APN's daily news review from Israel
Tuesday October 25, 2016
Quote of the day:
“There are few places more loathsome than that in our area. I suggest that the actors and crew members arrive a bit beforehand and tour Meir Kahane Park, which also includes the grave of Baruch Goldstein."
--One of numerous posts circulating on social media networks protesting the first ever Habimah National Theater performance in Kiryat Arba settlement in Hebron.**
“There are few places more loathsome than that in our area. I suggest that the actors and crew members arrive a bit beforehand and tour Meir Kahane Park, which also includes the grave of Baruch Goldstein."
--One of numerous posts circulating on social media networks protesting the first ever Habimah National Theater performance in Kiryat Arba settlement in Hebron.**
Front Page:
Haaretz
- Habimah Theater to perform for first time in Kiryat Arba: Artists protesting
- France evacuating its largest refugee camp
- Lieberman: If Hamas stops arming and digging tunnels, we will agree to a port and airport in Gaza
- Not satisfied with a Trump defeat: Obama goes out for revenge campaign against Republicans // Chemi Shalev
- Without a pension and work, retirees of the crime world are having difficulty integrating into life after jail
- Iraqi Parliament completely banned manufacturing and sale of alcohol
- The planes of silence (drones) // Haaretz Editorial
- Thank you, Hagai El-Ad // Odeh Bisharat
Yedioth Ahronoth
- In the cold, with Hillary // Nahum Barnea
- Two weeks to the elections, Yedioth correspondents report from the US
- Degrees mainly for the wealthy – the unbelieveable gap
- Lieberman: “Gaza can be like Singapore”
- The gates of the hospital were broken into
- The Ivgi storm – The prestigious (acting) prize and the protest in its wake
Maariv This Week (Hebrew links only)
- (Lieberman) Speaking to the Palestinians, attacking the leadership
- Lieberman’s waking up // Noam Amir
- (Actor Moshe) Ivgi won a rpize and sparked a storm
- Fear and horror in the outskirts of Mosul
Israel Hayom
- Another two weeks [Photos of Clinton and Trump}
- Lieberman threatens: “If Hamas opens another round of fighting – we will destroy it”
- For the first time: Habimah Theater will perform in Kiryat Arba; Left-wing protesting
- Battle over Mosul: Thousands escaping; Turkey: “We will send F-16s”
- Storm at the Haifa Festival: “Revoke the Best Actor prize from Ivgi”
News Summary:
**Interviews, performances and calls for revoking citizenship sparked protests and the main stories in today’s Hebrew newspapers. A Palestinian newspaper interviewed hawkish Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman (angering Palestinians), who said Israel would agree to a seaport and airport in the Gaza Strip if Hamas ‘stopped arming and digging tunnels,’ Israel’s National Theater announced a performance for the first time in the hardcore settlement of Kiryat Arba, angering some artists, academics and left-wingers, and Coalition Chairman MK David Bitan called for stripping the Israeli citizenship from B’Tselem’ director Hagai El-Ad after El-Ad spoke against the Israeli occupation at the UN,
but MKs on left and right protested saying his talk is ‘detrimental to Israel.’ (Then Bitan called for a bill restricting Israelis' speeches in international forums, but a coalition source told Haaretz+ it won’t pass.)
