1. -Unclassified- The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information Section The Strategic Division/Military-Strategic Information Section April 16 th – April 30 th

2. -Unclassified- Defining Trends The West Bank Palestinian riots, most of which were violent, continued during the time of this report (16 April - 30 April) on a daily basis: over 42 major cases were noted. Arms were confiscated by IDF forces or handed over by PA forces on at least one occasion, when a knife was discovered in a suspect’s possession. Terrorist attacks continue in the West Bank. During the period 16 April - 30 April, four attacks occurred: a Molotov cocktail was thrown in the direction of a building in the vicinity of the Ma'ale Adumim community, a Palestinian vehicle attempted to run over IDF soldiers, an IDF soldier was ambushed by several Palestinians throwing stones, and an IDF mobilized patrol encountered tire-deflating devices on their route. 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.

3. -Unclassified- Defining Trends The West Bank On 24 April, an Israeli convoy carrying a number of Israeli civilians entered Joseph's Tomb near the city of Nablus without prior coordination with the IDF and the relevant Palestinian security apparatus. Palestinian police forces fired at the Israeli civilians upon their arrival at a Palestinian Authority checkpoint, as their convoy was attempting to exit the area. One Israeli civilian was killed, one Israeli civilian was severely injured, one Israeli civilian was moderately injured and one Israeli civilian was lightly injured. In response to the incident, one Israeli civilian was sent for investigation. During scan procedures conducted in the vicinity of said PA checkpoint by IDF and BGP forces, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at the forces; the forces dispersed the riot. Following the incident, 100 Palestinians gathered in Joseph's Tomb and set fire the site. Palestinian Police forces extinguished the fire and dispersed the Palestinians.

4. -Unclassified- Defining Trends The West Bank On 4 May 2011 Fatah and Hamas signed an Egyptian-brokered agreement to form a coalition government, rendering Hamas effective control in both the Gaza Strip territory and the West Bank. This agreement constitutes a significant obstacle to the peace negotiations between Israel and the PLO, which have allowed for considerable economic progress in the West Bank in recent years. Hamas is a terrorist organization that denies the State of Israel’s right to exist and continuously targets Israel’s civilian population with rocket and mortar attacks. Moreover, the Hamas regime in Gaza has directly promoted terrorism by other groups that directly threatens Israel’s security. Also under Hamas’ control is the extensive and lucrative smuggling network through the Egyptian-Gazan border, as well as by sea, which has allowed it and other organizations to arm themselves with highly sophisticated weaponry.

5. -Unclassified- The Gaza Strip Defining Trends Government policy allowing goods into the Gaza Strip continues; crossings are now able to absorb over 300 trucks a day. During the month of April, 2,326 trucks transporting 57,775 tons of supplies were transferred to the Gaza Strip. On 19 April and 25 April, Kerem Shalom Crossing was closed for the Passover holiday. However, Hamas continues to act aggressively against Israel, allowing various terrorist groups to use the territory under its control to plan and carry out terrorist attacks and rocket launches in addition to Hamas’ own terrorist activities. In the period of this report, a sense of calm has returned to the Gaza region after intensive rocket and mortar fire in the first half of the month. Nonetheless, fire against Israel’s civilian population continues and on 18 April a Grad missile was launched towards Israel. Overall in the month of April, 83 rocket, 53 mortar shells, and 12 Grad rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.

