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Operation Shield and Arrow

News and updates about Operation Shield and Arrow

Man whose wife was killed by rocket dies 'of heartbreak'

Family of Sergei Abramian say he did not die from the injuries inflicted by the rocket that killed his wife, but from grief over her death.

Man whose wife was killed by rocket dies 'of heartbreak'

Amnesty International: Israel and Islamic Jihad should both be probed for war crimes

Amnesty International criticizes both sides involved in May round of fighting, in which more than 1,000 rockets were fired towards Israel.

'Israel and Islamic Jihad should both be probed for war crimes'

Islamic Jihad leader: Our commanders were eliminated because they were negligent

Islamic Jihad leader says senior members of the organization were eliminated because they negligently kept their cellphones with them.

'Our commanders were eliminated because they were negligent'

Gilad Katz: The rules have changed, Israel now proactive against Palestinian Arab terror

Gilad Katz, former Consul General of Israel, explains why Operation Shield and Arrow could be a game changer in fight against terror.

The rules have changed, Israel now proactive against Arab terror

British Jews raise funds for new EMS command center in Sderot

Days after Operation Shield and Arrow, British Friends of United Hatzalah raises £630,000 for future Southern Command Center.

British Jews raise funds for new EMS command center in Sderot

Hamas demands compensation for staying out of Gaza operation

'Hamas does not want another war right now, but they do want to receive something from Israel,' Gaza source says.

Hamas demands compensation for staying out of Gaza operation

A different Israel

The everyday small sliver of country on a globe iscontrasted with the Israel that many of us consume through our news sources. Op-ed.

A different Israel

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

We can but live the best we can and look forward to the next round unless we decide to take back Gaza. Op-ed.

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

Islamic Jihad leadership: Elimination of our commanders will bring new, better ones

Senior member of Islamic Jihad says that the organization still has the military ability to strike deep within Israel.

'Elimination of our commanders will bring new, better ones'

The IDF - a model of morality in combat

A surreal spectacle awaits those who enter the combat center of the Southern Command while fighting is going on in Gaza. Op-ed.

The IDF - a model of morality in combat

New IDF capabilities seen in Operation Shield and Arrow

In the latest Gaza escalation Israel exhibited new capabilities against terror armies with a message to other arenas. Op-ed.

New IDF capabilities seen in Operation Shield and Arrow

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

PM says Operation Shield and Arrow changed Israel's position with Islamic Jihad the way the May 2021 war changed the equation with Hamas.

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

Israel under fire and the West’s pusillanimous response

No Western government has suggested moral equivalence between the aggressor and the defender in the Ukraine war, just in Israel. Op-ed.

Israel under fire and the West’s pusillanimous response

IDF estimates: Gaza operation lowered chance of Jerusalem Day conflict

'Flag March' to take place as planned, IDF estimates Hamas will maintain restraint.

Gaza operation lowered chance of Jerusalem Day conflict

Gantz: We must not return to the routine of threats to democracy

After Gaza operation, MK Benny Gantz brings the debate surrounding the judicial reform back to the public agenda.

'We must not return to the routine of threats to democracy'

MK Tzvi Sukkot to INN: The Islamic Jihad begged for a ceasefire

MK Sukkot welcomes the consequences of the operation in the Gaza Strip: The message has been sent.

'The Islamic Jihad begged for a ceasefire'

Netanyahu coalition rises after Operation Shield and Arrow, polls show

New polls show right-wing bloc regaining some of its lost electoral strength following 5-day air campaign against Gaza terrorists.

Netanyahu coalition rises after Operation Shield and Arrow

Gazan man killed by rocket recognized as victim of hostilities

Abdullah Abu Gaba was legally working in Israel when he was killed by an Islamic Jihad rocket yesterday.

Gazan man killed by rocket recognized as victim of hostilities

Warning sirens sounded in southern Israel - despite ceasefire

Less than a day after ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad goes into effect, warning sirens sounded in Ashkelon, Gaza frontier.

Warning sirens sounded in southern Israel - despite ceasefire

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders at start of operation

IDF publishes audio from beginning of Operation Shield and Arrow.

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

Israeli prime minister brags of 'perfect' operation in Gaza. 'We eliminated dozens of terrorists, hit missile arsenals, anti-tank units.'

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

FM Eli Cohen to INN: 'Islamic Jihad is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with INN about the operation in Gaza, haredim, and the elections in Turkey.

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Report: IDF changed interception protocols due to Jewish holiday

Due to Lag BaOmer bonfires in open areas, IDF changed its policy that states not to intercept missiles in such areas.

IDF changed interception protocols due to Jewish holiday

Diplomatic success: Widespread international support for Gaza operation

Foreign Ministry says operation strengthened Israel's international legitimacy.

Widespread international support for Gaza operation

Blinken thanks Qatari leader for help 'de-escalating' conflict

Blinken reaffirmed his country's 'ironclad commitment' to Israel's security, while calling for 'equal measures of freedom' for Gaza.

Blinken thanks Qatari leader for help 'de-escalating' conflict

In light of ceasefire: Southern Israel returns to normal life

At 12:00, Homefront Command restrictions on the Gaza periphery will be gradually removed. Erez and Kerem Shalom crossing partially open.

Southern Israel returns to normal life

The tomb of Rabbi Yishmael ben Elisha

Why did two masked men set explosives at the tomb of a great sage? Perhaps it is his message of goodness

The tomb of Rabbi Yishmael ben Elisha

UN envoy: I call on all sides to observe the ceasefire

UN envoy Tor Wennesland welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, says he is "deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries".

'I call on all sides to observe the ceasefire'

US welcomes Gaza ceasefire: It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives

State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.

'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'

Home Front Command issues updated guidelines

At 6:00 a.m., restrictions will be lifted in the West Negev, Central Negev, West Lachish and Lachish areas.

Home Front Command issues updated guidelines

Poll: Over half of Israelis support continued fighting

Majority of Israelis satisfied with PM's performance during operation, less than one-third of public supports ceasefire.

Poll: Over half of Israelis support continued fighting

Israel's response to ceasefire proposal: 'Quiet will be answered with quiet'

'If Israel is attacked or threatened, it will to do everything necessary to protect itself,' NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi tells Egypt.

'Quiet will be answered with quiet'

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'

IDF hits rocket launchers in retaliation for barrage on Israel

Military post, concealed rocket launchers, targeted following rocket barrage on Israeli civilians. Gaza terrorists continue rocket fire.

IDF hits rocket launchers in retaliation for barrage on Israel

Rocket victim to be laid to rest Sunday in Rishon Lezion

Inga Abramian was killed by a rocket strike in Rehovot last week. She will be laid to rest on Sunday in Rishon Lezion.

Rocket victim to be laid to rest Sunday in Rishon Lezion

Following report of ceasefire: Rockets fired at southern and central Israel

Gaza terrorists fire rockets towards Israel shortly before expected start of ceasefire.

Rockets fired at southern and central Israel

Gaza brothers hit by rocket fire while working in Israeli field

Father of six is killed and his brother seriously injured by rocket shrapnel in northern Negev.

Gaza brothers hit by rocket fire while working in Israeli field

Report: Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to ceasefire

Ceasefire expected to take effect at 10:00p.m., report says.

Report: Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to ceasefire

Incessant rocket fire in southern Israel

Three Arabs killed by Gaza rocket fire, two of them Gazans working in Israel.

Incessant rocket fire in southern Israel

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Continued rocket fire enables us to continue ahievements'

'We have made significant accomplishments which have only been increasing, both in number and scale,' LTG Herzi Halevi says.

'Continued rocket fire enables us to continue'