Quick Hits:
- Israel strikes Hamas targets after rocket fired from Gaza - This is the fourth incident of rocket fire from Gaza this month. (Haaretz and Ynet)
- Second Hamas militant dies in tunnel collapse - Following a rocket attack in the morning and Israeli air strikes soon after, a Hamas terrorist dies in a tunnel collapse near Rafah; this is the second deadly tunnel collapse in as many days. (Ynet)
- Settlers build new illegal outpost on private Palestinian land - with Israeli authorities' knowledge - Israeli army says stop-work orders have been issued and further enforcement efforts will be taken in Jordan Valley, but Haaretz saw work continuing on Thursday. (Haaretz+)
- Senior Fatah official calls for Palestinian consumer boycott of Israel - Former chief negotiator Nabil Sha'ath says Palestinians must give up their 'peace dreams' and acknowledge that the negotiating process is dead. (Haaretz)
- Israel in talks with Germany to buy additional submarines - As with the previous sale, Berlin would foot a third of the bill for the new additions to Israel's fleet. (Haaretz+)
- UNESCO to hold new vote on contentious Jerusalem resolution this week - Though softer in wording than the initial resolution, Wednesday's vote will still omit any reference to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall in their Jewish context. (Haaretz+ and Maariv)
- Israeli army opens probe into killing of 15-year-old Palestinian near Hebron - The military said that soldiers followed procedure when they shot and killed Khaled Bahar, who threw stones at a military vehicle. (Haaretz)
- IDF looking into alleged abuse of terror suspect during arrest - Video of soldiers kicking suspect on the ground draws global attention. Military says video "not an accurate depiction" of the incident, says the suspect, who is accused of planning a bomb attack, resisted arrest and injured a company commander. (Israel Hayom)
- Palestinian Authority releases four who visited settlers' sukkah - Release of villagers, who allegedly violated Authority's boycott of settlements, brought about after intervention of IDF officials. Netanyahu says arrests 'further proof of the Palestinian refusal to make peace.' (Haaretz)
- Struggling Gaza factory turns to recycling to survive - The struggling plastic factory, which employs 50 workers, had to turn to recycling as a new source of raw materials following the Israeli/Egyptian blockade; Due to the recycling effort, the factory in east Gaza City produces between 1.5 to 2 tons of irrigation pipes, black trash bags and cable hoses each day. (Agencies, Ynet)
- Deputy Minister Mazuz threatens Likud member with knife - An argument that breaks out between Yaron Mazuz and Roy Sharabi, Likud's representative at Israel's labor federation, during a Sukkot event nearly ends in a stabbing after the deputy minister pursues the other man with a knife in hand. Despite the many witnesses at the event attended by 350, Mazuz denies the incident, and Sharbai declines to comment. (Ynet)
- Israel thanks Italy for stance against UNESCO Temple Mount resolution - 'It is incomprehensible and unacceptable, a mistake,' Italian Prime Minister Renzi says of the resolution, adding 'To say that the Jewish people has no connection to Jerusalem is like saying that the sun creates darkness.' (Agencies, Ynet and Israel Hayom)
- Visiting the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, No Time Machine Necessary - A controversial virtual-reality tour showing the Temple before its destruction is dazzling. But that doesn’t mean the producers want it rebuilt. (Haaretz+)
- Two female Palestinian directors win big at Haifa Film Festival - Maha Haj wins best feature for 'Personal Affairs,' 'In Between – Bar Bahar' by Maysaloun Hamoud wins best first feature. (Haaretz)
- Israeli-Arab woman found murdered in car in West Bank - Police say motive was ‘criminal dispute,’ but gag order has been imposed on case. (Haaretz+)
- Tattoo artists help Israeli victims of war and violence reclaim their bodies - Artists from around the world ink the wounded to try and erase painful memories while drawing inspiration from the works at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. (AP, Haaretz)
- Israeli actress addresses UN as it names Wonder Woman honorary ambassador amid outcry - The comic book superhero, currently played by Israeli actress Gal Gadot, has been named a UN ambassador, in the hopes of inspiring girls and women the world over to 'think of all the wonder we can do'; amidst the celebrations were also those who protested the choice, saying that girls deserve better than 'a sexualized cartoon character.' (Ynet and Israel Hayom)
- Netanyahu turns 67, gets senior citizen card - The prime minister, who will celebrate his birthday with his ministers on Sunday, joins 800,000 other Israeli senior citizens enjoying many benefits from the Social Equality Ministry. (Ynet)
- At pro-Trump Bash in Jerusalem, Pundits, Firebrands and the Donald - on Video - Trump and Mike Pence set to address private event on Wednesday, organized by Republicans Overseas Israel. Their message will be 'in line with what Trump showed in Gettysburg,' organizer promises. (Haaretz+)
