Gaza border

Barrages on the south and the north

Sirens sound near the Gaza border and in the western Galilee. Several projectiles fired. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Zo Artzeinu is planting 12,000 fruit trees near the Gaza border

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Southern command chief signs:

Localities near Gaza border declared closed military zones

Head of IDF Southern Command signs order to change the policy of closed military zones in several localities in the Gaza Envelope and in agricultural areas. The order is in effect until July 31.

Deadly mistake?

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

After soldier killed during attempt by terrorists to penetrate Israel-Gaza border, commentators question why the terrorists were not eliminated before they began shooting.

Security failure at the Gaza Strip border

A divisional facility for the maintenance of IDF vehicles, containing more than 20 tanks, armored personnel carriers, D-9 bulldozers, and ammunition, has been without sentries for a week.

IDF:

Residents near Gaza border can return home

The IDF has concluded that there is no security reason preventing the residents of several evacuated Gaza border communities from returning to their homes.

Israeli joined Hamas, trained with Nukhba force

State prosecutors have indicted Juama Abu Ganima from southern Israel for entering Gaza and training with Hamas between 2016 and 2021.

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Mounted police trample protester at Gaza border

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows police pushing and choking young protesters.

Report:

Soldiers not permitted to open fire on Gaza border

IDF's rules of engagement do not make it possible to enforce new security zone that was announced at the beginning of the war.

US Opposes:

Israel building 1km buffer along Gaza border

US officials have condemned Israel's effort to clear everything within a kilometer of the Gaza border, saying that it is an indication of an attempt to displace Palestinians and seize Gazan land permanently.

Egypt warns:

Capture of Philadelphi Corridor threat to relations

Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service said that a move by Israel to take control of the area along the Egypt-Gaza border could lead to a 'severe and serious' threat to the relations between the two countries.

Report:

Elon Musk to visit Israel next week

Channel 12 News reports that owner of X and Starlink will meet Herzog and Netanyahu and will visit the area near the Gaza border.

How not to save Gaza's innocents'

Unlike Syrians, Afghanis, Libyans or Ukrainians, Gazans must not be allowed to escape lest that harm 'the Palestinian Arab cause'.Op-ed

A miraculous escape - the story of Moshav Tekuma

Although just seven kilometers from the Gaza border, the terrorists passed Tekuma without entering it. A resident tells why.

Two terrorists eliminated, extensive IDF attack in Gaza

PA sources: IDF bombed home of brother of top Hamas official Mohammed Deif. Hamas diver who attempted to infiltrate into Israel eliminated.

Officers directed pilots with WhatsApp messages

Personal initiatives of officers, drone operators and various improvisations saved many lives of civilians and fighters on the Gaza border

Students rescued from war zone near Gaza border

A group of students has been safely extracted from the kibbutz of Nir Oz, which lies close to the Gaza border, after the Hamas invasion.

IDF, Shin Bet to government:

Continue economic activities with Gaza

Senior security officials ask political echelon to increase work permits for Gazans to maintain calm on the border.

Terror orgs. order end of Gaza border riots, incendiary balloons

The 'Rebellious Youth' group in Gaza warned: 'Whoever goes to the border will bear the responsibility.'

Despite Gaza border riots:

Israel to allow workers to enter through Erez crossing

Palestinian Arab workers to be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing as of Thursday.

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Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

Violent riot occurs in northern Gaza Strip. Security forces respond after being fired at.

During border riots:

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip

IDF aircraft strikes military post belonging to Hamas during violent riot adjacent to security fence.

Watch: IED explodes during Gaza border riot

Rioters on the Gaza border attempted to throw a large IED into Israeli territory, which exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Riots near Gaza border:

Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

Rioters throw explosive devices at border fence, attempt to cross into Israel. IDF soldiers respond.

Hamas preparing to resume weekly border riots

Farming equipment was used to clear land for training camps for those intending to clash with Israeli troops on the Gaza border.

Gaza resident indicted for planning attack on IDF soldiers

PFLP terrorist Bahaa Abu Daher, leader of cell planning to observe Israeli soldiers, fire at them when they cross into Gaza, is indicted.

Israel announces establishment of new Gaza border town - Hanun

'We're proud to build up the Land of Israel.' Netanyahu announces establishment of new Israeli town outside of the Gaza Strip: Hanun.

Herzog to southern leaders:

'Without you, there would be no Israel'

President Isaac Herzog visits Sderot, meets local authority heads from the Gaza border area.

