled rocks at an Israeli vehicle near Sha’arei Tikva. As a result, the car flipped over and the Israeli civilian was injured lightly. Israeli Police forces arrested a Palestinian carrying a 16 cm knife in Gush Etzion. February 26 th – Approximately 300 Palestinians and left-wing Israelis demonstrated violently near Itzhar. IDF forces responded with riot dispersal gear, injuring 4 Palestinians. February 27 th – A number of Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails at IDF forces by Hadar. IDF forces responded with fire and moderately injured 4 Palestinian. IDF forces confiscated an assault rifle and 2 sub-machine guns. A number of Palestinian demonstrators hurled rocks at IDF forces in Hebron. A Palestinian was arrested as a result.

18. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank The original routing would have included Palestinian agricultural land on the Israeli side of the fence, including many olive trees. In September 2007, the High Court ruled that the fence route near Bil’in should be altered and an alternative routing be proposed that would include the town’s land on the eastern side. The relocation of the olive trees and the security fence began. The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with the law and the decisions made by the High Court of Justice. Relocation of Olive Trees in Accordance with Court Ruling In accordance with an Israeli High Court of Justice ruling, the security fence near Bil’in will be relocated. Olive trees in the area will be relocated, in coordination with Palestinian land owners in Bil’in. FENCE NEAR BIL’IN

19. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 1 st – A suspicious Palestinian was identified near Kissufim crossing. In response, IDF forces fired and injured the Palestinian. The Palestinian was evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. Palestinians near Karni crossing opened fire on an Israeli farmer. IDF forces returned fire. According to the Palestinian media, one Palestinian was injured. The Israeli police discovered a homemade explosive device on Barnea Beach and in Kshatot Beach in Ashdod. Also, Israeli police discovered a suspicious object in Ashkelon’s Zikim beach. February 2 nd – A rocket was launched from near Kissufim crossing, landing in an open area near Kibbutz Nirim. An Israeli Bedouin crossed over the border into the Gaza Strip. He was arrested by the Hamas and later released. The man, who suffers from mental health problems, has tried to cross into Jordan, Egypt, and Palestinian Authority territories in the past. February 1 st -2 nd

20. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 3 rd – Following the previous day’s rocket attack, the Israeli Air Force attacked 2 targets in southern Gaza Strip - a smuggling tunnel near Rafah crossing and two buildings in Dahania airport. Palestinian media reports 3 deaths. Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip near Rafah. A rocket was launched from near Beit Hanoun, landing near Sderot. February 4 th – An explosive device was detonated near a Red Cross convoy by Erez crossing. February 3 rd -4 th

21. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 7 th –Egyptian authorities discovered 5 tunnels near Rafah crossing. A rocket was fired from near Beit Hanoun, landing by Nir Am. 2 Palestinian fishing boats entered Israeli territorial waters. INF forces shot several warning shots and brought the Palestinians to Ashdod port for questioning. February 8 th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing. A rocket was fired from near Kissufim crossing. An explosion was heard near Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha. February 7 th -9 th February 9th – Egyptian authorities discovered a tunnel near Rafah crossing. In response to Palestinian rocket fire at Israeli communities, the IAF sent 2 fighter planes targeting 4 buildings in the Dahaniya airport suspicious of engaging in acts of terrorism.

22. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 10 th – Egyptian authorities detected 9 tunnels near Rafah crossing. 4 suspicious Palestinians were identified near Erez crossing. Three were arrested and questioned. One of the Palestinian was injured lightly from a gun shot. February 11th – A Palestinian fired an RPG missile at an IDF tank patrolling the Israeli side of the security fence near Karni crossing. No Israelis were injured. In response, the tank fired two shells, injuring the Palestinian. IDF forces entered the Gaza Strip in order to treat the Palestinian for his wounds. Palestinian news sources report that two Palestinians were lightly injured from the Israeli response. IDF forces opened fire at a squad of terrorist operatives preparing to carry out a terror attack in the area of Karni crossing killing one Palestinian and severely injuring another. Palestinian media reports that both Palestinians were killed. February 10 th -11 th

23. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip Weekend February 12 th -13 th February 12 th – 4 suspicious Palestinians, two of whom were armed, were detected near Kissufim crossing. In response, IDF forces fired 12 mortar shells in their direction. No injuries were reported. In a separate incident, an explosive device was detonated; two IDF helicopters responding to the explosion shot at armed Palestinians in the area. Again, no injuries were reported. During a patrol following the event, IDF forces found another explosive device. February 13 th – Egyptian authorities detected 2 tunnels near Rafah crossing. A rocket was launched from the Jabaliyah RC and landed near Erez crossing, inside the Gaza Strip.

24. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 14 th -18 th February 14 th – 3 suspicious Palestinian fisherman boats entered Israeli territorial waters. 4 Palestinians were brought in for questioning. February 16 th – An explosive was found and confiscated by IDF forces near Kissufim crossing. February 17 th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing. February 18 th – An IDF soldier was lightly injured when an explosive device was detonated near Kissufim crossing during a routine patrol. Further patrolling led to the discovery of another explosive device. 2 rockets were fired from near Kissufim crossing. One rocket hit the fence while the other landed in the Gaza Strip, near the fence.

25. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip Weekend February 19 th -20 th February 20 th – Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels near Rafah crossing. In response to rocket firing near Kissufim crossing, IDF forces shot at 4 suspicious Palestinians in the area and the IAF attacked the suspects as well. According to Palestinian news, 3 Palestinians were moderately injured in the attack.

26. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip February 21 th -24 th February 21 st – IDF forces shot 5 shells and a rocket at a Palestinian suspected of placing an explosive near Erez crossing. The Palestinian was injured. Two mortar shell duds were found - one near Nahal Oz and another by a patrol near Kissufim crossing. Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing. February 22nd – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing. An explosive device was detected near the technical fence by Sufa crossing. February 23rd – Egyptian authorities detected 3 tunnels near Rafah crossing. February 24th – Egyptian authorities detected 8 tunnels near Kerem Shalom.

27. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip Weekend February 25 th -28 th February 25 th – Egyptian authorities detected a tunnel near Rafah crossing. February 26 th – IDF forces shot at 4 suspicious Palestinians near Kerem Shalom crossing attempting to place explosives by the security fence. One Palestinian was injured. February 27 th – Egyptian authorities detected 5 tunnels near Rafah crossing. February 28 th – IDF forces identified and dismantled an explosive near Kissufim crossing. Approximately 1000 Arab-Israelis demonstrated near the Temple Mount, hurling rocks at visitors. As a result, 2 BGP forces and 20 Arab-Israelis were injured. 7 Arab-Israelis were arrested. Tourists identified an old grenade near Almagor and handed it over to Israeli Police forces.

28. -Unclassified- Northern Arena February 6 th – Two children accidentally entered a minefield in the Golan, where a mine exploded. Both children were injured severely and were taken by helicopter to Rambam hospital. GOLAN MINEFIELD February 17 th – Three armed Lebanese were detected near the Kissufit outpost in the North. The IDF submitted a violation report to the UN. February 22 nd – Two armed Lebanese and a Lebanese tractor and truck were detected near Kissufit and Misgav outposts in the north. In response, the IDF submitted a violation report to the UN. February 25 th – Two minorities ran over a soldier near Kiryat Shmona,, moderately injuring him, and stealing his M-16 assault weapon.

29. -Unclassified- International Arena February 18 th – The Israeli government continues its official assistance to Haiti as part of the global effort for reconstruction in Haiti. A school serving 400 pupils was opened in the IDF tent compound left in place after the initial emergency relief delegation departed in January. Haiti

30. -Unclassified- Around the IDF February 14 th – Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff of the United States Military, Admiral Michael G. Mullen arrived in Israel during a tour of the region in order to meet with the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, and to attend briefings from senior commanders of the General Staff. The discussion focused on cooperation between the two militaries and mutual security challenges. Admiral Michael G. Mullen Visits Israel ADMIRAL MULLEN AND LT. GEN. ASHKENAZI

31. -Unclassified- Around the IDF February 21 st – An official ceremony marking the launch of the IAF’s new air plane, the ‘Eitan’, took place and was attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan. The ‘Eitan’ is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of flying for over 20 hours non-stop and carrying hundreds of kilograms of equipment. The ‘Eitan’, developed through cooperation between the Israel Aerospace Industries and the IAF, marks a technological breakthrough and a new level in the air force’s ability to operate against threats. IAF Launches the ‘Eitan’ Air Plane THE EITAN

32. -Unclassified- Around the IDF February 21 st – The IDF commemorated Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers with Unknown Burial Places. The Hebrew date, the 7 th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, was chosen because on this day, Moses passed away and was buried in an unknown burial place. There are 568 fallen IDF soldiers whose burial places are unknown. The national ceremony at Har Herzl military cemetery was attended by President Shimon Peres, Chief of the General Staff, LTG Gabi Ashkenazi, Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai and other senior officials. The Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers with Unknown Burial Places LT. GEN. ASHKENAZI, PRESIDENT PERES, AND DEPUTY DEFENSE MINISTER VILNAI