- Over 250 female rabbis sign letter slamming Donald Trump 'hate speech' - 'He has denigrated people by race, by nationality, by their gender and by their most intimate, personal challenges,' the message reads. (JTA, Haaretz)
- Human Rights Watch: Russia, Saudi don't belong on UN human rights council - The human rights group opposes Russia's stoking military conflict in Syria, while Saudi Arabia is reportedly murdering thousands of civilians in Yemen.; the group also marked China and Egypt as known human rights violators. (Agencies, Ynet)
Features:
For Arabs, Plans for Jaffa's Preservation Mean Expulsion Through Gentrification
A conservation program to preserve the historic well houses of Jaffa and south Tel Aviv threatens to push Arabs out of the area, argue its critics. (Naama Riba, Haaretz+)
Pilot program in IDF officer's course places female cadets among groups of men
Over 90% of IDF roles are open to women, but just 7% of those in combat roles are women. The new program is trying to find out whether the immersion of women in a group of men will ease the feelings of discomfort and cause more unit cohesion among the sexes. (Yoav Zitun, Yedioth/Ynet)
Jerusalem's Gypsies: The community with the lowest social standing in Israel
The Domari Gypsies of East Jerusalem have struggled for many generations to overcome poverty, government indifference and prejudice. Now, a determined woman, Amoun Sleem, is trying to lead a quiet revolution. (Tali Heruti-Sover, Haaretz+)
Rise of the Drones Triggers Quiet Revolution in Israeli Air Force
As unmanned aerial vehicles take over the skies, more fighter squadrons are shut down. So what does that mean for aircraft pilots. (Gili Cohen, Haaretz+)
The Day Prestate Israel’s Palmach Took Revenge on a British Cop
Otherwise it was right-wing militias that killed Brits they considered responsible for excessive violence. (Ofer Aderet, Haaretz+)
The Israeli techies who gave up six-figure incomes for country life
Two techies and a journalist gave up their careers for a life amid tomatoes and saltbush. They say they have no regrets. (Roni Wolf, Haaretz)
Commentary/Analysis:
My UN Speech at the UN Reflected Love for Israel, Truth About Settlements (Lara Friedman, Haaretz+) Americans for Peace Now responds: With the 50th anniversary of the occupation upon us, the hope for a two-state solution is dying. If there was ever a time to speak the truth about the settlements, it’s now.
Coalition chairman doesn't understand the democratic process (Tova Tzimuki, Yedioth/Ynet) MK David Bitan can't revoke B'Tselem Executive Director Hagai El-Ad's citizenship, as the latter's comments against the Israeli occupation fall under the freedom of expression, a super-constitutional right.
We Are All B'Tselem Head Hagai El-Ad (Haaretz Editorial) 'The occupation must end' — that’s the flag that must unite Israel's opposition. Those who don’t wave it are helping make the status quo in the territories permanent.
B’Tselem and Arab rapper: No such thing as bad publicity (Yoaz Hendel, Yedioth/Ynet) While criticism against B'Tselem head Elad is completely justified, by vowing to bar national service volunteers from B’Tselem, Netanyahu only helped the organization increase its donations. Meanwhile, his ministers turned an unimportant rapper into a cultural hero.
Cancel citizenship? Yet another nail in the coffin of Israel’s beleaguered democracy (Don Futterman, Haaretz+) Once again, the Israeli government is putting the left on the defensive by questioning the legitimacy of a citizen’s right to speak out against the occupation. That’s been Netanyahu’s strategy all along.
Human rights groups are not Israel’s enemies (Son-in-law of Shimon Peres, surgeon and human rights activist, Rafi Walden, Yedioth/Ynet) The world does not hate us because of our existence, but because of our actions. Our image as a dark nationalistic society is actually being saved by human rights organizations’ representatives.
It’s Every Israeli’s Right, and Duty, to Speak Up - Including at the UN (Michael Sfard, Haaretz+) The occupation is not an internal Israeli matter and human rights are always a matter for the entire international community.
Netanyahu's critics have discovered the ‘villa in the jungle’ (Sever Plocker, Yedioth/Ynet) I am proud of the activity and existence of B’Tselem. Its activists are brave and worthy of appreciation and gratitude: A nation which loses the voice of its conscience is committing suicide. But why cooperate with an initiative whose only purpose is to make us forget the enlightened world’s failure to deal with the horrible massacre in Syria and direct the spotlight at us? How does such a hypocritical discussion contribute to an understanding between the people, to justice, to reconciliation? It doesn’t. All it does is feed radicalism. Now US liberal public opinion leaders, especially the Jews among them, are undergoing a deep revision and voicing an agreement with the official Israeli approach that ‘there is no one to talk to’ on the other side.
Israel's Left-wing Groups Should Close Shop (Uri Misgav, Haaretz+) These organizations are not really bringing peace or an end to the occupation any closer. Let’s see what Israel looks like without B’Tselem and Peace Now and Breaking the Silence.
