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'Son of Hamas' Says Israel Made a Mistake with Ceasefire
Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the founders of Hamas and former Shin Bet agent: Israel made a mistake by agreeing to a ceasefire.
Gantz: The Other Side Will Understand What Happened to It
Chief of Staff Benny Gantz during a visit with wounded: The operation in Gaza achieved the desired results.
Poll: Bibi, Lieberman Still Ahead
The Pillar of Defense operation and subsequent ceasefire with Hamas did not hurt Bibi in the polls.
Critics: Netanyahu Failed, Caved to World Opinion
Criticism of PM Netanyahu continues as activists, rabbis accuse him of sacrificing Israel's safety for the sake of world opinion.
Iran: Israeli Ceasefire a Sign of Weakness
Iranian leaders say ceasefire shows Israel is weak. Hamas tells Gaza Arabs ‘We won.’
Gesher Organization to Send 200 Shoppers to Ashdod
The Gesher organization initiates a convoy of 200 individuals who will purchase supplies and food for Shabbat in Ashdod.
Lieberman: Power is Also About Holding Back
"I am proud that we can make decisions even when they are contrary to electoral interests," Minister Lieberman says about Gaza.
Son of Hamas Arch-terrorist Vows to Avenge His Father's Death
The son of Hamas arch-terrorist Ahmed Jaabari vows to avenge his father’s death, says it will be "very painful".
201 Incidents of Violence in Judea and Samaria in One Week
The terrorists' scope reached Judea and Samaria this past week as an increase in violent demonstrations and fire bombs was reported.
Former IDF Manpower Head: Gaza Operation Because of Elections
Netanyahu and Barak started Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza because of electoral considerations, says Maj. Gen. (res.) Elazar Stern.
Israel Agreed to Give Up Gaza 'Security Belt'
Understandings with Hamas let Gazans approach border with Israel without being harmed.
Rabbi Ronsky: Ceasefire is a Huge Failure
Brig. Gen. (res.) Ronsky: Israel legitimized Hamas by talking to it. Philadelphi Route must be occupied.
Barak: It's not Yet Time to Conquer Gaza
Defense Minister hopes terrorists' "experience" has lessened "their appetite to attack."
Gaza Terrorism Costs Israeli Businesses $55 Million
Experts said that Gaza area factories and businesses are out NIS 200 million after Operation Pillar of Defense
Will Nazareth be Declared a Hostile Element?
Head of Jewish Nazareth Illit is fuming mad over a pro-terror march held in neighboring Nazareth.
Reservist, Wounded by a Rocket on Wednesday, Dies of Injuries
Lt. Boris Yarmulnik, 28, was fatally wounded by terrorist rocket fired before the "ceasefire."
Hamas Declares Nov. 22 Gaza Public Holiday
The Hamas terrorist organization has declared November 22, the day after its ceasefire was signed with Israel, as a public holiday in Gaza.
NYC Trauma Therapist's 'Pillar of Defense'
Dr. Simone Gordon, a trauma expert based in New York City, adds her own act of kindness for Israel's spiritual Pillar of Defense.
Ben-Ari: Right Bitterly Disappointed in PM's Cease-Fire
MK Michael Ben-Ari launched a stinging attack against the current government, saying that Israelis were fed up with its policies
Five Victims of TA Bus Bombing Still in Hospital
Five victims of the bus blast in Tel Aviv Wednesday are still in the hospital, officials said Thursday
Sderot Resident: "We Cease, They Fire"
A resident of Sderot writes Arutz Sheva with painful cynicism on ceasefire agreements, now and then.
Netanyahu: Ground Campaign Might be Necessary After All
On his Facebook page, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that 'next time' would be different if Hamas didn't keep the cease-fire,
Egypt Confiscates Arms Headed for Gaza
Egyptian security personnel have seized arms and ordnance headed for Gaza, including Grad Katyusha missiles.
Security Council Praises Ceasefire, Calls to Uphold It
UN praises the Gaza ceasefire, while world hails Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi for mediating the efforts.
IDF Spokesman: We Will Foil Terror but Not Initiate Strikes
IDF Spokesman Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai: Despite the ceasefire, we have a mandate to foil any terror attack on Israelis.
IDF Summarizes Operation: 1,500 Gaza Targets Hit
The IDF hit more than 1,500 targets in Gaza during Operation Pillar of Defense, according to a statement of summary.
Terrorists Fire 20 Rockets Since Ceasefire Begins
Gaza’s terrorist rulers mark the ceasefire by firing 20 rockets in three hours at southern Israel.
Goodwill to All Men - Almost
The Vatican on Gaza: Israel is a Baby-Killer”
Not a word was heard from the Vatican all the years Sderot babies were in mortal danger. They began noticing the violence last week.
