2011 southern Israel cross-border attacks

Series of cross-border attacks yes 2011 southern Israel cross-border attacks the Sinai insurgency and the Gaza–Israel conflict Terror Strikes Israeli Civilians in Southern Israel.jpg Israel negev mt Site of the attacks Near the Ein Netafim spring, on Highway 12, Southern Israel 29 35 9 N 34 52 53 E inline,title type:event_region:IL 2011 08 18 Spree killing, shooting attack, bombings, rocket attack, suicide bombing, firefight AK-47 rifles, RPGs, anti-tank missile, roadside bomb 6 Israeli civilians, 1 Israeli soldier, 1 Israeli Yamam policeman, 5 Egyptian soldiers, 10 attackers 40 Israelis Israel has stated that the attacks were orchestrated by the Gaza based Popular Resistance Committees, who deny involvement.http://aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/08/201182064926150828.html Israel continues deadly air strikes on Gaza Al Jazeera August 20, 2011 August 21, 2011 Egyptian sources report that three of the attackers were Sinai-based Egyptians.Khaled Osama ElBoluk Salah Othman Dalia http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/488511 Egypt identifies three men responsible for Eilat terrorist attack August 21, 2011 Al-masry Al-youm Presumably 12 assailants On August 18, 2011, a series of cross-border attacks with parallel attacks and mutual cover was carried out in southern Israel on Highway 12 near the Egyptian border by a squad of presumably twelve militants in four groups. The attacks occurred after Israel's interior security service Shin Bet had warned of an attack by militants in the region and Israeli troops had been stationed in the area.Harel Amos September 2, 2011 September songs https://www.haaretz.com/weekend/week-s-end/september-songs-1.382132 https://web.archive.org/web/20130312033207/http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/week-s-end/september-songs-1.382132 dead March 12, 2013 registration May 16, 2025 Haaretz The militants first opened fire at an Egged No. 392 bus as it was traveling on Highway 12 in the Negev near Eilat.August 19, 2011 Israeli airstrikes target Gaza after multiple attacks – http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/18/israel.shooting/ unfit https://web.archive.org/web/20211218072424/http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/18/israel.shooting/ December 18, 2021 August 20, 2011 CNNAugust 19, 2011 Israel launches strikes on Gaza after attacks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/8/19/israel-launches-strikes-on-gaza-after-attacks live https://web.archive.org/web/20250219021134/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/8/19/israel-launches-strikes-on-gaza-after-attacks February 19, 2025 August 21, 2011 Al Jazeera English Several minutes later, a bomb was detonated next to an Israeli army patrol along Israel's border with Egypt. In a third attack, an anti-tank missile hit a private vehicle, killing four civilians. Eight Israelis – six civilians, one Yamam special unit police sniper and one Golani Brigade soldier—were killed in the multiple-stage attack. The Israel Defense Forces reported eight attackers killed, and Egyptian security forces reported killing another two. Five Egyptian soldiers were also killed. According to Egypt, they were killed by Israeli security forces chasing militants across the Egyptian border, while an Israeli military officer initially said they were killed by a suicide bomber who had fled across the border into Egypt. The five deaths triggered a diplomatic row between Egypt and Israel and led to mass protests outside the Israeli embassy in Cairo. According to media reports, Egypt threatened to withdraw its ambassador to Israel, but Egypt's foreign minister later denied this.Issacharoff Avi August 24, 2011 Report: Three Egyptians took part in terrorist attacks on southern Israel https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/report-three-egyptians-took-part-in-terrorist-attacks-on-southern-israel-1.380321 https://web.archive.org/web/20110824184738/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/report-three-egyptians-took-part-in-terrorist-attacks-on-southern-israel-1.380321 dead August 24, 2011 registration May 16, 2025 Haaretz Israel expressed regret over the deaths, and sent a letter of apology to Egypt.Bronner Ethan October 11, 2011 Israel and Hamas Agree to Swap Prisoners for Soldier https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/12/world/middleeast/possible-deal-near-to-free-captive-israeli-soldier.html October 13, 2011 The New York Times The IDF was ordered to conduct a military probe of the incident,Deitch Ian Michael Maggie August 21, 2011 Israel apologizes for Egyptian soldiers' deaths https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Israel-apologizes-for-Egyptian-soldiers-deaths-2334315.php May 16, 2025 SFGate Associated Press and on August 25, 2011, Israel agreed to a joint investigation with Egypt of the events. The identity of the attackers, three of whom were reportedly Egyptian, is not widely agreed upon,Vick Karl September 8, 2011 The Mysterious Raid on Eilat: Why No One Wants to Dig Too Deep http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2092310,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110908155732/http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2092310,00.html September 8, 2011 September 8, 2011 Time Magazine and so far no group took responsibility for the attacks. The Israeli government accused the Palestinian Popular Resistance Committees (PRC), a Gaza-based coalition of Palestinian militant groups, of orchestrating the attacks, but the PRC denied involvement.Pollard Ruth August 20, 2011 Hezbollah cited in deadly hit on Israel https://www.smh.com.au/world/hezbollah-cited-in-deadly-hit-on-israel-20110819-1j2d3.html August 20, 2011 The Sydney Morning Herald However, Israel attacked seven targets in the Gaza Strip immediately after the terror attacks in the Negev, killing five members of the PRC, including its leader.August 20, 2011 Israel continues deadly air strikes on Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/8/20/israel-continues-deadly-air-strikes-on-gaza August 21, 2011 Al Jazeera English On August 21, 2011, an informal ceasefire was called by Israel and Hamas after days of escalating violence in which fifteen Palestinians were killed and many were wounded. More than 100 rockets and mortar shells were fired from Gaza into Israel, killing one Israeli and wounding more than a dozen.August 25, 2011 Five killed in Gaza as rockets hit Israel despite truce https://www.bbc.com/news/world-14662695 May 16, 2025 BBC News The ceasefire was broken almost immediately by rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel, followed by retaliatory Israeli airstrikes, killing at least seven Palestinians, among them two leaders of the Islamic Jihad. On August 26, 2011, Gaza militants called a second truce.August 26, 2011 Islamic Jihad: Gaza factions agree to new cease-fire with Israel https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/islamic-jihad-gaza-factions-agree-to-new-cease-fire-with-israel-1.380795 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826155852/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/islamic-jihad-gaza-factions-agree-to-new-cease-fire-with-israel-1.380795 dead August 26, 2011 May 16, 2025 Haaretz Associated Press On March 9, 2012, Israel Air Force, in a strike on Palestinian targets in Gaza, killed the secretary-general of the Popular Resistance Committees, Zuhir al-Qaisi, whom Israel considers as "one of the masterminds" of the August 18, 2011 attacks.Issacharoff Avi Cohen Gili Yagna Yanir March 9, 2012 IDF strike in Gaza kills leader of Popular Resistance Committee https://www.haaretz.com/2012-03-09/ty-article/idf-strike-in-gaza-kills-leader-of-popular-resistance-committees/0000017f-dbc8-d3ff-a7ff-fbe875de0000 May 16, 2025 Haaretz Background Operation Eagle thumb|right|Egypt–Israel border north of Eilat near where the attacks took place. Egypt is on the left, Israel on the right. The southern part of Israeli Highway 12 runs adjacent to Israel's border with Egypt. It was the scene of previous shooting attacks in the 1990s.October 2011 In the late 2000s, the Israeli government decided to build the Israel–Egypt barrier, although by 2011 only 10% of it had been completed, none close to the site of the attack. Following the 2011 Egyptian revolution, militant organizations increased their activity in the Sinai Peninsula and Al-Qaeda militants groups were established,Fahmy Mohamed Fadel Mohamed Fahmy (journalist) August 12, 2011 Officials: Egypt to target al Qaeda cells said to be training in Sinai http://articles.cnn.com/2011-08-12/world/egypt.al.qaeda.operation_1_al-qaeda-cells-el-arish-north-sinai?