Operation Protective Edge Enters Day 7
Over 940 rockets have been fired towards Israel in the past week and over 1,425 terror targets in Gaza have been hit, says IDF.
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Neil Young Cancels Israel Concert
Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel upcoming concert in Tel Aviv due to the security situation in Israel.
UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza
"Too many Palestinian civilians have been killed", says Ban Ki-moon as he urges Israel not to launch a ground operation in Gaza.
Western Powers Warn 'Big Gaps' Remain with Iran
U.S., Britain and France warn that there are still differences between Iran and world powers as deadline for deal looms.
8 Dead in Mortar Attack in Egypt's Sinai
Mortar rounds fired at military post in Sinai, killing at least eight people.
Rockets from Lebanon Explode in Galilee
3 rockets from Lebanon explode in open regions in the western Galilee. No one hurt.
Iron Dome Intercepts 7 Rockets Over Ashkelon
Gaza terrorists continue to fire rockets as Israel's counterterrorism operation moves along.
IDF Commandos Raid Gaza Rocket Compound
Soldiers from the Shayetet naval commando unit raid compound from which long-range rockets had been fired.
South Africa Compares Gaza to Nazis
Jewish organizations outraged after South Africa’s ruling party equates Israel's airstrikes in Gaza to the actions of the Nazis.
Erdogan: Stop Attacking Gaza or No Normalization
Turkish Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel will not return to normal unless Israel stops Gaza airstrikes.
Sirens Heard in Haifa and Carmel Coast Region
Sirens heard in Haifa and throughout the northern Israeli coast. Hamas claims to have fired a missile towards the area.
Watch: Iron Dome Intercepts Missile Over Ashdod
Video shows the Iron Dome anti-missile system shooting down a missile that was headed towards a populated area.
Obama Offers to Mediate Ceasefire
President Obama speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, says he is worried that fighting with Hamas could escalate.
State Dept: Hamas Responsible for Casualties
State Department spokeswoman reminds reporters that Israel is defending itself against endless rocket attacks by Hamas.
Fatah MP: Israel Leading to a New Nazism
An MP with Abbas's faction claims Israel is leading a new Nazism and that Arab teen's murder was like "Kristallnacht."
Abbas: Israel 'Committing Genocide' in Gaza
PA Chairman claims Israel is "defending settlements" when it strikes in Gaza.
Hamas Encourages Using Civilians as Shields
In a video released by the IDF, Hamas spokesman is heard encouraging Gazans to continue volunteering to be human shields.
Kerry Urges Netanyahu, Abbas to Exercise Restraint
Secretary of State holding talks with Mideast leaders in a bid to halt escalating violence.
IDF: 234 Rockets Since Operation Began
IDF releases summary of the second day of Operation Protective Edge.
Terrorists Fire 40 Rockets Towards Southern Israel
Terrorists from Gaza fire a salvo of at least 40 rockets in 20 minutes. Six of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
Abbas Says He'll Turn to Int'l Community
PA Chairman demands Tuesday night that Israel stop its aerial campaign in Gaza, threatens to turn to the international community.
Watch: Gaza Rockets Interrupt Wedding in Ashdod
Gaza terrorists attack Ashdod in the middle of a wedding ceremony, sending the guests running for shelter.
Bennett: We'll Do Everything to Defend Our People
“We’re at the forefront of the free world and we’re going to do everything to protect our people,” says Jewish Home head in TV interview.
White House Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire
White House spokesman reiterates Washington supports Israel’s right to self-defense.
Abbas and Sisi Discuss Situation in Gaza
Egyptian President promises PA Chairman that Cairo will continue efforts to broker a ceasefire.
120 Rockets Fired During Day 1 of Operation
Some 120 rockets from Gaza fired at Israel on the first day of the IDF’s Operation Protective Edge.
Khamenei: U.S., Israel Playing 'Good Cop, Bad Cop'
Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. and Israel are trying to intimidate his country into making concessions on nuclear dispute.
ISIS: Fighting 'Infidels' Takes Precedence
ISIS spokesman says the group first has to deal with fellow Muslims it views as infidels before it attacks Israel.
Israel to Security Council: Condemn Hamas
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations says it's time to condemn Hamas’s indiscriminate attacks against millions of Israelis.
Hamas Warns Israel: You Will Pay a Heavy Price
Hamas spokesman says rocket attacks are a natural response to “Israeli aggression.”
Hamas Threatens Israel Deaths in Airstrike
Hamas says six of its members were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, threatens to make Israel pay.
Abbas Calls for UN to Investigate 'Settler Crimes'
PA Chairman calls on UN chief to form an international committee to investigate “crimes by Israeli settlers.”
Third Airstrike of the Night Hits 5 Gaza Targets
Israeli aircraft hit five concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, the third Israeli airstrike in one night.
U.S. to Restrict Electronic Devices on Planes
Uncharged electronic devices will not be permitted onto U.S.-bound airplanes at some airports, part of new security measures.
IAF Airstrikes Hit Nine Gaza Targets
IAF launches airstrikes against nine terror targets in Gaza, including concealed rocket launchers and terrorist centers.
2 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Airstrike
Two members of Islamic Jihad group reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.
Muslim Brotherhood Leader Given Life Sentence
Mohammed Badie and 36 other supporters of ousted President Morsi sentenced to life on charges of inciting violence.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit 10 Gaza Targets
IAF launches airstrikes on ten targets in Gaza, in retaliation for the endless rocket attacks on southern Israel.
Dempsey Won't Rule Out Military Action in Iraq
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says direct action may be taken if ISIS threatens American interests.
Indyk: The Peace Process is Dead
Martin Indyk says there is a "deep loathing" between Netanyahu and Abbas, blames "settlement construction" for talks failing.
