1. -Unclassified- The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information Section The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information Section July 1 st – July 15 th

2. -Unclassified- The West Bank Palestinian riots continued on a daily basis during the time of this report; over 57 major cases were noted, including instances in which rioters threw rocks and Molotov cocktails. Attacks against Israeli civilian vehicles are a growing trend. Arms were confiscated by IDF forces over the reported period as well, including ammunition and handguns. Terrorist attacks continue in the West Bank. During the period of 1 July — 15 July, there were attempts to assault IDF and BGP forces, as well as instances in which IED’s and light arms fire were used. Palestinian security force operations in the West Bank continue, but their scope and quality must be increased. When necessary, the IDF takes actions to prevent terrorist attacks from being carried out. Defining Trends

3. -Unclassified- The Gaza Strip Government policy on allowing goods into the Gaza Strip continues; crossings are now able to absorb over 300 trucks per day. During 1-15 July, 2,472 trucks transported 59,959 tons of supplies into the Gaza Strip. Hamas continues to act aggressively against Israel. In addition to Hamas’ own terrorist activities, the organization allows various terrorist groups to use the territory under it control to launch rockets and carry out other attacks. There has been a recent increase in rocket fire originating from the Gaza Strip. In the period relevant to this report, 14 rockets and mortars were fired at Israeli citizens. In response to these attacks, the IAF initiated pinpoint strikes against Hamas’ terrorist infrastructure in the Strip, such as tunnels, ammunitions manufacturing warehouses, and training camps. Defining Trends

4. -Unclassified- Civilian Support – Gaza Strip 1 - 15 July 2011 Trucks: 2,472 Supplies (tons): 59,959 Medical Evacuations: 781 Fuel (liters): None. Heavy-duty diesel Is now delivered directly from Egypt Cooking Gas (tons): 1,517 Exports: none (out of season)

5. -Unclassified- Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip – Monthly July 1 st – July 15 th, 2011 : 12 Rockets, 2 Mortars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 July Rockets Mortars 987654321987654321 * Data does not include failed attempts or fire aimed at IDF forces

6. -Unclassified- Annual Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip January 2011 – June 2011: 185 Rockets, 206 Mortars Rockets Mortars * Data does not include failed attempts or fire aimed at IDF forces

7. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 1 st July 1 st A Palestinian was identified speeding in a vehicle towards an IDF checkpoint NE of the Hadar community. IDF soldiers initiated the suspect engagement procedure and fired warning shots in the air to deter the suspect. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Karmei Tzur community, causing damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the vicinity of the Beitar Ilit community. One Israeli settler was injured lightly. During Palestinian protests in the villages of Bi’lin, Na’lin, Oum Salmona, and Nabi Salah, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces and towards the technical fence. Three Palestinians were injured lightly. A physical altercation occurred between a number of Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers in the Halamish community. The community’s security coordinator dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP force north of the Ma’ale HaHamisha community

8. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 2 nd - July 3 rd July 2 nd - Approximately 30 Palesinians gathered around the technical fence surrounding the Karmei Tsur community. An IDF force arrested one suspect who was later released. Approximately 60 Palestinians rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces NW of the Bracha community. The forces dispersed the riot. One BGP soldier was injured lightly A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Ma’aleh Shomron community. The Israeli vehicle sustained damage. Two Palestinians who had an argument fired light arms towards BGP forces who attempted t intervene in the altercation, SE of the Pisgat Ze’ev community. The force responded with light arms fire at the residence from which the suspects were shooting, and arrested one Palestinian suspect for the shooting. The suspect was taken for investigation. July 3 rd - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force north of the Karmei Tzur community.

9. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 3 rd – July 4 th July 3 rd cont’d – IDF forces confiscated several dummy grenades from a Palestinian during a mobilized patrol in the vicinity of the city of Hebron. The Palestinian man was taken for questioning. A Palestinian attempted to assault a BGP solider in the vicinity of the city of Hebron. The Palestinian man was taken for questioning by the Israeli police. An altercation occurred between a number of Palestinians and Israeli settlers near the city of Nablus, during which rocks were thrown by both parties. One settler was lightly injured. July 4 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle northeast of the Hadar community, inflicting damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw Molotov cocktails at an IDF force north of the Efrat community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Approximately 1000 settlers rioted and threw stones at Joseph’s Tomb and attempted to enter the city of Nablus. One of the rioters tried to steal a BGP serviceman’s personal weapon. One Palestinian was injured lightly and one settler was arrested.

10. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 4 th – July 5 th July 4 th cont’d- During an initiated activity, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones and Molotov cocktails at an IDF force south of the Ram Oren community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A Palestinian threw Molotov cocktails at an Israeli vehicle in the vicinity of the Yad Hana community. The Israeli vehicle sustained damage. July 5 th – A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli vehicle in the vicinity of the Efrat community, causing damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli vehicle near the Na’aleh community, causing damage to the vehicle. IDF and BGP forces demolished three illegal Palestinian structures in the vicinity of the Sdei Bar, Alon Shvut, and Givat Netzer communities. In response, a number of Palestinians threw stones at the forces. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle south of the Shila community. The Israeli vehicle sustained damage.

11. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 6 th July 6 th – An IDF force found seven M-16 bullets and a handgun bullet while searching for weapons near the Eshkolot community. The arms were confiscated by the Israeli police. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP mobilized patrol SE of the Pisgat Ze’ev community. The vehicle sustained damage. During an initiated arrest NE of the Givat Assaf community, a number of Palestinains rioted and threw stones at BGP forces. The forces dispersed the riot. One Palestinian was arrested. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP mobilized patrol SW of the Beit Horon community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP mobilized patrol north of the Karmei Tzur community, causing damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the vicinity of the Givat Assaf community. The vehicle sustained damage.

12. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 6 th – July 8 th July 6 th cont’d - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Ma’aleh Shomron community, causing damage to the vehicle. July 7 th - An IDF force arrested a Palestinian carrying an improvised handgun NE of the Vered Yeriho commuinity. The suspect was taken for questioning, and the handgun was confiscated. During an arrest south of the Karmei Tzur community, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force. A Palestinian attempted to assault a BGP soldier during a security check. The force arrested the suspect, who was taken for questioning. July 8 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at several locations, including the villages of Na’alin, Nabi Saleh, Um Salmona, and in the vicinity of the Kedumim community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force NW of the Ram On community.

13. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 9 th - July 10 th July 9 th - Approximately 70 Palestinians and Israeli activists rioted and threw stones near the Maon community. One activist was lightly injured. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Ma’aleh Shomron community. The vehicle sustained damage. Approximately 150 Palestinians and Israeli activists rioted and threw stones at the Kalandia checkpoint. Approximately 80 Palestinians and Israeli activists rioted and threw stones in the village of Nabi Saleh. Approximately 25 Palestinians gathered NW of the Bracha community. IDF forces dispersed the Palestinians. An IDF force identified a suspicious Palestinian vehicle and initiated the suspect engagement procedure. The vehicle then fled the scene. July 10 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the city of Bethlehem

14. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 10 th July 10 th cont’d- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the Karmei Tzur community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the Beit Hagai community, causing damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle NW of the Shvut Rachel community, causing damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the Elkana community, lightly injuring an Israeli civilian. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP force during a mobilized patrol in the vicinity of the Nahal Kefira community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the vicinity of the Efrat community, inflicting damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw Molotov cocktails in the vicinity of the Alei Zahav community, causing damage to the vehicle.

15. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 11 th July 11 th - Approximately five Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF CP north of the Shilo community. IDF forces arrested the suspects. Approximately three Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF CP west of the Shaar Binyamin community. IDF forces arrested the suspects. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP force NW of the Mitzpe Ashtamoa community. Two BGP soldiers were injured lightly but did not require evacuation. IDF forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure and fired toward a number of Palestinians who attempted to cut the technical fence west of the Eshkolot community. One Palestinian was injured lightly and was evacuated by a Red Crescent ambulance. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle north of the Hadar community, causing light damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force SE of the Mevo Dotan community.

16. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 12 th – July 13 th July 12 th - Approximately twenty political activists and Palestinians gathered and rioted in the city of Hebron. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones in the Karmei Tzur community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones near the Har Adar community July 13 th - During an arrest NE of the Beka’ot community, a Palestinian suspect threw an IED at IDF forces while attempting to escape a building. A second suspect proceeded to charge out of the building, prompting the IDF force to initiate the suspect engagement procedure and fire at the suspect’s lower body mass, killing the suspect. During a mobilized patrol, BGP forces identified two suspicious vehicles attempting to cross into the West Bank. The forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure for suspicious vehicles and fired thee gas grenades. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at Israeli civilian vehicles in the vicinity of the Ma’ale Shomron community. One Israeli vehicle sustained damage.

17. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 13 th -July 15 th July 13 th cont’d- A number of Palestinians placed burning tires east of the Nili community. In response, an IDF mobilized patrol fired flares. Three Palestinians were identified cutting the technical fence east of the Elkana community. IDF forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure in order to deter the suspects. July 14 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle in the city of Hebron, inflicting damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the Ariel community, inflicting damage to the vehicle. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the Ma’aleh Shomron community, inflicting damage to the vehicle. July 15 th - A fire erupted in the Kohav Ya’akov community. IDF forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure at a number of suspicious Palestinians at the scene. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the Karmei Tzur community

18. -Unclassified- Major Events – West Bank July 15 th July 15 th cont’d- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force SW of the Adora community. Over the weekend, several Palestinians and political activists rioted and threw stones in the following places: Givat Shalem: Approximately 150 Palestinians and political activists Bil’in: Approximately 30 Palestinians Nabi Zalah: Approximately 40 Palestinians Na’lin: Approximately 150 Palestinians placed burning tires and threw stones Um Salmona: Approximately 50 Palestinians and political activists

19. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 1 st – July 5 th July 1 st - A suspicious boat was identified crossing approximately 3.2 miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired warning shots in the air, after which the suspicious boat turned back. Two mortar shells were identified landing NW of Erez crossing. July 3 rd - A suspicious boat was identified crossing approximately 1,500 yards into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels, after which the suspicious boat turned back. July 5 th - The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a rocket launching cell identified NE of the Kissufim crossing. Two Palestinians were killed and two were injured. Shots were fired at a D9 bulldozer and an Israeli civilian tractor south of the Kissufim crossing. After IDF forces searched the area, it was revealed that three shots were fired at the vehicles. One bullet hit the tractor, which sustained damage. In response, the forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure and fired in the direction the shots came from.

20. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 5 th – July 9 th July 5 th cont’d- The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas tunnel intended for terrorist purposes NE of Karmi crossing. July 7 th - An explosive device was detonated, targeting an IDF tank during an initiated activity south of Kissufim crossing. The tank sustained damage and an IDF soldier was injured. An IDF force discovered an IED during an initiated activity NW of Erez crossing. The IED was dismantled by IDF sappers. July 9 th - A Palestinian’s boat was identified crossing approximately 5.3 miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired warning shots in the air, after which the suspicious boat turned around. Two mortars landed in the vicinity of the Zikim base. IDF forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure and fired at the lower body mass of a suspiciouls Palestinian identified south of the technical fence, in the vicinity of Beit Lahia. The Palestinian suspect sustained a leg injury.

21. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 10 th – July 12 th July 10 th - The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a tunnel intended for terrorism near the city of Beit Hanoun. A mortar landed in the vicinity of Erez crossing. A suspicious boat was identified crossing approximately 2.5 miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels, after which the suspicious boat turned back. Two suspicious boats were identified crossing approximately two miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired on the boats, which sustained hits and then turned back. A suspicious boats was identified crossing approximately 4.9 miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels. The boat sustained a hit and then turned back. July 12 th - Two ‘Qassam’ rockets landed in the vicinity of Kibbutz Alumim and the Sa’ad junction. A nearby building suffered damage.

22. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 12 th -July 13 th July 12 th cont’d- The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting two ammunition production warehouses. According to Palestinian media sources, one Palestinian was moderately injured. July 13 th - A Palestinian’s boat was identified crossing approximately 2900 yards into Israeli territorial waters. An Israeli navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and the boat turned around. A mortar shell landed in the vicinity of the Sa’ad community. A suspicious Palestinian boat was identified crossing approximately 5.3 miles into Israeli territorial waters. An Israeli navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired several warning shots. One rocket landed near the Ein Hashlosha community. A suspicious Palestinian boat was identified crossing approximately 3.4 miles into Israeli territorial waters. An Israeli navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired several warning shots.

23. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 13 th - July 14 th July 13 th cont’d- A suspicious Palestinian boat was identified crossing approximately 4.4 miles into Israeli territorial waters. An Israeli navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired several warning shots. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a tunnel intended for terrorist activities south of the Rafah crossing. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas tunnel intended for terrorism NE of the Karmi crossing. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas tunnel intended for terrorism north of the Rafah crossing. July 14 th - One rocket landed south of Kibbutz Sa’ad. Ten suspicious vessles were identified crossing approximately 1.5 to 5.3 km into Israeli territorial waters. Navy patrol vessels initiated the suspect engagement procedures for suspicious vessels and fired on the boats, which sustained hits and then turned back.

24. -Unclassified- Major Events – Gaza Strip July 14 th - July 15 th July 14 th cont’d- One rocket landed along the shoreline near Kibbutz Zikkim. Two ‘Qassam’ rockets landed in the vicinity of Kibbutz Mefalsim. One rocket landed in the vicinity of Kibbutz Kfar Azza One rocket landed east of the Erez crossing. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting an ammunition manufacturing warehouse in the town of Netzarim. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas outpost in the town of Khan Yunis. July 15 th - The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting two Hamas training camps near the city of Gaza, injuring four Palestinians. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting two tunnels intended for terrorist activities in the city of Rafah. A rocket was launched from the El Buridge R.C. and hit SE of the Karmi crossing