_s=PM:WORLD dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121010234512/http://articles.cnn.com/2011-08-12/world/egypt.al.qaeda.operation_1_al-qaeda-cells-el-arish-north-sinai?_s=PM%3AWORLD October 10, 2012 December 17, 2014 after Egyptian police had all but completely withdrawn from the northern Sinai, dominated by Bedouin tribes. During the months preceding the cross-border attacks, Egypt reinforced its forces with about 1,000 additional soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, with the consent of Israel, after a series of five bombings had disrupted the flow of natural gas to Israel. On July 30, militants staged an attack on an Egyptian police station in El-Arish, killing six.Awad Marwa Egypt army operation nets militants in Sinai-sources https://af.reuters.com/article/egyptNews/idAFL5E7JG1SE20110816 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927072440/http://af.reuters.com/article/egyptNews/idAFL5E7JG1SE20110816 dead September 27, 2012 August 19, 2011 Reuters Africa August 16, 2011 Cairo On August 2, a group claiming to be the Sinai wing of Al Qaeda declared its intention to create an Islamic caliphate in the Sinai.Hassan Amro Nearly 20 alleged gas pipeline saboteurs arrested http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2011/08/egypt-gas-pipeline.html August 19, 2011 Los Angeles Times August 17, 2011 Cairo Concerns over the security situation in Sinai intensified on August 2 when a group referring to itself as Al Qaeda's wing in Sinai called for the creation of an Islamic caliphate in the peninsula. On August 14, 2011, Egyptian forces swept the Sinai Peninsula in search of terror cells. Jordanian intelligence informed the Israelis that they had information about an impending terror attack in the south of Israel. Two days prior to the attack, the Egyptian army captured four Islamist insurgents as they prepared to blow up a gas pipeline in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula. Israeli interior security service Shin Bet had warned of terrorist attacks being planned in the region in an area 80 kilometers long, presuming that they would take place at night. The warnings led to a massive deployment of IDF troops, and the closing of Highway 12, which was reopened only on the day of the attack at the order of head of IDF's southern command Tal Russo.Katz Jaakov August 26, 2011 Security and Defense: Caught in a pincer https://www.jpost.com/Features/Front-Lines/Security-and-Defense-Caught-in-a-pincer live https://web.archive.org/web/20201111101244/https://www.jpost.com/Features/Front-Lines/Security-and-Defense-Caught-in-a-pincer November 11, 2020 May 16, 2025 The Jerusalem Post August 18 cross-border attacks and immediate Israeli response The original attacks occurred in three coordinated stages. They were carried out by 12 militants in four groups dispersed over an area 12 kilometers long. At least some of the attackers wore brown uniforms, similar to those used by the Egyptian Army. Israeli military and police forces, in cooperation with Shin Bet, began pursuing the perpetrators immediately after the attacks commenced and locked down the area.August 18, 2011 Terror continues: Two gravely hurt by fresh gunfire hours after deadly attacks https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/terror-continues-two-gravely-hurt-by-fresh-gunfire-hours-after-deadly-attacks-1.379397 https://web.archive.org/web/20110819051348/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/terror-continues-two-gravely-hurt-by-fresh-gunfire-hours-after-deadly-attacks-1.379397 dead August 19, 2011 registration May 16, 2025 Haaretz The attacks commenced around 12:00 pm (UTC+2) near the Ein Netafim spring, on Highway 12 from Mitzpe Ramon to Eilat, when three militants spread out about 200 meters from one another, armed with suicide bomb vests, grenades, RPGs, and machine guns opened fire on an Egged passenger bus on line 392, carrying mostly soldiers but also some civilians. Seven passengers were wounded, most of them soldiers.Pfeffer Anshel August 19, 2011 Coordinated attacks in south Israel kill 8 https://www.haaretz.com/2011-08-19/ty-article/coordinated-attacks-in-south-israel-kill-8/0000017f-ea0f-da9b-a1ff-ee6fbf6d0000 May 16, 2025 Haaretz According to eyewitnesses, a white car was following the bus, and a group of people dressed in military uniforms got out and opened fire. The bus driver, Benny Belevsky, did not stop the bus and sped away, getting to an IDF post near the Netafim Border Crossing. The militants, dressed in brown uniforms resembling those of the Egyptian Army, then began attacking passing vehicles, waving white handkerchiefs to fool motorists. One of the militants attacked a bus that drove by and detonated the suicide bomb belt he was wearing, killing himself and the bus driver, who had stopped the empty bus. Another militant opened fire at a passing car and killed the female driver. The same militant then fired an RPG at an Israeli Air Force helicopter, but missed. An IDF jeep from the Golani Brigade then arrived at the scene and ran over the militant, killing him. Another Golani Brigade jeep arrived, and ran over a roadside bomb. As the soldiers exited the damaged vehicle, the surviving militant opened fire at them. Soldiers and Yamam special police officers then located the militant and killed him in a gunbattle. Two other militants then opened fire at them from Egyptian territory. Israeli forces briefly crossed the border and killed both of the militants. One Israeli soldier was killed by friendly fire during the engagement and several soldiers were wounded.https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.asox?id=234326 Timeline of the attacks on the Sinai borderhttps://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=235531 Report: Friendly fire killed soldier during Eilat attacks Jerusalem PostPfeffer Anshel https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/seven-killed-in-series-of-terrorist-attacks-in-southern-israel-1.379309 https://web.archive.org/web/20110819052316/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/seven-killed-in-series-of-terrorist-attacks-in-southern-israel-1.379309 dead August 19, 2011 Seven killed in series of terrorist attacks in southern Israel Haaretz August 10, 2011 August 21, 2011 The Egyptian Army informed the IDF that its soldiers killed two more militants in the Sinai. In the third attack, which occurred around 12:35, mortar shells were fired at soldiers carrying out routine maintenance work at the security fence constructed along the border between Israel and Egypt. No one was hurt in the attack.August 18, 2011 Israel Defense Forces http://www.idf.il/1283-12823-EN/Dover.aspx August 6, 2012 IDF October 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214015/http://www.idf.il/1283-12823-EN/Dover.aspx dead Around 13:30, not far from the first shooting incident, militants opened fire, including with an anti-tank missile, at a bus and private car on route 90, a desert road near the border with Jordan. According to medics, five people were killed in the attacks. Seven people were wounded when another private vehicle was hit by an anti-tank missile. Eyewitnesses suggested that some of the attackers may have been wearing Egyptian Army uniforms.Sanders Edmund August 18, 2011 Attacks in southern Israel leave at least 5 dead https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-aug-18-la-fgw-israel-attacks-20110819-story.html August 21, 2011 Los Angeles Times Two IAF helicopters were called to the scene in order to evacuate those wounded. Around 18:30, an Israeli patrol was fired on from the Egyptian border as it searched for militants. Israeli troops returned fire, and the shooting lasted for about an hour. A sniper from the Yamam special police unit was critically wounded and