ICFUFOR Journal

Magazine Overview

Title: ICFUFOR Journal
Issue: No 39
Date: April 2003
Publisher: ICFUFOR
Country: Israel
Language: English

This issue of the ICFUFOR Journal presents a collection of witness testimonies and photographic evidence of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in Israel during the first quarter of 2003. The reports detail various sightings, including photographic evidence, and are presented with dates, locations, and descriptions of the objects and their behavior.

Zichron-Yaakov Sighting (Middle of January 2003)

Mariana Tsafrir Kissing submitted photos taken by her friend Yael Meibloom, a professional photographer, from the balcony of her house above the Zichron-Yaakov winery. While Meibloom did not notice anything unusual at the time of taking the photos, developing them revealed a circular 'orb' UFO in two out of three pictures. The first photo shows the moon. The second photo displays a reddish round object in front of a wooded hill, situated between a chimney and a large tree. The third photo captures the same object in white color to the right of the moon, with the sky as its background.

Road Between Kiriyt-Ata and Zvulun Junction Sighting (1 February 2003)

Abi Greif reported an event that occurred on a Saturday evening while driving with his wife and son from Kiriyat-Ata towards Zvulun junction. They observed two yellow-orange lights, familiar from previous sightings, situated between the hills of Kfar-Hassidim. Greif estimated the lights to be approximately 300 meters high, appearing distant behind the hills. As they moved closer to the junction, the lights became hidden by the hills.

Kadima and Zoran Sighting (2 March 2003)

Reported by David Ronen, this testimony comes from Mrs. Revital Ronnenm, a citizen of Zoran considered a reliable person. The event took place on a Thursday at 22:10 while she was driving from Kadima to Zoran. Her speed was initially 80 km/h, reduced to 40 km/h, and then she stopped upon seeing an object in the dark, cloudy sky. The object was described as mint-colored. From her perspective, its size was approximately half that of a private car, suggesting it would appear larger if seen closer. The object was glowing with a blue-mint color and moved at an enormous speed, first sharply from right to left, then in small circles, also at high speed. Initially, she thought it might be a jeep in an orchard with a projector, and she was afraid to stop as she was alone. However, curiosity prevailed, and she stopped by the roadside. She concluded that the maneuvers were too fast and complex for a human to perform.

West Kiriyat-Hayim Sighting (7 March 2003)

Tsahi Buchman reported an observation at 17:41. For approximately one second, he noticed a large object, estimated to be the size of a half moon from his viewpoint. Its shape was a half-circle, and it was orange-yellow in color, shining slightly and positioned above the buildings. The object appeared and disappeared in an eastward direction. The sighting was made from the direction of the public library.

Maccabim / Modi'in Sighting (27 March 2003)

Liran, a 10-year-old boy, claimed that he and his family members observed a structure of lights in the sky starting at 19:40, moving in a circular orbit. Initially, three lights were visible in a rectangular shape, followed by the appearance of a new light. The lights were blinking, with some parts increasing in strength while others were dimmer. The police were called, and a policeman witnessed the lights but could not provide an explanation.

Mrs. Batia Lander, from Modi'in, reported observing a rectangular set of lights from 19:00 to 20:40. One side of the formation was blinking steadily. The lights flew above Modi'in, slightly to the east. The lights were yellow, with a red light on the other side. The structure sometimes appeared to turn or stop, as if pulled. Police were also called in this instance, but they were reportedly unaware of what the lights were. Mrs. Lander also mentioned that a friend from Petach-Tikva saw the same phenomenon, adding that it seemed to be located very high in the sky. The witness, who served in the I.A.F., stated with certainty that it was not an airplane. She further reported that at 21:20, the phenomenon reappeared in a southern location, with the lights no longer blinking but maintaining their identical color.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the ICFUFOR Journal focuses on presenting factual accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena observed in Israel. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and reporting these events based on witness testimonies and photographic evidence, without offering definitive explanations. The recurring themes include the visual characteristics of UAPs (shape, color, light patterns), their behavior (movement, speed, blinking), and the reactions of witnesses, including attempts to involve authorities like the police. The journal emphasizes the reliability of witnesses and the unusual nature of the observed phenomena, often highlighting instances where conventional explanations, such as airplanes, are ruled out by observers.