6. -Unclassified- Humanitarian Support – Gaza Strip April, 2011 Trucks: 2,326 Supplies (tons): 57,775 Medical Evacuations: 1,439 Fuel (liters): None Heavy-duty diesel is now delivered directly from Egypt Cooking Gas (tons): 2,127 Exports: 4 truckloads (flowers)

7. -Unclassified- Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip – Monthly April 1 st – April 30 th, 2011 : 83 Rockets, 53 Mortars, 12 Grads

8. -Unclassified- Annual Rockets and Mortars from the Gaza Strip January 2010 – 30 April 2011: 273 Rockets, 299 Mortars, 29 Grads

9. -Unclassified- April 16 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force north of the Karmei Tzur community. The IDF force dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted in the vicinity of the Ariel community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. April 17 th - One Palestinian threw stones in the vicinity of the city of Hebron. The Israel Police arrested the suspect and he was sent to investigation. A number of Israeli settlers rioted and threw stones at several Palestinians east of the Mitzpe Yair community. One Palestinian was lightly injured. Thirty Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity Pisgat Ze'ev community; IDF force dispersed the riot. Thirty Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol south of the Migdal Oz community. IDF force dispersed the riot. Major Events – West Bank April 16 th – April 17 th

10. -Unclassified- April 19 th - An altercation occurred between a number of armed Israeli settlers and a number of Palestinians in the vicinity of the Bracha community. One Israeli settler and one Palestinian were injured. April 20 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the city of Hebron. The IDF force dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the city of Hebron. The IDF force dispersed the riot. A BGP force demolished an illegal structure built by Israelis in the vicinity of the Kedumim community. An altercation occurred between several Palestinians and Israeli settlers in the vicinity of the city of Ramallah. IDF forces and the Israel Police arrested three Palestinian suspects. An IDF soldier was ambushed by several Palestinians who threw stones at his vehicle in the vicinity of the city of Jerusalem. The vehicle sustained damage. Major Events – West Bank April 19 th - April 20 th

11. -Unclassified- April 20 th cont’d- A BGP force arrested one Palestinian who threw a Molotov cocktail in the direction of a building in the vicinity of the Ma'ale Adumim community. April 21 st - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones in the vicinity of the Susya community. BGP forces dispersed the riot and arrested two suspects. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones northwest of the Adora community. IDF forces dispersed the riot and arrested two suspects. A number of Palestinians rioted, threw stones and threw a glass bottle at an IDF force in the city of Hebron. The IDF force arrested one suspect. April 22 nd - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol southwest of the Malkishua community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force during an initiated activity south of the Ateret community. The IDF force dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF patrol in the vicinity of the city of Hebron. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Major Events – West Bank April 20 th – March 22 nd

12. -Unclassified- April 22 nd cont’d- During demonstrations in the villages of Bi'lin, Na'lin and Nabi Salah, approximately 300 Palestinians and activists rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces, which dispersed the riots. IDF forces arrested one Palestinian. Nine Palestinians were injured. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones in the vicinity of the Halamish community. IDF forces arrested one Palestinian. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at Israeli civilian vehicles in the vicinity of the city of Ramallah. One Israeli civilian was injured. April 23 rd - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at the technical fence southeast of the Givat Oz community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol northwest of the Hermesh community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force northeast of the Mevo Horon community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Major Events – West Bank April 22 nd – April 23 rd

13. -Unclassified- April 23 rd cont’d- A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the city of Hebron. Three Palestinians were sent to investigation. April 24 th - A number of Israeli settlers threw stones towards a Palestinian vehicle in the vicinity of the Givat Assaf community. One Palestinian vehicle sustained damage. The Israel Police sent two Israeli settlers to investigation. A number of Israeli settlers threw stones at a number of Palestinians in the vicinity of the city of Nablus. One Palestinian was lightly injured. An altercation occurred between several Palestinians and Israeli settlers southeast of the Yitzhar community. IDF forces dispersed the riot. Two Palestinians were sent to investigation. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force south of the Migdal Oz community. The force dispersed the riot. April 25 th - An Israeli settler entered a Palestinian shop in the city of Hebron and sprayed tear gas at a Palestinian. The Palestinian fainted. Major Events – West Bank April 23 rd – March 25 th