later died. News of the firefight interrupted a briefing by the Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.August 18, 2011 1 wounded as attacks continue during brief http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110851,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20241012185315/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110851,00.html October 12, 2024 August 21, 2011 Ynetnews According to an Egyptian probe, Israeli troops entered the Sinai Peninsula chasing after the terrorists, exchanging fire with Egyptian police, and an Israeli helicopter fired two rockets at the terrorists and machine guns at Egyptian security personnel, killing an Egyptian officer and two policemen. In a later incident, first reported as a suicide bomb attack, another two Egyptian soldiers were killed, presumably also by Israeli forces. Some Israeli sources claimed that an IDF investigation said that the IDF's attack helicopters avoided hitting the Egyptian military and that it remains unclear who fired the deadly shots.Ben-Yishai Ron August 24, 2011 IDF investigation: Egyptians took part in attack near Eilat https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4113302,00.html May 16, 2025 Ynetnews The five deaths triggered a diplomatic row between the two countries and lead to mass protests in Cairo outside the Israeli embassy.August 21, 2011 Arab League blasts Israel for Egyptian deaths https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2011/8/21/arab-league-blasts-israel-for-egyptian-deaths live https://web.archive.org/web/20110326235320/http://english.aljazeera.net//news/middleeast/2011/03/2011325145817688433.html March 26, 2011 May 16, 2025 Al Jazeera English mdy Following the attack, all roads to and from Eilat were sealed off and operations at Ovda Airport were suspended. Roadblocks were set up at the entrance to the city of Eilat, and the area was locked down. Magen David Adom (Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service) raised its alert level and began preparing teams of paramedics and medical equipment. The Israeli Air Force sent in Eilat police deployed a large number of security forces and a police war room was opened at the Yoseftal Medical Center. Seven of the 29 injured people who were brought to the Yoseftal Medical Center were later transferred to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. The police asked the public to expect roadblocks at the entrance to Eilat amidst a heavy police presence in the city; however later in the day they added that no security incidents were under way in either Eilat or Beersheba despite calling for public vigilance and for the public-at-large to contact police in case of any suspicious individuals or items. Fatalities Israel negev mt right 29 35 8.52 N 34 52 52.96 E Location of the attacks Israeli civilians Yitzhak Sela, 56, a bus driver from BeershebaCoreal Ilana August 21, 2011 זוהתה גופת נהג האוטובוס שנרצח בפיגוע המשולב The bus driver killed in the Netman attack: "a righteous man" http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4111036,00.html August 21, 2011 Ynetnews heAugust 21, 2011 נענע10 – הותר לפרסום שם הרוג נוסף בפיגוע: נהג האוטובוס יצחק סלע מבש – חדשות Permitted to publication of another killed name in the attack: bus driver Isaac Rock from the US http://news.nana10.co.il/Article/?ArticleID=823705 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111001201811/http://news.nana10.co.il/Article/?ArticleID=823705 October 1, 2011 August 21, 2011 Nana 10 he Yosef Levi, 57 of HolonAugust 19, 2011 Yossef Levi named as one of those killed in terror attack https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/yossef-levi-named-as-one-of-those-killed-in-terror-attack August 19, 2011 The Jerusalem Post Flora Gez, 52, a kindergarten teacher from Kfar Saba, Moshe Gez, 53, of Kfar Saba,August 19, 2011 Four family members killed in Eilat attacks named https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Four-family-members-killed-in-Eilat-attacks-named August 19, 2011 The Jerusalem Post Flora Gez's husband Dov Karlinski, 58, of Kfar Saba, Shula Karlinski's husband Shula Karlinski, 54, a kindergarten teacher's assistant from Kfar Saba, Two of the victims, Flora Gez and Shula Karlinski, were sisters. Israeli security forces Staff-Sergeant Moshe Naftali, 22, of OfraBenari Elad August 18, 2011 Counter-terrorism Officer Killed Near Eilat https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/146959#.Tk3C5NRcyo8 August 21, 2011 Israel National News Chief Warrant Officer Pascal Avrahami, 49, of JerusalemKubovich Yaniv August 19, 2011 Pascal Avrahami, 49 Jerusalem They Called Him 'The Fox' https://www.haaretz.com/2011-08-19/ty-article/pascal-avrahami-49-jerusalem-they-called-him-the-fox/0000017f-ea25-d4a6-af7f-fee704f80000 registration August 21, 2011 Haaretz Egyptian soldiers Officer Osama Galal Emam, 22, of Qalyubia,August 19, 2011 Two policemen killed and one injured by Israeli forces https://arabia.msn.com/News/MiddleEast/youm7/2011/August/8480307.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111008161249/http://arabia.msn.com/News/MiddleEast/youm7/2011/August/8480307.aspx October 8, 2011 December 17, 2014 Youm7 MSN NewsMarch 12, 2021 إستشهاد النقيب شرطة / أحمد جلال محمد ، والمجندين أسامة جلال إمام ، وطه محمد إبراهيم,وحسن إبراهيم حسن The martyrdom of Captain Police / Ahmed Jalal Muhammad, and the recruits Osama Jalal Imam, Taha Muhammad Ibrahim, and Hassan Ibrahim Hassan https://www.facebook.com/notes/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B4%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%87-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A5%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AD%D8%B3/235394676504203/ May 16, 2025 Egyptian Ministry of Interior ar Facebook presumably killed by Israeli forces. Officer Taha Mohamed Ibrahim, 22, of Helwan, presumably killed by Israeli forces. Ahmed Galal Mohamed, of Asyut,Rahman Salah Abdul August 19, 2021 صورة النقيب شرطة أحمد جلال محمد دماط عام دماط سوفت – دماط سوفت قرية دماط قطور غربيه Photo of Captain Ahmed Jalal Muhammad Police http://www.damatsoft.com/%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-10155.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20171012111138/http://www.damatsoft.com/%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85/%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-10155.html October 12, 2017 May 19, 2019 damatsoft.com ar mdy-all presumably killed by Israeli forces. Ahmed Mohamed Abu Esa, presumably killed by Israeli forces. Emad Abdel Malak, presumably killed by Israeli forces. Attackers Eight militants killed by Israeli forces. Two militants killed by Egyptian forces.Issacharoff Avi Pfeffer Anshel August 19, 2011 Israel Air Force Bombs Gaza Following Deadly Terror Attack, Killing Four PRC Activists https://www.haaretz.com/misc/article-print-page/israel-air-force-bombs-gaza-following-deadly-terror-attack-killing-four-prc-activists-1.379565?trailingPath=2.169,2.216,2.217, https://web.archive.org/web/20121105135233/http://www.haaretz.com/misc/article-print-page/israel-air-force-bombs-gaza-following-deadly-terror-attack-killing-four-prc-activists-1.379565?trailingPath=2.169,2.216,2.217, dead November 5, 2012 August 22, 2011 Haaretz One suicide bomber killed by his own device. Injuries 40 people in total (on both sides) Egyptian soldiers Several soldiers wounded by a suicide bomber.Pfeffer Anshel August 19, 2011 Suicide bomber blows himself up near Egyptian soldiers on Israel border https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/suicide-bomber-blows-himself-up-near-egyptian-soldiers-on-israel-border-1.379540 https://web.archive.org/web/20110820052639/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/suicide-bomber-blows-himself-up-near-egyptian-soldiers-on-israel-border-1.379540 dead August 20, 2011 May 16, 2025 Haaretz Responsibility According to SITE a group calling itself Ansar Bait al-Maqdis claimed responsibility for the attack.Roggio Bill 23 September 2012 Ansar Jerusalem claims attack on Israeli troops in the Sinai http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2012/09/ansar_jerusalem_clai.php 23 September 2012 FDD's Long War Journal Nevertheless, Israel stated that it possesses evidence that