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News and updates about Gaza border

Proposal: Strengthen Communities near Gaza, Sderot
Top officials draft resolution to allocate 13.5 million shekel to restoring damage in communities near Gaza, as rockets rain on residents.

HRW Accuses Israel of 'Shooting Palestinians'
Human Rights Watch says Israel is shooting Arabs along the border with Gaza, ignores Gazans' provocations.

Hamas Says It'll Privatize Gaza Crossing
Gaza's Hamas rulers have said they plan to let private contractors take over the running of the border crossings with Egypt and Israel.

Gaza Fence Clash - Terrorist Shot Dead
IDF shoots terrorist leading group attempting to tamper with security fence, second terrorist reportedly wounded.

Fallen Soldier’s Father: Watch Over Us
Family, friends bury 21-year-old soldier killed by friendly fire.

One Week After Storm, Parts of Gaza Fence Still Down
Holes in fence have been presenting major security risk, IDF soldiers say; IDF spokesman denies claims that breaches have remained open.

IDF Opens Fire in Response to Arab Violence in Gaza
One dead as soldiers open fire at Arab terrorists near the Gaza border in retaliation to violence, including the launching of a mortar.

Gazan wounded by IDF Gunfire
IDF: "A suspect approached the security fence...and was engaged in suspicious activity along the fence."

Army Pulling Guards from Gaza Belt Communities
Individual communities along border with Sinai and Gaza will no longer have guard units.

IDF Finds Large Bomb on Gaza Fence
Explosive charge was placed near security fence, opposite the central part of Gaza. No one was hurt.

Man Killed at Israel-Gaza Border
IDF troops shot a man who was suspiciously crossing the border between Hamas ruled Gaza and Israel.

Terrorists Try to Take Advantage of Egyptian Coup Chaos
Arab terrorists are attempting to take advantage of the chaos that inevitably follows a coup d’etat. The Egyptian Army appears ready for it.

IDF Security Failure as Gaza Man Reaches Netivot
A man from Gaza managed to penetrate all IDF defenses and reach Netivot. Defense experts concerned.

Gazans Crossing Fence 'into IDF Positions'
IDF soldiers describe dangerous anarchy on border fence as result of Pillar of Defense agreements.

More Rioting on Gaza Border
IDF soldiers reportedly fired warning shots. Arabs: 3 wounded.

IDF-Gaza Clash, One Killed
Post-ceasefire ‘small tail’ of violence continues with a clash between IDF troops and violent rioters on Gaza fence. One killed.

Israel Agreed to Give Up Gaza 'Security Belt'
Understandings with Hamas let Gazans approach border with Israel without being harmed.

IDF Soldiers Open Fire at Suspicious PA Arab Near Gaza
IDF soldiers foil a possible terror attack, open fire at a PA Arab as he approaches the border with Israel from central Gaza.

Injured Officer Salutes with Mangled Arm
Doctors are trying to save Captain Ziv Shilon's right arm. He has regained consciousness.

Chief of Staff Tours Gaza Belt
IDF has relatively little to offer beleaguered residents terrorized by Gaza.

Gov't Plays Defense against Gaza Attacks
Cabinet will approve fortification of Gaza Belt communities. Soldier still in serious condition after attack.

Arab Terror War Against Israel Continues Unabated
Terrorists from Gaza fired seven rockets at Israel Tuesday night. No one was injured and no damaged was reported in any of the attacks.

3 Terrorists Killed as IDF Blocks Gaza Attack
IDF soldiers blocked an attack by Palestinian Authority Arab terrorists early Thursday morning along the border with Gaza.

Rain of Terror
Terrorists Kill 16 Egyptian Soldiers, Fail to Enter Israel
Egyptian soldiers killed by terrorists, who were eliminated as they tried to enter Israel in APC's. Dozens of rockets fired at Israel.

IDF Kills Armed Terrorist Near Kibbutz Erez
Muslim war against Israel never stops: armed terrorist shot dead as he tries to cross over from Gaza.

Gaza Belt: No Open-Air Gatherings Allowed
Home Front Command issues instructions for people living within 15 km. of terror haven.

IDF Armored Corps Moves to Southern Border
The IDF Armored Division moves closer to Israel's southern border following a terror attack Monday on contractors building a border fence.

Officer: Egyptians 'Working Tirelessly' against Terror
Col. Tal Hermoni: "Terrorists infiltrated under foggy conditions. Attack could have been worse."

Back to Normal on Southern Border
IDF no longer thinks there is a terrorist on the loose. Two or three terrorists were killed by Golani.

Gaza: Arabs Fire at IDF Soldiers
No one hurt in second live fire incident Thursday on Gaza border. Arabs pelt Border Police near Beit El.

Gaza Terrorist Attack on Farmer in Southern Israel
PA Arab terrorists attacked in the southern Negev Eshkol region on Thursday morning, firing at a Jewish farmer driving a tractor.

Video: Hamas Urges Women to Blow Themselves Up
A Hamas legislator gave a fiery speech, urging women to blow themselves up for the sake of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa mosque.

General: IDF Readying New Tools against Gaza
Southern Command Head Maj. Gen. Russo: Israel's south was the first to feel the brunt of "Arab Spring."

Israel's New Radar on the Gaza Border
Israel has installed new radar systems on the Gaza border to eliminate blind spots and reduce infiltrations, the IDF says.

Gaza: Bomb Detonated at Soldiers, None Hurt
Terrorists detonated an explosive device as IDF soldiers combed an area near Gaza.

Tax Breaks for Israel's 'Deep South'
People living in Israel's "deep south" will be the beneficiaries of new tax breaks beginning immediately, the government has announced.

The Only Country in the World that is Getting Smaller
