ICFUFOR Journal - No 50 - January 2006

Magazine Overview

Title: ICFUFOR Journal
Issue: No 50
Date: January 2006
Publisher: ICFUFOR
Country: Israel
Language: English

This issue of the ICFUFOR Journal compiles numerous witness reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) observed in Israel during late 2005 and early 2006. The reports detail sightings, movements, and characteristics of these phenomena, along with some instances of physical evidence and witness reactions.

Witness Reports and Sightings

October 2005:

• October 6, Bat-Yam: Dudi Cohen, 29, reported a shiny yellow orb surrounded by a red halo between 20:12 and 20:33, which he videotaped.
• October 10, Bat-Yam: Dudi Cohen observed an elliptic object with an inner red-white light triangle. It moved slowly from north to south and disappeared into a cloud, appearing very high and far.
• October 27, Natanya: A resident of a multi-story building reported seeing a very shining star-like object in the south-west, which was unusual and not seen on other days.
• October 31, Na'aleh: Hanoch Nebo reported observing an unusual object moving from south-east to north-east. Through binoculars, its color changed from white to orange.

November 2005:

• November 1, Ramat Ha'Saron: Michal reported seeing a very shining white object with four beams of light above an electric pole at 17:45. She felt the object followed her as she drove north and sped up.
• November 7, Beer-Sheba: Chen, 22, saw a shining object at 20:00 that remained fixed for about 15 minutes and changed shape. She photographed it, and the images showed a white object of unidentified shape, sometimes appearing as a stripe of light or a half circle/saucer.
• November 9, Hadera: Doron, 20, reported seeing a strange light above his house that changed location and moved away slowly. The witness described it as "unnatural."
• November 9, Tel-Aviv: Eliyahoo Gilad reported seeing an orange light above the sea, estimated to be about 300 meters above the water. Civilian airplanes flew above it. The object was observed for about 25 minutes, and its light blinked on and off three times before vanishing.
• November 11, Karney Yosef: Ma'ayan reported a star-like object at 23:00 that changed colors from green to red to blue, with light beams and blinking. Witnesses observed it from 22:40, agreeing it was unusual and appeared larger than a star through binoculars.
• November 13, Hadera: A 15-year-old witness reported seeing 4-5 fixed, big, bright yellow lights in the power station area near Hadera for about 5 minutes.
• November 14, Haifa: Yehudit and Eyal Ram-On reported a continuous observation starting at 18:10 of a reddish object moving in a round course. Military jets and helicopters appeared in the area. Eyal observed the object constructed from three lights. At 18:30, jets were surrounding the object, and at 19:10, the object changed course. At 20:25, the object moved higher and blinked. Another UFO appeared at 21:40, and both disappeared. Later, jets and helicopters were heard, and one UFO flew north over the sea.
• November 20, Herzelia: Shua Adi reported seeing a huge shining star-like object, different from usual stars, with beams of light coming out of it.
• November 28, Moshav Petahya: Ariel reported discovering elliptic signs of imprinting in his yard after his wife heard noises. Police were called, and ICFUFOR chairman Abi Greiff was contacted. The imprinting was described as a spiral shape, about 1.5-2 meters in diameter, with shallow extensions. A ditch was also noted nearby, along with soot marks on a telephone pole and altered building blocks. A helicopter was observed hovering over the house afterward. ICFUFOR investigator Hannan Sabat photographed the imprinting.

December 2005:

• December 7, Petah-Tikva: Itay, a former air-force soldier, reported observing two UFOs at 19:30. They were rectangular, with orange and other blinking lights. One made a half turn before disappearing.
• December 10, Lehavim: Sigalit, 18, reported seeing strong green, blue, and yellow flashes near the water tower at approximately 23:00. The dogs barked intensely, but no sound was heard.
• December 14, Haifa: No specific report details are provided for this date, only the location.
• December 30, Bat-Yam: Dudi Cohen saw and videotaped a rectangular UFO at 1:14 with three lights (yellow, red, green), which blinked and changed position. A small white object was also seen flying near the rectangular one.

January 2006:

• January 14, Beer-Sheba: Yavgeni and a friend observed a rectangular UFO in the sky with 4-5 white lights, flying quickly at helicopter height. It vanished and reappeared three times. The object was described as very big and flew without sound or noise.

Physical Traces and Evidence

The Moshav Petahya incident on November 28, 2005, is the most detailed report involving physical evidence. The elliptic imprinting, approximately 1.5-2 meters in diameter, featured a spiral shape with extensions. It was shallow (1-2 cm deep) and had a brighter color than the surrounding soil. Additional findings included a 10 cm deep ditch, soot marks on a telephone pole with "V"-shaped marks, grass covered in dusty material, building blocks that had changed color, and a plastic rope stuck to itself. The police report indicated it was a UFO case, rejecting explanations involving vehicles.

Witness Reactions and Observations

Witnesses often described their experiences with terms like "unusual," "unnatural," and "scary." Some reported fear, disturbance, or helplessness. The presence of military aircraft, particularly jets and helicopters, was noted in the Haifa sighting, suggesting potential military interest or response to the phenomena.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the variety of shapes and colors reported for UFOs, their dynamic movements, and the consistent reporting of unexplained lights. The journal appears to document these sightings without explicit judgment, presenting witness accounts and any associated evidence, such as photographs and video footage, for the reader's consideration. The editorial stance is one of chronicling these events as reported by observers across Israel.