Mortar Fire

Mortar shells explode in Eshkol region

Two mortar shells from Gaza explode in open area in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

IDF opens fire on Hamas post after mortars land near Negev town

Terrorists in Gaza fire projectiles at Israeli towns in western Negev. IDF responds with tank fire on Hamas positions in Gaza.

IDF forces come under mortar fire near Gaza Strip

Terrorists in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip launch mortars at Israeli forces stationed along border.

'Israel will respond to Gaza mortar attacks'

Israeli leaders call on foreign powers to condemn terrorist attacks on towns near Gaza border, vow military response to provocations.

'Don't preach to us'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett slams Israel's 'armchair critics' following wave of mortar attacks on Israeli towns.

Islamic Jihad fires Iranian mortar from Gaza

IDF estimates Islamic Jihad responsible for mortar fire during birthday ceremony in honor of IDF KIA; projectiles found to be Iranian issue.

Gaza: 'A very serious attack'

Islamic Jihad pounds IDF position with mortar fire, prompting airstrikes, tank fire in response. 'This is just the beginning.'

Netanyahu: We will not tolerate 'spillover' from Syria

Netanyahu says Israel will respond to every firing of mortars from Syria.

Syrian mortars hit Israel, sparking fire in Golan Heights

For third time in two days, Syrian mortars hit Israeli side of Golan Heights. Fires reported in Israel as result.

IDF hits Syrian army following mortar fire

For second time this weekend, IDF responds to stray mortar fire hitting Israel with targeted strikes on Syrian army targets.

Stray mortar fire from Syria hits Israel

Mortar shells fired from Syria explode inside Israeli Golan Heights. IDF says mortar fire was not directed at Israel.

Gaza mortar shells hit southern Israel

Two mortar shells fired from Gaza explode in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

After tunnel discovered, Gaza terrorists again shell IDF troops

Terrorists fire mortar shells at IDF force near the border with Gaza, hours after latest terror tunnel discovery.

IDF Laser Beams to Intercept Mortar Shells?

Following success of Iron Dome against rockets, system in the works to neutralize mortar fire cheaply and effectively.

Hamas Arrests Terrorists Responsible for Mortar Fire

Senior defense officials say that Hamas has arrested the terrorists responsible for a mortar attack on the Eshkol region.

Fierce Clashes Along Syrian Border; Mortar Shell Strikes Israel

More spillover from the Syrian civil war, as battles continue to rage between regime, rebel forces.

Breaking news

Foreign Worker Killed in Mortar Attack

Foreign worker becomes third civilian killed by Gaza terrorists.

Elbit Unveils Vehicle-Mounted Mortar

Spear, a new low-recoil mortar, can be mounted on a variety of light vehicles, including Hummers.

Clash in Gaza: Rockets Lead to Airstrike Response

Gazan terrorists open rocket and mortar fire on Israel leading to an IAF airstrike in response; takes out two concealed missile launchers.

Mortar Fire from Syria Hits Golan

No one hurt, no damage caused in apparently stray fire from fighting between Syrian government forces and rebels.

For the first time since 1974

IDF Fires Back at Syria

After several warnings were ignored, IDF troops finally returned fire Sunday after Syrian Army regulars shelled the Golan Heights.