indicate that the attacks were orchestrated by the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) in Gaza. The (PRC) denied any involvement in the attack, though they praised it. According to PRC spokesman, "The occupation wants to pin this operation on us in order to escape its own internal problems".Katz Yaakov August 19, 2011 Gaza-based PRC denies responsibility for Eilat attack https://www.jpost.com/defense/gaza-based-prc-denies-responsibility-for-eilat-attack May 16, 2025 The Jerusalem Post According to Haaretz, there is doubt in Gaza, that members of the Popular Resistance Committees were behind the attack. The Egyptian daily Al-Masry Al-Youm reported that Egyptian security forces identified three of those responsible for the attack as Egyptians.Hass Amira August 25, 2011 Doubts emerge over identity of terrorists who carried out attack in Israel's south https://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/doubts-emerge-over-identity-of-terrorists-who-carried-out-attack-in-israel-s-south-1.380525 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826062402/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/doubts-emerge-over-identity-of-terrorists-who-carried-out-attack-in-israel-s-south-1.380525 dead August 26, 2011 registration August 25, 2011 Haaretz Hamas, which governs Gaza, also denied involvement.August 19, 2011 Israel pounds Gaza after deadly attacks near Eilat https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14577593 August 21, 2011 BBC News Sky News quoted Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu as saying: "The Palestinian government denies the accusations made by Barak about the operation in Eilat and affirms that there is no relation between the Gaza Strip and what happened near Eilat."August 19, 2011 Nine Killed In Series Of Attacks In Israel https://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16052281 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120215185209/https://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16052281 February 15, 2012 August 21, 2011 Sky News Hamas did, however, "praise" the attack.Pfeffer Anshel April 10, 2011 Hamas: We Didn't Carry Out Southern Israel Attacks, but We Praise Them https://www.haaretz.com/2011-08-18/ty-article/hamas-we-didnt-carry-out-southern-israel-attacks-but-we-praise-them/0000017f-e9e6-df2c-a1ff-fff7addc0000 August 21, 2011 Haaretz The Washington Times reported that US intelligence agencies linked Al-Qaeda to the attack, claiming that either the PRC or the Gaza-based Jaish al Islam carried out the attacks.Lake Eli August 22, 2011 Al Qaeda linked to Israeli bus ambush https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/22/al-qaeda-linked-to-israeli-bus-ambush/ May 16, 2025 The Washington Times Subsequent events Israeli response in the Gaza Strip August 2011 Gaza Strip air raids the Israeli–Palestinian conflict August 18–19 Southern Gaza Strip Israeli military victory Israel Israel (IDF, ISA) 22 px Hamas Popular Resistance Committees Benny Gantz (Cos)Ido Nehoshtan (Air Force)Yoram Cohen (Shin Bet) Ismail HaniyahKamal Al-NairabImmad Hammad None 14 Palestinians killed including at least 6 senior PRC militants; "scores" injuredMedics: Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza City http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=414545 August 20, 2011 October 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214145/http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=414545 deadPinkas Alon https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234531 Report: Senior PRC commander killed in IDF strike in Gaza Jerusalem Post August 21, 2011 At 18:00, the Israeli Air Force,August 18, 2011 Timeline / Eight hours of terror in southern Israel https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/timeline-eight-hours-of-terror-in-southern-israel-1.379344 https://web.archive.org/web/20110819050342/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/timeline-eight-hours-of-terror-in-southern-israel-1.379344 dead August 19, 2011 registration May 16, 2025 Haaretz working with Shin Bet, bombed a building used by Popular Resistance Committees' members in Rafah. Five PRC members were killed. Among the dead was the PRC's commander Kamal al-Nairab and military chief Immad Hammad,Abu Toameh Khaled August 22, 2011 IAF 'wiped out PRC's most important' leader https://www.pressreader.com/israel/jerusalem-post/20110822/282905202252753 August 22, 2011 The Jerusalem Post PressReaderAugust 18, 2011 Israeli airstrike targets Gaza after 7 killed in southern Israel http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/18/israel.shooting/index.html?section=cnn_latest dead https://web.archive.org/web/20230203161322/https://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/18/israel.shooting/index.html February 3, 2023 August 21, 2011 CNN who was suspected by Shin Bet of having planned the attacks. Of the remaining three, two were top members. The two-year-old son of one of the militants, who was in the building when it was attacked, was also killed. The airstrike occurred in the southern Gaza Strip, close to the Egyptian border.August 18, 2011 UPDATE 1-Israeli air strike kills chiefs of Gaza's PRC group http://af.reuters.com/article/egyptNews/idAFL5E7JI3QY20110818 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111117095918/http://af.reuters.com/article/egyptNews/idAFL5E7JI3QY20110818 November 17, 2011 August 21, 2011 ReutersIssacharoff Avi August 18, 2011 IDF strikes Gaza in wake of deadly terror attacks; senior Palestinian militant killed https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/idf-strikes-gaza-in-wake-of-deadly-terror-attacks-senior-palestinian-militant-killed-1.379386 https://web.archive.org/web/20110819045948/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/idf-strikes-gaza-in-wake-of-deadly-terror-attacks-senior-palestinian-militant-killed-1.379386 dead August 19, 2011 registration August 21, 2011 Haaretz The PRC responded to the attack in saying that it vows "double" revenge. Later, the Israeli Air Force launched a wave of attacks against targets in Gaza. A home near the former Palestinian intelligence headquarters was hit, reportedly killing one and wounding seventeen, and starting a large fire in the area. Israeli aircraft fired three missiles at a building used by Hamas security forces, and bombed a Hamas outpost in Khan Yunis. A missile was also fired at an open area in the southern Gaza Strip. Several targets were bombed in the northern Gaza Strip, including a building used by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Several targets were hit around the Philadelphi Route, believed to have been smuggling tunnels.Levy Elior August 19, 2011 Palestinians say Gaza under major assault http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110968,00.html 6 August 2012 Ynetnews Numerous rocket-launching cells were attacked during the airstrikes. Three Palestinian militants were killed as they participated in the firing of rockets, and senior PRC member Samed Abdul Mu'ty Abed was killed while riding a motorcycle in northern Gaza. Another man was injured in the attack that killed Abed.Statistics: Palestinians who took part in the hostilities and were killed by Israeli security forces in the Gaza Strip, 29.9.2000 - 30.6.2012 http://old.btselem.org/statistics/english/casualties_data.asp?Category=26&region=GAZA dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120810070303/http://old.btselem.org/statistics/english/Casualties_Data.asp?Category=26&region=GAZA August 10, 2012 August 6, 2012 B'Tselem mdy-all August 19, 2021 Report: Senior PRC commander killed in IDF strike in Gaza https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/report-senior-prc-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-in-gaza August 21, 2011 The Jerusalem Post Reuters The Israeli Air Force bombed two tunnels and one warehouse used for manufacturing weapons in southern Gaza and one site used for militant activities. The tunnels had been used to allow assailants to infiltrate Israel and carry out attacks according to a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. The IAF identified direct hits, and all aircraft returned to Israel safely. August 20, 2011 IAF strikes tunnels in Gaza used