14. -Unclassified- April 26 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol north of the Gideonim community. One Palestinian was arrested and sent to investigation. Following an arrest by IDF forces and the Israel Police, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones east of the Har Shmuel community. The IDF forces dispersed the riot. One Palestinian was arrested and sent to investigation. A BGP force arrested a suspicious Palestinian with a knife in his possession in the vicinity of the Kiosk checkpoint. The knife was confiscated by the force and the suspect was sent to investigation. During a mobilized patrol north of the Karmei Tzur community, a IDF force encountered tire- deflation devices on their route. In response the IDF force proceeded to block the entrance of a Palestinian house, and as a result a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones. The IDF force dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force during a mobilized patrol south of the Karmei Tzur community. The IDF force dispersed the riot. Major Events – West Bank April 26 th

15. -Unclassified- April 27 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an Israeli civilian vehicle near the city of the Hebron, lightly injuring an Israeli civilian and damaging the vehicle. A Palestinian vehicle attempted to run over IDF soldiers in the vicinity of the city of Jerusalem. April 28 th - Sixty Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force south of the Migdal Oz community. Forty Israeli settlers attempted to enter the site of Joseph's Tomb in the city of Nablus. IDF forces shot flares in order to identify the settlers and prevent their entrance. Additionally, 15 settlers rioted and threw stones at Palestinian vehicles near the city of Nablus. Thirteen Israeli settlers were arrested. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol near the city of Hebron. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at a BGP force north of the Ma'ale Hachamisha community. Major Events – West Bank April 27 th - 28 th

16. -Unclassified- April 28 th cont’d-A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force south of the Migdal Oz community. April 29 th - During demonstrations in the villages of Nabi Salah, Bi'lin, Na'lin and Oum Salmona, a number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at IDF and BGP forces. Three Palestinians were lightly injured. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force west of the village of Nili; The force dispersed the riot. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force in the vicinity of the Almon community. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol southwest of the Mevo Horon community. One suspect was sent for investigation. A Palestinian crossed the security fence into Israeli territory near the Alfei Menashe community. The suspect was sent for investigation. Major Events – West Bank April 28 th – April 29 th

17. -Unclassified- April 30 th - A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force at a checkpoint in the vicinity of the city of Nablus. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF mobilized patrol in the city of Hebron. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones at an IDF force west of the Nili community. One Palestinian crossed into Israeli territory at the Oranit community and was taken into custody. A number of Palestinians rioted and threw stones near the Bracha community. Major Events – West Bank April 30 th

18. -Unclassified- April 16 th IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas training base in the city of Gaza. The IAF initiated a pinpoint attack targeting a Hamas training base in the vicinity of the Al Shaty R.C.. A Palestinian boat was identified crossing approximately 200 yards into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedure for suspicious vessels and fired shots at the boat, which then turned around. April 18 th: A ‘Grad' rocket hit in the Sha’ar Hanagev regional council. April 19 th : IDF forces fired shots at a Palestinian adjacent to the technical fence southwest of Kissufim Crossing. April 21 st - During an initiated activity west of the technical fence, IDF forces demolished eight warehouses in the vicinity of Karni Crossing under the suspicion that a tunnel intended for kidnapping soldiers was constructed in the area. April 22 nd - An explosive device detonated south of Karni Crossing. Three UNRWA members were injured. Major Events – Gaza Strip April 16 th - April 22 nd

19. -Unclassified- April 26 th : IDF forces initiated the suspect engagement procedure on two occasions when a number of Palestinian were identified approaching the technical fence. A Palestinian boat was identified crossing approximately three miles into Israeli territorial waters. A navy patrol vessel initiated the suspect engagement procedure for suspicious vessels and fired shots at the boat, which then turned around. April 28 th : An IDF force identified a Palestinian behaving suspiciously southwest of Karni Crossing and fired a tank shell in the direction of the suspect. According to the Palestinian media, four Palestinians were injured. April 30 th : One Palestinian crossed the technical fence into Israeli territory approx. three km NW of 'Erez' crossing. The suspect was sent to investigation. Major Events – Gaza Strip April 26 th - April 30 th