Israel opens Gaza crossings following the end of 'Breaking Dawn'

IDF spokesperson says return to routine on Gaza border will be gradual, continued quiet will ensure opening of Gaza crossings.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

Defense Min. to Gaza terror groups: 'Your time is up'

Defense Min. Gantz warns Hamas, Islamic Jihad: 'Those who hold the Gazan people hostage will have to take responsibility for the suffering.'

PM Lapid holds security assessment on Gaza tensions

PM Yair Lapid holds security assessment near Gaza, with additional consultations to be held as necessary over the weekend.

Following assessment:

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

Gaza tensions:

IDF bolsters presence along Gaza border

Terrorist groups in Gaza continue threatening Israel after a leading militant was arrested by the IDF in Jenin.

Gaza-area closures to continue for a third day

Israel extends road closures, train disruptions, for a third day following Hamas threats.

Military analyst: This isn't how a strong country acts

Analyst Yossi Yehoshua blasts decision to close roads near Gaza border. 'This is not the behavior of the strongest country in the region.'

Main roads near Gaza remain closed due to fear of rocket attacks

Roads and sites near Israel-Gaza border remain closed for a 2nd day due to fears of retaliation by Islamic Jihad for arrest of their leader.

Islamic Jihad:

'We have aerial photos of towns near Gaza border'

Islamic Jihad organization presents aerial photographs obtained through intelligence-gathering missions of UAVs.

Family of murdered soldier:

'If we don't receive response, we'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Family of Barel Hadarya Shmueli, Border Police officer killed on Gaza border, demands IDF provide answers by November 20.

Mothers' March tonight: Let our sons defend themselves!

Dozens march toward site of tonight's protest at Yad Mordechai junction, calling on IDF to change open-fire regulations.

'Government didn't want Palestinian deaths before PM's US trip'

MK Nir Barkat accuses govt of giving IDF a politicized order to refrain from live fire at Gaza border, leading to officer's death.

IDF deploys additional troops to Gaza border

Military prepares for renewed riots on Gaza border after soldier shot at close range. 'IDF will respond to terrorist acts at the border.'

Wounded soldier's parents:

'Why aren't soldiers allowed to open fire?'

Parents of soldier who was shot in the head at close range ask why rioters are allowed to get so close before soldiers can fight back.

Report: IAF hits Hamas weapons storage sites

IAF attacking Hamas targets after Border Police officer critically injured in Gaza border riots.

Hamas escalates fight along the border

Palestinian Arab groups decide to escalate the conflict along the Gaza Strip border.

Incendiary balloon causes fire in home near Gaza border

Fire breaks out in a house in Kibbutz Be'eri, believed to be result of incendiary balloons. No injuries reported.

Independence Day on the Gaza border

Soldiers of the Nachal battalion, stationed at a relatively remote base near the Gaza border, got to celebrate Israel at 73 in style.

Drug bust at Tarkumiah Crossing

Israeli border control foiled the attempted smuggling of several thousand capsules of Captagon into Gaza earlier today.

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

1,800 Arabs take part in last 'March of the Return'

1,800 protest along the Gaza border, a day after Hamas announced protests will be reduced.

Thousands protest along Gaza border

Some 4,000 Palestinian Arabs protest along Gaza border as Hamas-orchestrated “March of the Return” protests resume.

IDF uses less lethal rifle in Gaza border riots

IDF using Ruger-type sniper rifle in demonstrations along Gaza border, resulting in a drop in number of fatalities.

Hamas: Teen shot dead along Gaza border

Despite cancellation of weekly "March of the Return" riots, several Gazans approach the border fence.

Gaza rioters throw rocks and explosives at IDF soldiers

6,500 Gazans demonstrate along the border fence as part of the weekly “March of the Return” riots.

4,000 take part in weekly Gaza border riots

4,000 Arabs throw explosives and firebombs as part of weekly "March of the Return" protests. Hamas says 50 injured.

4,500 Arabs take part in weekly riots on Gaza border

Hamas-run “health ministry” says 69 injured in weekly "March of the Return demonstrations.

4,500 Arabs riot along Gaza border

Approximately 4,500 Palestinian Arabs protest as part of weekly “March of the Return” demonstrations, throw explosives at fence.

Gazan killed in weekly clashes along border

IDF says around 5,800 Palestinian Arabs took part in weekly "March of the Return" protests along the Gaza border.

7,000 Arabs riot along Gaza border, one killed

Palestinian Arab killed as rioters throw firebombs and explosives at IDF soldiers along Gaza border. Two military vehicles damaged.

More than 5,000 Arabs participate in weekly border riots

Hamas claims 55 rioters injured in weekly "March of the Return" protests along the Gaza border.