to infiltrate Israel https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/iaf-strikes-tunnels-in-gaza-used-to-infiltrate-israel August 21, 2011 The Jerusalem Post An airstrike in central Gaza targeting a car killed a Palestinian militant, his five-year-old son, and his brother.August 20, 2011 Medics: Israel drone strike kills 3 in Gaza City http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=414545 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214145/http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=414545 October 4, 2013 August 20, 2011 Ma'an News Agency Agence France-Pressehttp://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2011_08_21_english.pdf Protection of civilians report: Update on Escalation of Violence in the Gaza Strip and Southern Israel 19 August – 21 August 2011 (through 7pm) August 21, 2011 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs occupied Palestinian territory August 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120117145355/http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_protection_of_civilians_weekly_report_2011_08_21_english.pdf January 17, 2012 dead On March 9, 2012, Israel Air Force, in a strike on Palestinian targets in Gaza, killed Zuhir al-Qaisi, the secretary-general of the Popular Resistance Committees, whom Israel considers as "one of the masterminds" of the August 18, 2011 attacks, and his collaborator, Mahmoud Hanani. Palestinian militant response to Israeli air strikes After the Israeli Air Force attacked targets in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 rockets were fired into southern Israel, hitting the cities of Ashkelon and Beersheba, causing no injuries. Two additional rockets landed in a courtyard of a Yeshiva in Ashdod, wounding 10 people and lightly damaging the buildings. The Abdullah Azzam Shaheed Brigade, a radical Islamic group affiliated with Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack.Levy Elior August 19, 2011 Radical Islamic group takes responsibility for Grad attacks http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4111053,00.html May 16, 2025 Ynetnews August 21st rocket attacks Israeli–Palestinian conflict Beersheba, Ashdod, Ofakim August 2011 rocket attack 1 Israeli civilian killed 5 Israeli civiliansNavon Emmanuel https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234651 Beersheba: 5 serious to mortally wounded arrive at hospital Jerusalem Post 14 January 2011 August 21, 2011 and 3 Palestinian workers PRC, Hamashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14606772 Israel-Gaza violence causes concern BBC August 21, 2011 August 21, 2011 Over 80 rockets launched from Gaza hit cities in Israel, killing one Israeli and wounding over a dozen.March 23, 2011 Israeli killed by Gaza rocket fire: medic http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-international-us-istre77j1w6-20110820,0,2625923.story August 21, 2011 The Baltimore Sun ReutersAugust 2026 medicmedic Seven rockets were fired almost simultaneously at Beersheba. The Iron Dome rocket defense system intercepted five of them, but one hit a residential area and killed Israeli Yossi Shushan. The Lachish subdistrict was hit by 28 rockets and the Negev subdistrict was hit by nine rockets. Four Israelis from the Bnei Shimon Regional Council were injured while running for shelter in Beersheba. Three Palestinians working in Israel were injured by Grad rockets after they exploded in a field in southern Ashdod. Vehicles and homes were damaged by rockets in Israeli cities near Gaza.Navon Emmanuel https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234599 Man wounded in Beersheba attack dies of his wounds Jerusalem Post 21 August 2011 August 21, 2011August 20, 2011 More than 50 rockets from Gaza pound Israel http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/israel-and-palestine/110820/more-50-rockets-gaza-pound-israel dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111128063925/http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/israel-and-palestine/110820/more-50-rockets-gaza-pound-israel November 28, 2011 August 21, 2011 GlobalPost A Grad rocket exploded near the coastal city of Ashkelon in the night, though no injuries or damage were reported. It was unknown whether the rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome, though it was confirmed that a second rocket was intercepted. On August 21, an additional 12 rockets were fired at Israel. Three were intercepted by the Iron Dome in Ashkelon. One of the rockets hit an empty high school building in Beersheba. No one was in the school because "the city had canceled educational activities in light of the missile attacks that Palestinians in Gaza have been launching against the south in the last few days" according to Beersheba deputy mayor Heftziba Zohar. Later that night, a rocket killed a dog.Lazaroff Tovah August 21, 2011 Heart attack saves man from rocket attack https://www.jpost.com/national-news/heart-attack-saves-man-from-rocket-attack December 17, 2014 The Jerusalem PostLappin Yaakov August 21, 2011 School in Beersheba hit as 'Iron Dome' intercepts 4 Grads https://www.jpost.com/defense/school-in-beersheba-hit-as-iron-dome-intercepts-4-grads-234720 December 17, 2014 The Jerusalem Post August 21, 2011 Rocket fired from Gaza hits Beersheba school, no injuries https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/rocket-fired-from-gaza-hits-beersheba-school-no-injuries December 17, 2014 The Jerusalem Post Barrages of rockets were fired at Beersheba and Ashkelon. Half of them were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Mortar shells fired at farmland in the Eshkol Regional Council contained phosphorus, which is designed to create a more intense fire after detonation.https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234810 More rockets fired at South despite reports of ceasefire The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com 21 August 2011 December 17, 2014 40 rockets were fired on Sunday.https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234814 Rocket explodes in Sha'ar Hanegev; no injuries The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com 20 August 2011 December 17, 2014 Several structures were damaged and a car caught fire after two rockets were fired at Ashkelon. A three-month-old infant was injured by glass splinters.https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=235286 Baby lightly injured after rocket falls near Ashkelon The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com 20 August 2011 December 17, 2014 A 13-year-old Palestinian boy, Mahmoud Abu Samra, was killed during the rocket attacks when a Palestinian Grad rocket fell short and landed in Gaza. An informal ceasefire was agreed upon between Israel and Hamas after the Arab League held an "urgent meeting" in Cairo on August 21, 2011.Al Jazeera Hamas says Gaza ceasefire agreed August 22, 2011 Some 20 minutes after the ceasefire came into effect, a barrage of Qassam rockets and mortar shells was fired at Israel. The Iron Dome intercepted two rockets fired at Ashkelon. The Israeli Air Force attacked a militant cell in the northern Gaza Strip, wounding several people. The Islamic Jihad Movement and the Popular Resistance Committees said that they would not accept a ceasefire.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4112055,00.html Rockets fired despite ceasefire reports - Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews Ynetnews.com 1995-06-20 2012-08-06 Greenberg Hanan On August 23, four Qassam rockets were fired at Israel in breach of the ceasefire. The rockets landed in open areas and caused no casualties, but one caused a brushfire which spread to an area near two civilian communities and threatened local greenhouses. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze before it did any damage.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4112511,00.html Lull breached; rockets hit western Negev - Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews Ynetnews.com 1995-06-20 2012-08-06 Hadad Shmulik On August 24, more than 20 rockets were fired at Israeli communities. Grad rockets targeted the cities of Beersheba, Ashkelon, and Ofakim, injuring a nine-month-old baby. In Gaza, a senior Islamic Jihad member who funded the cross-border attacks was killed and two others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a car. Israeli jets also fired at two militants after they were seen preparing to fire rockets. Several hours after the strike, two mortar shells landed in the western Negev, causing no casualties.