Hamas Rocket Critically Wounds IDF Officer
Hours before a ceasefire deal was struck, an IDF reserve soldier suffered critical wounds.
Hamas Declares Victory, Gaza Celebrates
Mashaal: 'Israel has failed in all its goals.' Gazans fire into the air and chant victory slogans.
Text of Ceasefire Agreement
The partial text of the ceasefire agreement as reported by news agencies.
IAF Pounds Gaza: the Day in Video
It was a punishing day for Gazans, as these videos show.
Expulsion Victim: Send in IDF
Open Letter to Netanyahu: Expulsion Blew Up in Our Face
Young woman from Gush Katif, whose father was killed by terrorists, writes Netanyahu: 'The Expulsion blew up in our faces. Send in the IDF'
Israel Announces Ceasefire, Hamas Keeps Firing
Ceasefire brokered by Egypt, U.S., went into force at 9:00 p.m. but Hamas keeps on firing rockets. Barak said this is to be expected.
Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now
As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.
Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Eight
16:10 AFP repeat unverified Hamas claim that ”one child was killed” in strike on media center. No explanation why the child was there.
Solidarity Under Fire - JFNA Mission Experiences Missile Attacks
With $5 Million Already Pledged, JFNA delegation came to the south to assess the needs on the ground.
1,408 Missiles in 8 Days Fired by Gaza at Israel
As the 8-day holiday of Hanukkah approaches, Israel marks the eighth day of Operation Pillar of Defense by counting the missiles fired.
Did Tel Aviv Bomber Target Defense Ministry?
Members of the Twitter social media website debated the possibility Wednesday that a terrorist targeted Israel's Defense Ministry.
21 Hospitalized
Terrorist Attack on Bus in Tel Aviv; Hamas Celebrates
A terrorist blew up a bus in central Tel Aviv. Two people suffered serious injuries. Hamas celebrates in Gaza.
Rallies Support Israel's Pillar of Defense in New York, Paris
Thousands are rallying to support Israel's right to defend its citizens in the face of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.
Hamas Missiles Drown Out Talk of Ceasefire
Hamas unleashes new rocket and missile bombardments. One hits a home. Elderly woman rescued uninjured. Truce talks continue.
Video: American Rabbis Pray Where Fatal Rocket Attack Occured
Twenty rabbis toured areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.
Tourism Ministry Prepares South for War, and 'Day After'
Israel's Tourism Ministry has hundreds of thousands of shekels' worth of aid for southern Israel after Operation Pillar of Defense ends.
Cast Lead Ceasefire: IDF Enters Gaza if Rocket Attacks Resume
Israel’s unilateral ceasefire after Operation Cast Lead in 2009 posited: If rocket fire resumes, then the IDF goes back into Gaza.
Fallen Soldier’s Diary: I’m On My Way to Gaza
Soldier Yosef Fartuk, killed in a mortar shell attack, wrote before his death,” Woe to the first terrorist who falls in my hands.”
War of Words over Ceasefire as War Continues
Egypt and Israel are engaged in a war of words over a truce as Hamas continues to attack Israeli civilians and Israel retaliates.
Video: Soldiers Keep Up the Spirit, Sing: We Rely on G-d
A video posted to YouTube shows soldiers in southern Israel keeping up their spirits by singing and dancing in an expression of their faith.
Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu Against Ground Operation
Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.
Photos: Missile Hits Rishon LeZion Building
A Gaza missile destroyed the upper floors of a residential building in Rishon LeZion.
U.S. Criticizes Erdogan After His Latest Anti-Israel Remarks
Erdogan accuses Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, U.S. says the comments are "not helpful".
Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't
Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.
IAF Hits Hamas Center in a Gaza Media Building
In a surgical airstrike, the IAF hits a Hamas center located in the building housing AFP's Gaza City office. No reporters hurt.
Video: IAF Hits Gaza Tunnels
IAF hits dozens of terrorist sites in Gaza, including tunnels tunnels through which fuel is transferred to terrorists.
Hamas: Cease-Fire Off the Table for Tuesday
The on-again, off-again cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is off, Hamas terrorist sources said Tuesday night
Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Seven
Spontaneous protests come together in southern Israel against a ceasefire with Hamas.
Clinton: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the cameras after arriving in Israel for meetings on a ceasefire.
Protests in Rishon, Be'er Sheva Against Cease-fire
Dozens of people protested in Be'er Sheva and Rishon L'Tzion, demanding that the IDF finish its mission in Gaza.
Israel Hits Over 100 Terror Targets
The IDF hit more than 100 targets in Gaza on Tuesday, half of them rocket launching cells.