Thank You, B'Tselem, for Exposing the Skeletons in Israel's Closet (Odeh Bisharat, Haaretz+) If not even the opposition is willing to air Israel's dirty laundry, we may all choke on the stench.
Israel's Conspiracy of Silence Over Its Use of Drones (Haaretz Editorial) Military censorship is preventing a debate on the weapon accounting for 70 percent of the air force’s flight hours.
The new King of Gaza (Elior Levy, Yedioth/Ynet) With elections for the Hamas leadership coming up in December, and with Khaled Mashal officially announcing that he will be stepping away from the leadership position, political infighting and maneuvering has begun amongst the candidates to be the new King of Gaza
Between settlers' demands and U.S. criticism, a stormy winter is coming for Netanyahu (Yossi Verter, Haaretz+) The international community is demanding that Israel evacuate the illegal Amona outpost without tricks and without shticks, but the settlers won't go quietly. How did Yair Lapid's party manage to incur a $4 million debt?
We have a partner among Palestinian women (Zeruya Shalev, Yedioth/Ynet) It looked like a mirage in the heart of the boiling desert, but the Israeli and Palestinian women who came together to wage peace are reclaiming the right to hope.
The truth about Israeli broadcasting (Gideon Levy, Haaretz+) The fight for public broadcasting in Israel is important, but the Israeli media is in cahoots with the government. The chief censor is its audience; it works slavishly for and fears it.
The three steps to turning the public into ignorant masses (Dr. Revital Amiran, Maariv) Coalition chairman David Bitan's attempts to throw sand in our eyes regarding the (new) Israeli Broadcasting Corporation a blow to our dignity as human beings and as citizens in a democracy.
Yes, Israelis, we must air our dirty laundry in public (Zeev Sternhell, Haaretz+) A government that can't or won't move a few shacks out of an illegal West Bank outpost will not reach an agreement with the Palestinians unless powerful pressure is placed on it, including harsh sanctions.
Changing Languages: Lieberman is no longer talking in empty slogans (Noam Amir, Maariv) The Defense Minister understood the equation between Israel and the Palestinians. His interview to Al-Quds newspaper spread like wildfire in the Palestinian street and that's exactly what he wanted.
Barak, Bibi and Obama's Bunker Buster Option (Amos Harel, Haaretz+) The former defense minister sent the press scrambling for clues after saying vaguely that Netanyahu left Israel with 'an extremely troubling vulnerability to a key security challenge.' A hint as to what that might have been can be found in Dennis Ross' last book.
Strength and unity will win (Isi Leibler, Israel Hayom) In his final months in office, President Obama may try to impose a settlement on us. We can only fight hostile diplomatic moves by showing a united front.
Trump’s Deep Dive Into Fascist, anti-Semitic Conspiracy Thinking (Joshua Shanes, Haaretz+) Trump’s speech last week crossed new lines, closely mirroring the apocalyptic language of infamous anti-Semites of the late 19th and 20th centuries, all to fire up his white nationalist, anti-Semitic base. His claims the election is being ‘stolen’ and ‘rigged’ come from the same tradition.
A conservation program to preserve the historic well houses of Jaffa and south Tel Aviv threatens to push Arabs out of the area, argue its critics. (Naama Riba, Haaretz+)
Pilot program in IDF officer's course places female cadets among groups of men
Over 90% of IDF roles are open to women, but just 7% of those in combat roles are women. The new program is trying to find out whether the immersion of women in a group of men will ease the feelings of discomfort and cause more unit cohesion among the sexes. (Yoav Zitun, Yedioth/Ynet)
Jerusalem's Gypsies: The community with the lowest social standing in Israel
The Domari Gypsies of East Jerusalem have struggled for many generations to overcome poverty, government indifference and prejudice. Now, a determined woman, Amoun Sleem, is trying to lead a quiet revolution. (Tali Heruti-Sover, Haaretz+)
Rise of the Drones Triggers Quiet Revolution in Israeli Air Force
As unmanned aerial vehicles take over the skies, more fighter squadrons are shut down. So what does that mean for aircraft pilots. (Gili Cohen, Haaretz+)
The Day Prestate Israel’s Palmach Took Revenge on a British Cop
Otherwise it was right-wing militias that killed Brits they considered responsible for excessive violence. (Ofer Aderet, Haaretz+)
The Israeli techies who gave up six-figure incomes for country life
Two techies and a journalist gave up their careers for a life amid tomatoes and saltbush. They say they have no regrets. (Roni Wolf, Haaretz)
Commentary/Analysis:
My UN Speech at the UN Reflected Love for Israel, Truth About Settlements (Lara Friedman, Haaretz+) Americans for Peace Now responds: With the 50th anniversary of the occupation upon us, the hope for a two-state solution is dying. If there was ever a time to speak the truth about the settlements, it’s now.
