Journal

Magazine Overview

Title: Journal
Issue: No 35
Date: April 2002

This issue of the Journal, published by ICFUFOR, details several UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings primarily from Israel and the surrounding region.

Sightings Reported

Nesher, Israel - August 2, 2002

At approximately 16:30, Irina Edelman, her daughter Svetlana, and a friend named Nathalie Romanov were in a public park in the "Giv'at-Nesher" neighborhood of Nesher, a town north of Israel near Haifa. They observed an object in the western sky, estimated to be as large as an airplane. Its shape was described as round and it moved eastward, cycling around itself. The witnesses likened its shape to "2 saucers connected together." The object was enveloped in a blue vapor, appearing darker around the edges and lighter, like "aluminum color," in the center. One corner of the object reportedly had a "window" from which a blue light, described as "fluorescent light," was seen. The UFO was observed for about five minutes as it moved away, diminishing in size until it disappeared. The witnesses, Irina, Svetlana, and Vladimir (Svetlana's husband), had prior UFO sighting experiences from when they lived in Odessa, including a triangular UFO and a red-colored ball seen in 1989 or 1990.

Tel Aviv, Israel - February 19, 2002

This report was submitted by Ronnen Bass, a member of the center, whose family member was the witness. Ommer, a 19-year-old individual, reported an observation between 1:30 and 2:15 AM. While parked at the "Beit-Tzuri" street parking lot in Ramat-Aviv, north Tel Aviv, Ommer noticed three silver, ball-shaped UFOs moving in a straight line, closely positioned. They appeared to be part of a single structure, possibly connected. The objects flew from south to north, moving slowly and at a lower altitude than typical airplanes. They suddenly disappeared without any obstruction, and the witness heard no noise. The observed structure was estimated to be the size of a small airplane, and the sighting lasted for about 3-4 seconds.

South Lebanon - April 5, 2002

This report references an Israeli air force attack in South Lebanon that was broadcast on Israeli second channel (TV-2). The footage was filmed in daylight. The observers noticed two "perl-like" objects with a silver color. One object then disappeared, and the second object was seen flying away, leaving a dark trail. In a subsequent part of the broadcast, shown minutes later, an explosion occurred on the ground, and the two UFOs were clearly visible for approximately one and a half seconds. Following this, the camera focused on an airplane for about a second. The report emphasizes the clear visual distinction between the airplane's shape and dark color, and the round shape and silver color of the UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the documentation of unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on sightings within Israel and its immediate vicinity. The journal appears to adopt a neutral stance, presenting witness accounts and observational details without overt skepticism or endorsement. The inclusion of previous sighting experiences by witnesses suggests an interest in patterns and recurring phenomena. The comparison of UFO characteristics to conventional aircraft, as seen in the South Lebanon report, highlights the effort to differentiate between known and unknown objects. The publication's affiliation with ICFUFOR indicates a dedicated interest in UFO research.