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4113110,00.html Gunned down Islamic Jihad operative involved in attacks near Eilat - Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews Ynetnews.com 1995-06-20 2012-08-06 Greenberg Hanan Seven rockets were fired at Southern Israel, causing no damage or casualties. The Israeli Air Force attacked an Islamic Jihad rocket-launching cell, killing one militant. According to Palestinian media, the IDF fired shells at a militant squad in eastern Gaza after a rocket attack, but the cell escaped the strike.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4113535,00.html Ceasefire breached again as 7 rockets hit south; IDF retaliates - Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews Ynetnews.com 1995-06-20 2012-08-06 On August 25, the Islamic Jihad Movement announced that it would abide by the ceasefire. The same day, 15 rockets and mortar shells hit Southern Israel, hitting open areas near Ashkelon and in the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. A mortar shell heavily damaged the Erez Crossing Terminal. Israel responded with airstrikes on several targets in the Gaza Strip. The two Islamic Jihad militants who had launched the mortar attack on the Erez Crossing were killed by an airstrike as traveled on their motorbike in northern Gaza.Katz Yaakov https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=235472 South pounded by rockets, prepares for more vi... JPost - Defense Jpost.com 2011-08-26 2012-08-06 On August 26, two Qassam rockets hit open areas in the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, and a Grad rocket exploded near Ashkelon. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4114315,00.html Despite ceasefire: Rockets hit western Negev - Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews Ynetnews.com 1995-06-20 2012-08-06 Curiel Ilana Egyptian protests 2011 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Egypt On August 21, 2011, media reported that the Egyptian authorities were recalling the Egyptian ambassador in Israel in response to the killing of five Egyptian security officers by Israeli soldiers after the attacks near Eilat.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-israel-idUSTRE77J1Y620110821 Egypt, Israel try to defuse tension over killings Reuters August 21, 2011 Egypt's foreign minister later stated that "at no point was there any intention on our part to recall our ambassador to Tel Aviv."Issacharoff Avi August 24, 2011 Report: Three Egyptians took part in terrorist attacks on southern Israel https://www.haaretz.com/2011-08-24/ty-article/report-three-egyptians-took-part-in-terrorist-attacks-on-southern-israel/0000017f-e322-d7b2-a77f-e327599d0000 May 16, 2025 Haaretz Following the media reports about the killing of the Egyptian security officers, demonstrations against Israel erupted in Cairo outside the Israeli embassy. The demonstrators threw fire crackers at the building, unfurled a Palestinian flag, and called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador in response to the killings.Michael Maggie Deitch Ian August 20, 2011 Egypt to withdraw ambassador to Israel over ambush". . Archived from the original on . https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/egypt-to-withdraw-ambassador-to-israel-over-ambush-2341011.html May 16, 2025 The Independent Eventually a young Egyptian, Ahmad Al-Shahhat, climbed to the roof of the apartment building which houses the Israeli embassy and removed the Israeli flag, replacing it with an Egyptian flag he had carried with him, becoming an instant folk hero in Egypt. The Israeli flag he had taken down was burned by protesters.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/flagman-climbs-21-story-israeli-embassy-in-cairo-becoming-instant-hero-to-cairo-protesters/2011/08/21/gIQAO9aeUJ_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20181114101954/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/flagman-climbs-21-story-israeli-embassy-in-cairo-becoming-instant-hero-to-cairo-protesters/2011/08/21/gIQAO9aeUJ_story.html dead November 14, 2018 Washington Post 'Flagman' climbs 21-story Israeli Embassy in Cairo, becoming instant hero to Cairo protesters Associated Press August 21, 2011 During the demonstrations which continued for several days, thousands of protesters, shouting anti Israel slogans, called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador, the recalling of Egyptian ambassador to Israel, a review of the Camp David Accords and the opening of the border with the Gaza Strip.Kirkpatrick David D. Kershner Isabel August 20, 2011 Nations Race to Defuse Crisis Between Egypt and Israel https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/world/middleeast/21egypt.html May 16, 2025 The New York Timeshttp://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/488722 Israeli embassy in Cairo: Protests continue August 22, 2011 Al-Masry Al-Youm On Friday, August 26, 2011, a demonstration announced as "Million-man demonstration to expel the Israeli ambassador" took place in Cairo outside the Israeli embassy,http://english.ahram.org.eg/~/NewsContent/1/64/19587/Egypt/Politics-/Egyptian-activists-call-for-first-million-man-marc.aspx Ahram Online Egyptian activists call for first million man march against Israel August 24, 2011 drawing a few hundred protesters according to Haaretz.https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/million-man-anti-israel-rally-in-cairo-attracts-only-hundreds-1.380903 https://web.archive.org/web/20110827112131/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/million-man-anti-israel-rally-in-cairo-attracts-only-hundreds-1.380903 dead August 27, 2011 August 26, 2011 'Million man' anti-Israel rally in Cairo attracts only hundreds Avi Issacharoff Barak Ravid Haaretz Israeli apology to Egypt In October 2011, The New York Times reported that Israel had sent a letter of apology to Egypt for the killing of the Egyptian security officers by Israeli forces. Official reactions Involved parties Israel: President Shimon Peres said "The series of severe terror events are an attempt by terror organizations to murder innocent civilians within Israel, and to disrupt our lives"http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110941,00.html Peres: Series of attacks – attempt to dirupt our lives – Israel News, Ynetnews Ynetnews June 20, 1995 August 21, 2011 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that this was a "serious incident in which Israeli citizens were hurt and the country's sovereignty was harmed."Paul Danahar https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14573559 BBC News – Deadly attacks hit Israeli vehicles near Egypt BBC August 20, 2010 August 21, 2011 Defense Minister Ehud Barak stated "this is a grave terrorist incident in a number of locations. The incident reflects the weakness of Egypt's hold over Sinai and the spread of terrorist elements."https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/19/world/middleeast/19israel.html?