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Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

Report: Egypt Brokering Ceasefire Between Israel, Hamas

Ceasefire 'not ready', Hamas official says, despite telling BBC that it would be ready 'within hours' earlier Friday. Is an assault ahead?

'We're Not Afraid of Israel's Threats', Declares Hamas

A spokesman for Hamas's "military wing" declares that Hamas knows very well how to respond to an Israeli attack in Gaza.

Minister Ariel in Sderot: The Time to Take Action is Now

Housing Minister visits the city of Sderot after rocket barrage, calls for action against Hamas immediately.

Parts of Sderot in Darkness After Gaza Rocket Attack

A rocket from Gaza explodes near a home in the city of Sderot, hitting a power line and causing blackouts in parts of the city.

Israel Under Fire

Rockets Rain on Israel as Hamas Vows Revenge

Barrage hits Israel hours after Hamas threatens action over murder of Arab teen. Reports emerge that IAF may be retaliating.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in the Eshkol region. No physical injuries or damages reported.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 2 Rockets at Southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza explode in open regions in Eshkol, the latest in an ongoing onslaught of rockets.

IAF Hits 9 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

Israeli Air Force aircraft hit nine different terrorist targets in Gaza, in response to a weekend rocket assault on southern Israel.

Israel under fire

Yaalon Vows 'Strong Hand' Against Gaza Terrorists

Defense Minister speaks to Sderot mayor following rocket fire, as Israeli jets target Gaza rocket launchers.

Eliminated Gaza Terrorists 'Belonged to ISIS'

Salafi sources inside Gaza claim terrorists killed in IAF strike Friday afternoon were members of ISIS.

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks

Israeli aircraft target five rocket launchers and several other targets in Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel.

IDF Hits Gaza Targets Following Rocket Attack

Four terrorist centers in Gaza hit in Israeli airstrikes, hours after a rocket explodes in the Negev.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits several terrorist-related sites in Gaza, hours after rocket attacks target southern Israel.

Gaza Rockets Cause Damage to Building

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards the Shaar HaNegev region, damaging a building but causing no physical injuries.

Iron Dome Intercepts Rockets Over Ashkelon

Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts two rockets fired by Gaza terrorists before they hit a populated area of Ashkelon.

IAF Attacks Gaza Targets Following Rocket Fire

IAF launches airstrikes on several terror targets in Gaza, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at southern Israel.

Rockets Fired into Israel from Gaza; None Hurt

IAF strikes back after four rockets hit Israel on Saturday; unclear whether attack linked to missing yeshiva boys.

Rocket Strikes Southern Israel, Shots Fired at IDF Troops

Rocket hits Shaar Hanegev area in first such attack since the beginning of the month.

Trains May be Exposed to Gaza Rockets, Video Shows

Video by Gaza terrorists appears to suggest that trains travelling in southern Israel are exposed to rocket fire.

Breaking News

'Code Red' Alarm Sounds in Several Negev Communities

IDF investigating the cause of the sirens, as no injuries or damage has yet been reported.

Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Keep Gaza Calm - Or Else

Moshe Ya'alon warns Hamas that the IDF will continue to fight terror.

Gaza Rocket Narrowly Misses Sderot Synagogue

Terrorists fire rockets at southern Israel, narrowly missing worshippers. IDF responds with direct hits on terror targets.

Breaking news

Second Attack on Southern Israel in 24 Hours

Mortar shell lands in Sha'ar HaNegev, sounds alarm; no injuries or damage reported.

False Alarm in Eilat: Iron Dome Mishap, Not Rockets

IDF official now says reports of three grad rockets fired at Eilat were false, mishap at Iron Dome site misinterpreted.

IDF Chief of Staff Calls to Retake Gaza, Take on Iran

General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.

Frustration at Peace Talks Grows as Rockets Continue

Attorney Yoram Sheftel speaks on the presumption of continuing talks, if they do nothing to stop Hamas terror.