Coalition chairman doesn't understand the democratic process (Tova Tzimuki, Yedioth/Ynet) MK David Bitan can't revoke B'Tselem Executive Director Hagai El-Ad's citizenship, as the latter's comments against the Israeli occupation fall under the freedom of expression, a super-constitutional right.
We Are All B'Tselem Head Hagai El-Ad (Haaretz Editorial) 'The occupation must end' — that’s the flag that must unite Israel's opposition. Those who don’t wave it are helping make the status quo in the territories permanent.
B’Tselem and Arab rapper: No such thing as bad publicity (Yoaz Hendel, Yedioth/Ynet) While criticism against B'Tselem head Elad is completely justified, by vowing to bar national service volunteers from B’Tselem, Netanyahu only helped the organization increase its donations. Meanwhile, his ministers turned an unimportant rapper into a cultural hero.
Cancel citizenship? Yet another nail in the coffin of Israel’s beleaguered democracy (Don Futterman, Haaretz+) Once again, the Israeli government is putting the left on the defensive by questioning the legitimacy of a citizen’s right to speak out against the occupation. That’s been Netanyahu’s strategy all along.
Human rights groups are not Israel’s enemies (Son-in-law of Shimon Peres, surgeon and human rights activist, Rafi Walden, Yedioth/Ynet) The world does not hate us because of our existence, but because of our actions. Our image as a dark nationalistic society is actually being saved by human rights organizations’ representatives.
It’s Every Israeli’s Right, and Duty, to Speak Up - Including at the UN (Michael Sfard, Haaretz+) The occupation is not an internal Israeli matter and human rights are always a matter for the entire international community.
Netanyahu's critics have discovered the ‘villa in the jungle’ (Sever Plocker, Yedioth/Ynet) I am proud of the activity and existence of B’Tselem. Its activists are brave and worthy of appreciation and gratitude: A nation which loses the voice of its conscience is committing suicide. But why cooperate with an initiative whose only purpose is to make us forget the enlightened world’s failure to deal with the horrible massacre in Syria and direct the spotlight at us? How does such a hypocritical discussion contribute to an understanding between the people, to justice, to reconciliation? It doesn’t. All it does is feed radicalism. Now US liberal public opinion leaders, especially the Jews among them, are undergoing a deep revision and voicing an agreement with the official Israeli approach that ‘there is no one to talk to’ on the other side.
Israel's Left-wing Groups Should Close Shop (Uri Misgav, Haaretz+) These organizations are not really bringing peace or an end to the occupation any closer. Let’s see what Israel looks like without B’Tselem and Peace Now and Breaking the Silence.
Thank You, B'Tselem, for Exposing the Skeletons in Israel's Closet (Odeh Bisharat, Haaretz+) If not even the opposition is willing to air Israel's dirty laundry, we may all choke on the stench.
Israel's Conspiracy of Silence Over Its Use of Drones (Haaretz Editorial) Military censorship is preventing a debate on the weapon accounting for 70 percent of the air force’s flight hours.
The new King of Gaza (Elior Levy, Yedioth/Ynet) With elections for the Hamas leadership coming up in December, and with Khaled Mashal officially announcing that he will be stepping away from the leadership position, political infighting and maneuvering has begun amongst the candidates to be the new King of Gaza
Between settlers' demands and U.S. criticism, a stormy winter is coming for Netanyahu (Yossi Verter, Haaretz+) The international community is demanding that Israel evacuate the illegal Amona outpost without tricks and without shticks, but the settlers won't go quietly. How did Yair Lapid's party manage to incur a $4 million debt?
We have a partner among Palestinian women (Zeruya Shalev, Yedioth/Ynet) It looked like a mirage in the heart of the boiling desert, but the Israeli and Palestinian women who came together to wage peace are reclaiming the right to hope.
