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Operation Protective Edge

News and updates about Operation Protective Edge

On his 30th birthday:

Oron Shaul's 'lost' video

The family of soldier Oron Shaul, whose body has been held by Hamas since 2014, publishes an old video of him on his 30th birthday.

Oron Shaul's 'lost' video

Hamas reveals details on abduction of Hadar Goldin

Al-Qassam Brigades claim a Givati patrol walked into an ambush that was prepared before the start of Operation Protective Edge.

Hamas reveals details on abduction of Hadar Goldin

"Look me in the eye!"

Sister of POW berates PM at memorial ceremony

The sister of IDF POW Hadar Goldin denounced the Prime Minister at a ceremony for the fallen of Operation Protective Edge.

Sister of POW berates PM at memorial ceremony

Dep. Finance Minister:

'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

'Hamas is the master in Gaza, we must bring it to a position in which it surrenders,' Dep. Finance Min. Woldiger says.

'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

Hamas to pay $11.8M to families of teens killed in 2014

Shurat HaDin organization says the sum is not enough to provide a deterrent for terror, seeking half a billion shekels instead.

Hamas to pay $11.8M to families of teens killed in 2014

Likud MKs: Gantz scared the Cabinet into not entering Gaza

'Benny Gantz is the last one who has the right to talk about winning the war in Gaza,' Energy Min. Steinitz says.

Likud MKs: Gantz scared the Cabinet into not entering Gaza

Liberman: Government paying protection money to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair slams PM Netanyahu, says 'whitewashing terror' is 'black stain on Israel's government and the one leading it.'

Liberman: Government paying protection money to Hamas

Hamas: We eroded Israel's deterrence

Terrorist organization make clear they will never agree to the solutions presented by the US to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hamas: We eroded Israel's deterrence

Did Sara Netanyahu actually insult the bereaved Goldin family?

“I cannot believe that the Netanyahu family would behave like that,” said Haaretz correspondent Benny Ziffer

Did Sara Netanyahu actually insult the bereaved Goldin family?

Widow of IDF commander marries another military hero

"At a time when there is no light, life can surprise us for the good," the widow said.

Widow of IDF commander marries another military hero

Protective Edge 2? 'A real possibility'

Justice Minister Shaked: Incendiary kite launchers are terrorists, should be treated the same as those who launch rockets.

Protective Edge 2? 'A real possibility'

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

State Comptroller finds Cabinet, IDF, were properly concerned with avoiding civilian casualties in Gaza conflict, but criticizes IDF.

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

The Hague to investigate Judea, Samaria construction, Gaza war

MKs warned that International Criminal Court planning to investigate Israel over 2014 Gaza conflict, construction in J'lem, Judea, Samaria.

The Hague to investigate Judea, Samaria construction, Gaza war

'This is an opportunity to bring my brother home'

Twin of slain soldier whose body is being held by Hamas calls to pressure terror organization until it returns his brother's body.

'This is an opportunity to bring my brother home'

The request of the missing soldier's mother

Mother of Oron Shaul, held by Hamas for 3 years, asks PM to allow her to see information on why son declared dead by military.

The request of the missing soldier's mother

MK blasts soldiers making blessing 'at taxpayers' expense'

Zionist Union MK cries 'religionization,' citing Golani battalion's visit to Western Wall after Operation Protective Edge.

MK blasts soldiers making blessing 'at taxpayers' expense'

'He said that if anything happened to him, I should continue on'

Severely injured soldier's wife explains why she divorced him.

'He said that if anything happened to him, I should continue on'

'Keep fighting as long as there are prisoners'

Former general says Israel must not accept ceasefires while terrorists still hold any Israelis captive.

'Keep fighting as long as there are prisoners'

Officer critically injured in 'Protective Edge' promoted

Shai Siman-Tov, who was critically injured after a tunnel collapse, is recognized for his long journey back to the IDF.

Officer critically injured in 'Protective Edge' promoted

Terror group promises to continue fight for 'liberation'

Military-terrorist wing of DFLP says it will continue fighting for the "liberation of Palestine".

Terror group promises to continue fight for 'liberation'

The so-called right-wing government

Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir was last Rightist PM. All claims Netanyahu represents right wing do not withstand the facts.

The so-called right-wing government

'Our life is a living hell'

Oron Shaul's family responds to rumors of Hamas negotiations, says they 'don't know if the information is accurate.'

'Our life is a living hell'

'We cannot play into the hands of Hamas'

Hamas says Israel is negotiating for release of soldiers, Goldin family says no official news, pushes gov't to turn the tables on Hamas.

'We cannot play into the hands of Hamas'

Dutch man sues former IDF Chief of Staff

Dutch citizen sues Benny Gantz and IAF commander over the death of his relatives during Operation Protective Edge.

Dutch man sues former IDF Chief of Staff

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

Slamming Israeli government, Lapid says, 'In between wars with Gaza, we need to create a different reality - and that's not happening.'