_r=1&hp Attacks Near Israeli Resort Heighten Tensions With Egypt and Gaza The New York Times August 18, 2011 Isabel Kershner David D. Kirkpatrick He also blamed the attacks on Gazans and pledged that Israel will respond. "The source of the terror incidents is Gaza and we will act against them with all our strength and determination."http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16052281 Israel Bus Attack: At Least Seven Dead After Co-Ordinated Attack In Country's South | World News | Sky News News.sky.com August 21, 2011 He also expressed regret over the deaths of the Egyptian soldiers and ordered the IDF to conduct a military probe of the incident, and defense officials said it would likely be a joint probe with the participation of the Egyptian military.Katz Yaakov August 20, 2011 Barak apologizes to Egypt over security officers' deaths https://www.jpost.com/diplomacy-and-politics/barak-apologizes-to-egypt-over-security-officers-deaths August 21, 2011 The Jerusalem Post Palestinian Authority: Palestinian Authority Chief-negotiator Saeb Erekat stated "Israel stands warned of any possible aggressive action or collective punishment measures against the Palestinian population in Gaza." Erekat stated that the Palestinian Authority is "against violence in all its forms," however, he added that such attacks should not be used by Israel as "a pretext for aggression." Gaza Strip Hamas denied responsibility for the attacks but praised the attacks "...since they were against soldiers."Pfeffer Anshel https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/hamas-we-didn-t-carry-out-southern-israel-attacks-but-we-praise-them-1.379336 https://web.archive.org/web/20110819120953/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/hamas-we-didn-t-carry-out-southern-israel-attacks-but-we-praise-them-1.379336 dead August 19, 2011 Hamas: We didn't carry out southern Israel attacks, but we praise them – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News Haaretz Israel April 10, 2011 August 21, 2011 Hamas warned Israel not to attack the Gaza Strip, following a statement by Defense Minister Ehud Barak that the IDF would strike back at the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza following a deadly triple terror attack. Hamas evacuated its command centers and sent senior commanders into hiding in anticipation of an IDF response. Popular Resistance Committee (PRC) spokesperson praised the attacks but said his group does not take any responsibility for launching it: "The occupation wants to pin this operation on us in order to escape its own internal problems."Navon Emmanuel https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234512 'Gaza-based PRC denies responsibility for Eilat attack' Jerusalem Post 19 August 2011 August 21, 2011 Tawheed and Jihad, an al-Qaeda-linked group in the Gaza Strip, praised the attacks and said the "Jewish state should expect more." Over the internet, the group said "We in the Tawheed and Jihad group bless these blessed arms that pounded the fortifications of the vendetta-filled Jewish enemy in the so-called Eilat area in southern occupied Palestine."https://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFLDE77I03W20110819 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927220018/http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFLDE77I03W20110819 dead September 27, 2012 Al Qaeda-linked group praises armed raid on Israel Af.reuters.com February 9, 2009 August 21, 2011 Egypt: The Egyptian foreign ministry stated that "Egypt denounces the use of force against civilians in any circumstance and strongly advises Israel to immediately stop its military operations against Gaza".http://aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/08/201182064926150828.html Israel continues deadly air strikes on Gaza – Middle East Al Jazeera English August 20, 2011 August 25, 2011 Supranational United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday strongly condemned the attack but called for restraint. According to a UN statement, "the secretary-general hopes that the perpetrators are swiftly identified and brought to justice. He is concerned at the risk of escalation and calls for all to act with restraint." European Union – EU Chief Catherine Ashton condemned the attacks, and said "I have learned with deep concern of the series of terrorist attacks that has taken place in Southern Israel today, including against civilian targets, and in which several Israelis are reported to have lost their lives and many more to have been injured. I condemn unreservedly all such acts of terror, extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in these attacks and express my wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the injured."https://unispal.un.org/UNISPAL.nsf/47D4E277B48D9D3685256DDC00612265/DEF8ABCA2FDEC698852578F0005FB045 Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the terrorist attacks in Israel United Nations August 21, 2011 The Middle East Quartet in a joint statement condemned the attacks and expressed concern "about the unsustainable situation in Gaza as well as the risk of escalation", and called for "restraint from all sides". International Bulgaria – The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying: "We express our sincere condolences to the relatives of all victims. We are convinced that violence and terrorism cannot bring peace to the Middle East. Such acts do not help the efforts of the international community to bring the participants in the Middle East peace process back to the negotiations table."http://www.sofiaecho.com/2011/08/19/1141748_bulgaria-condemns-attacks-in-southern-israel Bulgaria condemns attacks in southern Israel – Bulgaria The Sofia Echo August 21, 2011 Canada – Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird condemned the attacks, saying: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in southern Israel today. These cowardly attacks, particularly on civilian targets, are abhorrent and criminal. On behalf of all Canadians, I send my heartfelt condolences to those affected by today’s vicious attacks.” Furthermore, Baird said: "“Israel has a right to defend itself against such terrorist acts in conformity with international humanitarian law. Those responsible for these horrific attacks must be held accountable.”http://www.vancouverite.com/2011/08/19/canada-condemns-terrorist-attacks-in-southern-israel/ Canada condemns terrorist attacks in southern Israel Vancouverite August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111008062416/http://www.vancouverite.com/2011/08/19/canada-condemns-terrorist-attacks-in-southern-israel/ October 8, 2011 dead mdy-all Costa Rica – The Ministry of Foreign Relations published an article condemning the attack, communicating its condolences to the people of Israel, specially to the victims and families of the murdered. The article stated that Costa Rica, as a peace-loving country, respectful of all human rights, expresses its most energetic disapproval of any kind of violence or terrorist attacks, regardless of the motives behind it.http://www.rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios+al+publico&cat=servicios+de+informacion&cont=593&noticia=705 Costa Rica expresa solidaridad con Israel y condena atentado terrorista Rree.go.cr August 21, 2011 Germany – Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle also condemned the attacks saying: "At this difficult hour we stand by the side of our Israeli friends. Those responsible must be prosecuted. Terror and violence must not be allowed to torpedo peace and negotiation efforts in the Middle East." Italy – Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, Franco Frattini, condemned the "barbaric" attacks on southern Israel and warned the international community to prevent more such attacks due to the unrest in the Arab world. He said: "I would like to express my condolences and closeness to the Israeli people and government for the loss of life in the barbaric attacks today."http://www.africasia.com/services/news/newsitem.php?area=mideast&item=110818200220.1y06ng8k.php IC Publications Africasia.com August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120401174643/http://www.africasia.com/services/news/newsitem.php?area=mideast&item=110818200220.1y06ng8k.php April 1, 2012 dead Netherlands – The Dutch Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks "in the strongest terms."http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/netherlands-condemns-attacks-israel The Netherlands condemns attacks in Israel | Radio Netherlands Worldwide Rnw.nl August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017205649/http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/netherlands-condemns-attacks-israel October 17, 2012 dead mdy-all Norway – Norwegian foreign minister Jonas Gahr Støre "condemned in the strongest possible terms" the acts of terror, adding that Norway condemns all use of terrorAugust 18, 2011 Norge fordømmer terrorhandlinger i Israel Norway condemns acts of terror in Israel http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/ud/pressesenter/pressemeldinger/2011/terrorhandlinger-israel-180811.html?id=652557 Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oslo no United Kingdom – Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that "I condemn these appalling and senseless acts of violence. As efforts for peace in the region continue, this brutality has no place, nor its perpetrators any excuse. My thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured and I offer sincere condolences to their families and friends."Burt Alistair Alistair Burt 18 August 2011 Foreign Office Minister condemns Israel attacks https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-minister-condemns-israel-attacks May 16, 2025 gov.uk Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office USA – The State Department condemned the attacks "in the strongest terms," calling the attack "brutal and cowardly." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said "We hope that those involved in the planning of these gruesome attacks will be brought to swift justice. We stand by Israel as our friend, partner, and ally – now and always." She also added that "This violence only underscores our strong concerns about the security situation in the Sinai Peninsula. Recent commitments by the Egyptian government to address the security situation in the Sinai are important and we urge the Egyptian government to find a lasting resolution."August 18, 2011 Clinton presses Egypt on Sinai security after Israel attack https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jg8WV_3ct7TKFeUoPzIJE58IkdNg?docId=CNG.c2dbe3d4783c5cdeee2441f8ecd1bc56.511 dead https://archive.today/20130124192721/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jg8WV_3ct7TKFeUoPzIJE58IkdNg#selection-295.0-298.0 January 24, 2013 August 21, 2011 Agence France-Presse Russia – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman by telephone. Lavrov expressed his condolences over the terrorist attacks in southern Israel. He condemned this extremist act, and "reaffirmed the immutable position of Russia that there can be no justification for terror or for those who use it as means to achieve their ends". He also said that "despite the gravity of the crime, it is necessary to exercise restraint and to avoid retaliatory steps from which innocent people may suffer".August 10, 2011 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks to Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Lieberman by Telephone https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1598354/ May 16, 2025 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Impact Following the attacks on Highway 12, Israel is reportedly to soon allow Egypt to deploy thousands of troops in the Sinai Peninsula in violation of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty, in which both countries agreed that the Sinai Peninsula will be a military-free zone.Issacharoff Avi August 26, 2011 Report: Israel to allow Egypt to deploy troops in Sinai https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-israel-to-allow-egypt-to-deploy-troops-in-sinai-1.380802 https://web.archive.org/web/20110826155406/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-israel-to-allow-egypt-to-deploy-troops-in-sinai-1.380802 dead August 26, 2011 registration May 16, 2025 Haaretz Investigation According to Haaretz, the IDF General Staff's investigation into the attack “was a source of great frustration”. An intelligence alert from the Shin Bet had led to a massive deployment of IDF troops in the area, but the forces' alertness had eroded, allowing the militants to track the IDF and choose their infiltration route. The decision not to close the road on the morning of the attack in spite of warnings from the Shin Beth is characterised as “understandable error of judgment, and definitely not a manifestation of carelessness”, whereas the appearance of the defense minister and the chief of staff at the scene of the incident while terrorists were still in the area is considered a serious security blunder that nearly culminated in another disaster. See also Coastal Road massacre Ma'ale Akrabim massacre 2011 Tel Aviv nightclub attack Israeli casualties of war August 2012 Sinai attack References 30em https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234360 Additional shooting attack north of Eilat, one injured The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234362 IDF strikes Gaza in response to attacks; 6 reported dead The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234389 Israel kills PRC leadership in Gaza airstrike Katz, Yaakov The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234417 Counter-terror officer killed by terrorist fire near Eilat The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234358 Additional shooting attack near Eilat; 1 injured Katz, Yaakov The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234381 Second rocket fired from Gaza, explodes in open field The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=234303 Police beef up forces, call on public to be vigilant Lappin, Yaakov The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234384 22-year-old Golani soldier killed by terrorists is named The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?ID=234326&R=R1 Timeline of the attacks on the Sinai border Katz, Yaakov The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234331 Netanyahu promises Israeli response to Eilat attacks Lazaroff, Tovah The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234338 Hamas warns Israel not to attack Gaza in response to terror The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234356 UN's Ban condemns Eilat attacks, concerned of escalation The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234340 German FM condemns attacks: Terror must not torpedo peace The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234378 US State Dept. condemns 'brutal, cowardly' terror attack The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234481 Ashdod: Rockets fired from Gaza injure 10, 2 seriously The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234460 2 injured as rocket from Gaza lands in Ashdod The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234461 Ashdod: Rockets fired from Gaza leave 1 seriously injured The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234465 Suicide bomber kills, injures Egyptian forces near border The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234473 Al-Qaida-linked group praises Eilat terror attacks The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=234467 Ashton 'condemns unreservedly' terror attacks in South The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=234269 At least 6 dead, 25 hurt in terror attacks near Eilat Katz, Yaakov The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110704,00.html 'Israel-Egypt border mostly incomplete' Ynetnews August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110634,00.html Multiple terror attacks rocks south; 5 killed Ynetnews August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4110722,00.html 'Bus driver prevented catastrophe' Magnezi, Aviel Ynetnews August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 https://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=234288 'Eilat bus ambush unlikely to have come from Egypt' The Jerusalem Post August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 External links 2011 southern Israel attacks Timeline of the Eilat triple terror attack – published on The Jerusalem Post on August 18, 2011 8 killed, over 30 wounded in terror attacks in southern Israel – published on the Israeli Foreign Ministry website on August 18, 2011 Category:2011 in international relations Category:2011 in Egypt Category:2011 in Israel Category:Suicide bombings in 2011 Category:August 2011 in Asia Category:2011 mass murders Category:Terrorist incidents in Egypt in 2011 Category:Terrorist incidents in Israel in 2011 Category:Terrorist incidents in the Sinai Peninsula Category:Sinai insurgency Category:Spree shootings in Israel Category:2011 mass shootings in Asia Category:21st-century mass murders in Israel Category:Eilat in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict Category:Sinai Peninsula in the Arab–Israeli conflict Category:Egypt–Israel border Category:Egypt–Palestine relations Category:Suicide bombings in Israel Category:Bus bombings in Israel