ICFUFOR Journal - No 46 - January 2005

Magazine Overview

This issue of the ICFUFOR Journal, No. 46, published in January 2005, presents a collection of witness reports detailing various unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings primarily occurring in Israel during late 2004 and early 2005. The journal focuses on documenting these events, including descriptions of the objects, their behavior, and the circumstances of the observations.

Reports from Across Israel

Ha'arava Road, 23.10.2004

Zohar from Jerusalem reported an unusual sighting while traveling on the Ha'arava Road. She photographed the landscape and later noticed red lights and a green light in the sky, with one light resembling a sea horse. Despite deleting most photos, one remained, and no one could explain the phenomenon.

Hannan Sabat, who received the photo, suggested it might be a reflection of internal car lights on the windowpane. However, the journal notes the presence of red lights, a green light, and the sea horse shape, along with a white light on the left side of the picture. The photo was to be placed on the journal's website.

Jaffa, 5.11.2004

Eliyahoo Gilad reported an event on "Valentine Day" in Jaffa. He observed a helicopter and then saw what appeared to be a ball in the sky. Several other viewers confirmed seeing two more balls whose colors changed from white to red. Some also reported a third ball. These objects reportedly reached an altitude of 3 km in a short time and ascended in a straight line until they disappeared, despite windy conditions.

Gilad also shared a personal anecdote from Jaffa about observing seagulls and a large balloon-like object above them. He felt the object was observing people and, upon realizing it was noticed, moved away towards the sea, initially spinning before flying off and disappearing. He concluded that "many things happen in Jaffa."

Nesher, 5.11.2004

Abi Greiff reported seeing two unusual lighted objects in the sky from his balcony at 04:30. The objects were horizontally aligned, one next to the other, and appeared very bright and shiny, more so than stars. They seemed closer than stars and at the altitude of airplanes. The object on the right was smaller and higher, while the left one was bigger and lower. The smaller object's color was like a star, while the bigger one was more yellowish.

Greiff continued observations for ten days. On November 6, 2004, he saw the pair again, with the bigger object appearing lower. Both were very shiny. He noted that on the night of November 5th, at 02:30, the objects were not present. On November 7th, he observed every hour from midnight to 04:30, but the objects were absent. On November 13th, at 05:30, he saw two distant objects resembling little stars in the same sky sector. Subsequent checks on November 15th and 16th at 05:30 revealed nothing unusual.

Rishon Le-Zion, 8.11.2004

Tali reported an extraordinary view from her balcony in Rishon Le-Zion, observed for over a week. She, her husband, son, and daughter saw two objects in the east, one blinking continuously and the other stable. They moved in the sky for about 1.5 hours before disappearing in the west, starting after sunset. Tali claimed they moved in a circle and crossed each other's paths, appearing very high in the sky. Through binoculars, she saw the blinking object change color between white and red, while the stable object appeared colored. Her niece and husband also witnessed the phenomena from another part of the city.

Holon, 15.11.2004

Eliyahoo Gilad reported another sighting in Holon. At 07:10, while driving, he stopped at a traffic light and saw an object that initially resembled a helicopter. The object moved towards the industrial area, flying at helicopter altitude. The light changed, and he parked his car. The object came in front of him, displaying an orange, rusted-like color. It flew, stopped, and flew again, stopping above the industrial area and ascending at a 90-degree angle. It became small at an altitude of about 3 km. No sound was heard. Gilad described it as amazing and dramatic, reaching heights very fast. It had a circular shape and was clearly visible when it reached the clouds, stating it was "in any way a balloon."

Ashdod, 22.12.2004

Assaf Barr, a journalist for "Ashdod Magazine," reported an event at 01:33. His dog began barking, and he saw a UFO moving from the sea direction. He retrieved his glasses and observed an unidentified object above neighboring houses, which then moved closer. His dog barked for about 15 minutes while he observed the light ball. He took pictures, and the object began to move, standing still for several minutes before splitting into three parts.

Barr took 22 digital photos but felt no one would believe him. He stated, "it frightens me to write about it." The magazine inquired with the police and army. The police responded that there was no exceptional activity in the area and they do not handle such cases. The IDF Spokesman referred them to civilian aviation. The magazine concluded that "every time that evidenced of this kind appear, security forces and officials, try to evade the matter..."

Ma'agan Michael, 8.1.2005

Arik Hasidim reported waking on the seashore after sunset. At about 17:30, using binoculars, he saw a strange cloud with a beehive-like shape. A dark object then appeared in the left side of the cloud, entered it, created a black stripe, and then stood still in the sky towards an island about 1 km offshore. He observed it as a small object moving right and left with moderate movements. The object then seemed to approach him before disappearing. Through binoculars, he saw bumps on its sides, like star beams. The observation lasted about 5 minutes, and he regretted the lack of other witnesses.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the diverse visual descriptions of UAP, including lights, shapes, and colors, and the consistent reporting of these phenomena by multiple witnesses across different locations in Israel. The journal appears to adopt a stance of documenting these events objectively, presenting witness accounts without overt skepticism, but also including attempts at rational explanations (like Hannan Sabat's reflection theory) and noting the lack of official confirmation or explanation for some incidents. The concluding statement from the Ashdod report suggests a critical editorial perspective on the handling of such evidence by authorities, implying a pattern of evasion.

The editorial stance leans towards collecting and disseminating information on UAP sightings, providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences. The inclusion of dates and locations for each report adds a layer of journalistic rigor to the collection of anecdotal evidence. The journal's focus is on the phenomena themselves and the immediate aftermath of the sightings, including the challenges witnesses face in being believed and the lack of official acknowledgment.