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

'You need no approval from any of us"

Former Education Minister Piron sends letter to Rivki Hayisraeli, wife of severely injured soldier who chose to start down a new road.

'You need no approval from any of us"

Wife of severely-injured soldier is starting down a 'new road'

Wife of the worst-injured soldier from Operation Protective Edge announces her decision to 'start down a new road.'

Wife of severely-injured soldier is starting down a 'new road'

'Netanyahu broke my heart'

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, relates to heated Knesset discussion on Operation Protective Edge.

'Netanyahu broke my heart'

Bereaved father:

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Father of soldier who was killed in Gaza disappointed by Prime Minister's behavior during Knesset committee discussion.

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Family of Oron Shaul sues IDF for proof of son's death

Family of soldier believed killed in 2014 Gaza conflict whose body has been held by Hamas demands release of evidence of his death.

Family of Oron Shaul sues IDF for proof of son's death

'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks about State Comptroller's report, says Israel has hit 'hundreds of targets' since 2014.

'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'

'Cabinet members had plethora of information'

Mossad chief responds to Comptroller's report at hearing, decries 'obsession with discussing alternatives.'

'Cabinet members had plethora of information'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

At a Tel Aviv event, Ya'alon says he's forming his new party because 'there's no choice.'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

Opinion: Trouble with tunnels

The real problem, unaddressed by this week's Comptroller’s report, is that Israel’s leaders have abandoned pursuit of military imperatives.

Opinion: Trouble with tunnels

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Jerusalem Post managing editor says Protective Edge 'unparalleled' political success as Israel resisted hostile Obama Administration.

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Ya'alon: The Cabinet was irresponsible, leaked information

Former Defense Minister defends conduct during Gaza conflict in light of Comptroller report. 'The discussions were a big farce.'

Ya'alon: The Cabinet was irresponsible, leaked information

State Comptroller report

Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnels

State Comptroller writes government failed to take tunnel threat seriously, withheld essential information from ministers.

Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnels

IDF soldiers back former Chief of Staff

IDF soldiers sign petition supporting former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, say IDF needs to stay out of all politics.

IDF soldiers back former Chief of Staff

'There are 15 terror tunnels under Gaza border'

Officials say Hamas currently has 15 tunnels for use in attacks against Israel.

'There are 15 terror tunnels under Gaza border'

Construction Minister: Defense officials are covering up

Kulanu minister blames Operation Protective Edge failure on Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, says soldiers fought 'bravely.'

Construction Minister: Defense officials are covering up

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Former Chief of Staff: 'No one has any interest in reconquering Gaza,' State Comptroller's report 'totally inaccurate.'

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

'Hamas has restored its operational capabilities to 2014 levels'

Senior security official warns Hamas as strong as before Operation Protective Edge. Hamas claims to have won last Gaza war.

'Hamas has restored its operational capabilities to 2014 levels'

Goldin Family: Publish the full Comptroller's report

Family of Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas for over 2 years, demands PM allow publishing of full report on state's failures.

Goldin Family: Publish the full Comptroller's report

'We are all a part of the IDF'

President Rivlin visits with family of Maj. Hagai Ben-Ari, who succumbed this week to injuries suffered in Gaza operation in 2014.

'We are all a part of the IDF'

Soldier critically wounded in Gaza passes away

Maj. Hagai Ben-Ari, who was critically wounded during Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, passes away two and a half years later.

Soldier critically wounded in Gaza passes away

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

“Bringing back the body of an IDF soldier is not just a family concern. It’s a concern for the nation.”

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

Al-Aqsa TV shows Hamas official saying terror group will supply weapons to anyone willing to fight Israel.

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

'Government was not negligent on tunnel threat'

Prime Minister met with State Comptroller to present proof that government was taking terror tunnel threat seriously before 2014 Gaza war.

'Government was not negligent on tunnel threat'

Gaza mobile game incites against IDF

Minister of Public Security calls on Apple and Google to remove mobile game which demonizes IDF.

Gaza mobile game incites against IDF

PA disappointed by ICC visit

PA official blasts ICC for procrastinating in probing alleged Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

PA disappointed by ICC visit

Report: Israel to allow ICC visit on Gaza war mission

Israeli official tells AFP the Jewish state will host a working group of the ICC as it probes alleged war crimes in the 2014 Gaza war.

Report: Israel to allow ICC visit on Gaza war mission

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies.

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

In private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

The fallen soldier's family will mark two years since Hadar Goldin's death, in Kfar Saba on Tuesday.

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

Will Netanyahu remove Hazan from Knesset committee?

Reports say PM is planning to remove MK Hazan from Knesset's State Control Committee due to his support of an inquiry into 2014 Gaza war.

Will Netanyahu remove Hazan from Knesset committee?

Minister: Netanyahu will throw Bennett out of government

In an off-the-record interview with Arutz Sheva, a Cabinet minister warned that Education Minister Bennett's jibes come with a high price.

Minister: Netanyahu will throw Bennett out of government