The truth about Israeli broadcasting (Gideon Levy, Haaretz+) The fight for public broadcasting in Israel is important, but the Israeli media is in cahoots with the government. The chief censor is its audience; it works slavishly for and fears it.
The three steps to turning the public into ignorant masses (Dr. Revital Amiran, Maariv) Coalition chairman David Bitan's attempts to throw sand in our eyes regarding the (new) Israeli Broadcasting Corporation a blow to our dignity as human beings and as citizens in a democracy.
Yes, Israelis, we must air our dirty laundry in public (Zeev Sternhell, Haaretz+) A government that can't or won't move a few shacks out of an illegal West Bank outpost will not reach an agreement with the Palestinians unless powerful pressure is placed on it, including harsh sanctions.
Changing Languages: Lieberman is no longer talking in empty slogans (Noam Amir, Maariv) The Defense Minister understood the equation between Israel and the Palestinians. His interview to Al-Quds newspaper spread like wildfire in the Palestinian street and that's exactly what he wanted.
Barak, Bibi and Obama's Bunker Buster Option (Amos Harel, Haaretz+) The former defense minister sent the press scrambling for clues after saying vaguely that Netanyahu left Israel with 'an extremely troubling vulnerability to a key security challenge.' A hint as to what that might have been can be found in Dennis Ross' last book.
Strength and unity will win (Isi Leibler, Israel Hayom) In his final months in office, President Obama may try to impose a settlement on us. We can only fight hostile diplomatic moves by showing a united front.
Trump’s Deep Dive Into Fascist, anti-Semitic Conspiracy Thinking (Joshua Shanes, Haaretz+) Trump’s speech last week crossed new lines, closely mirroring the apocalyptic language of infamous anti-Semites of the late 19th and 20th centuries, all to fire up his white nationalist, anti-Semitic base. His claims the election is being ‘stolen’ and ‘rigged’ come from the same tradition.
Interviews:
I now realize Israel is not the center of the world, says UN envoy
A year after being exiled to New York by Prime Minister Netanyahu, Danny Danon feels he has proved himself to all those people who called his appointment a catastrophe waiting to happen. ‘As far as I’m concerned, the results speak for themselves,’ he says, taking pride in small victories. ‘We did things that have never been done before by Israelis at the UN.’ (Interviewed by Tzipi Shmilovitz, Yedioth/Ynet)
The escape from Iran
Eti Sionit Goshen helped countless Jews flee Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, but it was 10 years before she and her family could escape. She dreams of being asked to light a torch on Independence Day, saying, "That would be our true victory." (Interviewed by Yariv Peleg in Israel Hayom)
The colonel's tunnel war
IDF Col. Tomer Ifrach has a long personal history with Hamas' attack tunnels: During Operation Protective Edge he led a patrol group which was attacked by a Hamas cell hiding in a tunnel; two of his soldiers were killed, and he had to keep fighting with a bullet wound in his back; in an interview, the colonel explains his view of the tunnel threat—now and in the future. (Interviewed by Matan Tzuri, Yedioth/Ynet)
I now realize Israel is not the center of the world, says UN envoy
A year after being exiled to New York by Prime Minister Netanyahu, Danny Danon feels he has proved himself to all those people who called his appointment a catastrophe waiting to happen. ‘As far as I’m concerned, the results speak for themselves,’ he says, taking pride in small victories. ‘We did things that have never been done before by Israelis at the UN.’ (Interviewed by Tzipi Shmilovitz, Yedioth/Ynet)
The escape from Iran
Eti Sionit Goshen helped countless Jews flee Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, but it was 10 years before she and her family could escape. She dreams of being asked to light a torch on Independence Day, saying, "That would be our true victory." (Interviewed by Yariv Peleg in Israel Hayom)
The colonel's tunnel war
IDF Col. Tomer Ifrach has a long personal history with Hamas' attack tunnels: During Operation Protective Edge he led a patrol group which was attacked by a Hamas cell hiding in a tunnel; two of his soldiers were killed, and he had to keep fighting with a bullet wound in his back; in an interview, the colonel explains his view of the tunnel threat—now and in the future. (Interviewed by Matan Tzuri, Yedioth/Ynet)
Prepared for APN by Orly Halpern, independent freelance journalist based in Jerusalem.