Tensions Mount in Southern Israel

Hamas Will get ‘Fire for Fire,’ Peres Warns

President Shimon Peres says IDF was right to hit terror targets, warns that Hamas will get ‘fire for fire.’

Southern Israel Under Fire

Terrorists Resume Rocket Fire as Far as Ashdod, Ashkelon

Sirens sound in Ashdod, Ashkelon, Sderot as terrorists resume fire on southern Israel.

Emergency Cabinet Meeting: What Next?

Israel’s top defense, political leaders to meet to discuss next step following Gaza attacks.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza After Missile Onslaught

In lightning-fast operation, Israel strikes 29 different Islamic Jihad and Hamas targets; no casualties reported yet.

Kerem Shalom Crossing Closed in Wake of Rocket Fire

Erez crossing also closed to limited activity due to security concerns.

David Cameron Slams 'Barbaric' Rocket Fire

British Prime Minister 'condemns completely' barrage of rockets from Gaza; calls for peace deal and 'two state solution'.

Yaalon Promises to Make Islamic Jihad 'Regret' Rocket Fire

Defense Minister joins Commander of Southern Command in promising 'not to hold back' against Gaza rockets.

Kerry Cites 'Unprecedented Mistrust' Between Israel, PA

Despite 'significant' gaps on key issues, US Secretary of State still optimistic on peace deal.

Netanyahu Vows Israel to Move 'Forcefully' Against Rocket Fire

Prime Minister links rocket fire with IAF counterterrorism efforts Tuesday, vows to eliminate rocket fire from Gaza.

Southern Israel Under Attack

Gaza Terrorists Shower at Least 60 Rockets on Southern Israel

Islamic Jihad fires dozens of rockets at Israeli civilians, in largest such attack since 2012.

Breaking News

Rocket Strikes Near Ashkelon; None Hurt

Eighth rocket from Gaza this month causes no casualties or damage.

Rockets Land in Mount Hermon; None Injured

Attack may have been accidental spillover from Syria - or Hezbollah attack in 'retaliation' for IAF air strike. IDF investigation continues.

Israel Tests Anti-Missile System for Passenger Planes

Defense Ministry announces that test of 'SkyShield' system, designed to combat rocket fire, goes off without a hitch.

Salafists Responsible for Eilat Rocket Attack

Ansar Bayt al-Makdis, a Sinai-based jihadi group, vows that 'the Jews will only see injury from us.'

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Netanyahu: Lebanon Rocket Fire a 'Double War Crime'

Prime Minister calls on Lebanese government to stop harboring terrorists, enabling civilian deaths.

UNIFIL Urges Israel, Lebanon to 'Exercise Maximum Restraint'

UN monitoring force on the Israel-Lebanese border responds to rocket attack, urges cease fire during investigation of incident.

Yaalon Warns Lebanon: Stop Rocket Fire From Your Borders

Defense Minister issues harsh warning to Lebanon to monitor terror activity on their borders.

Rocket Hits Northern Israel; IDF Opens Fire

Rocket falls near Kiryat Shmona; no casualties reported. IDF artillery unit fires rounds at village thought to be the source.

Gaza: Second Rocket Fired at Israel in As Many Days

Kassam fired from Gaza, Iron Dome not deployed, no injuries or damage. IAF strikes several Gaza targets in response.

Iron Dome Deployed to Sderot

Due to wave of terror attacks, IDF decides not to take undue risks; Iron Dome deployed to protect Sderot.

Lebanon: Three Men Charged with Firing Rockets at Israel

Two Lebanese and one Palestinian Arab have been charged in connection with 22nd August attack on northern Israel.

Lebanon: Rockets Hit Hizbullah Neighborhood

Two rockets explode in Hizbullah-dominated southern Beirut, injuring at least four people.

Southern Israel under Fire

Update: Two Seriously Wounded in Massive Rocket Barrage

Hamas and allied terrorists pound Israel with more than 50 rocket attacks Wednesday. Several wounded, two seriously.