IDF battles Qassams with informants

[pelsar]

Army has distributed leaflets around Gaza with a telephone number for residents to call and report on Qassam launchers
Hanan Greenberg

The IDF has distributed leaflets throughout the Gaza Strip with a telephone number for residents to call and inform on the names and location of Qassam rocket launchers.

While the army has used this technique with the Palestinian population in the past, it has never been used to recruit informants.

This move signals an attempt by the IDF to increase its cooperation and publicity efforts with parts of the population not involved in terrorism and violence towards Israel.

Under the heading, "An Announcement to all Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," the leaflet reads, "the IDF will continue to operate against terror organizations until a complete halt of all terror attacks is achieved."

"In order to ensure your safety, stay away from the areas where the rockets are launched! You fully understand the damage caused by

the rockets due to the proximity of your homes, which the irresponsible terrorists carry out despite endangering your safety."

"Now, every resident can protect himself and his family from harm caused by rocket launchers. Don't hesitate! Dial 054-6912273 to prevent rocket fire and handle over information regarding the activities of those perpetrators.Information received will be useful to maintain your safety, as well as for your family and friends."

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i admit to being quite skeptical of such a thing...yet according to an aticle in Fridays Hebrew Paper (maariv)...the IDF is now getting real sms messages.

now it could be related to the fact that the IDF now uses artillary to respond to rocket attacks....shelling the area of the launch...at any rate if its true (and I still remain skeptical) I see it as very good news..the palestenains rejecting rocket attacks on israel-obviously not for an idealistic reason but to keep their homes from being blown up. The result however is the same....concentrating on improving their lives and not killing israelis.