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News and updates about Gaza rocket attacks

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol region. IDF retaliates by attacking Hamas posts.

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military posts and infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

Rocket fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

Color Red sirens sounded in Sderot and Gaza envelope. IDF confirms one rocket fired.

Rocket fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

Rocket fired from Gaza misses mark

IDF says rocket fired from Gaza toward southern Israel explodes within Gazan territory.

Rocket fired from Gaza misses mark

'There's no unity - it's either right or left'

MK Ayelet Shaked says public needs to choose a side, ditch hopes of a unity government. 'Tie is because Liberman needs to choose a side'

'There's no unity - it's either right or left'

Islamic Jihad: We turned life in Gaza envelope into 'hell'

Spokesman for Islamic Jihad's terrorist arm says life in "settlements" on Gaza border has become a "hell" thanks to the group's attacks.

Islamic Jihad: We turned life in Gaza envelope into 'hell'

'Gaza will always be a problem'

Min Steinitz warns: 'There was always some degree of terror, Gaza will always be a problem, we may have to spend several weeks in Gaza.'

'Gaza will always be a problem'

Calm maintained in the south

The last siren in southern Israel was heard after 11:00 p.m., before a ceasefire reportedly went into effect.

Calm maintained in the south

Chief of Staff: It is unclear where situation in Gaza is going

Chief of Staff participates in event honoring reservists: We will do everything in our power to protect the residents of the south.

Chief of Staff: It is unclear where situation in Gaza is going

IDF attacks underground targets in Gaza

IDF responds to rocket attacks, attacking Islamic Jihad terror targets throughout Gaza.

IDF attacks underground targets in Gaza

'We're preparing something, I want it to be on our terms'

Defense Min. Bennett says he's committed to Israelis living on Gaza border, but wants Israeli action to be 'on our terms, at our time.'

'We're preparing something, I want it to be on our terms'

Rocket hits Sderot playground

'We will rebuild the playground, it'll be the most beautiful in the city,' hesder yeshiva dean promises.

Rocket hits Sderot playground

'We heard a boom, Mom laid down on top of me'

Mother, son, describe reactions to unexpected rocket attacks on Ashkelon. 'We're second-class citizens.'

'We heard a boom, Mom laid down on top of me'

Rockets fired at southern Israel

MDA treats victims for shock, IDF says details are being investigated.

Rockets fired at southern Israel

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

Lapid: Israel has to strike without holding back

Number 2 in Blue and White party discusses Trump peace plan, Gaza rocket fire and Bernie Sanders.

Lapid: Israel has to strike without holding back

Gaza official: Israel only understands force

Senior official with Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine says Israel understands only the language of force and blood.

Gaza official: Israel only understands force

'Only a widescale operation will bring quiet to southern Israel'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Sderot's mayor, Alon Davidi, talks about what he wants to see for his city's future.

'Only a widescale operation will bring quiet to southern Israel'

Bennett:

'Since I assumed office, we eliminated 30 terrorists'

Defense Minister Bennett on the situation in Gaza: We are bombing Hamas bases in retaliation for balloon attacks.

'Since I assumed office, we eliminated 30 terrorists'

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in central Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF cancels leniencies for Gaza after rocket attack

IDF cancels expansion of Gaza fishing zone, reinstatement of trade permits, after two rockets were launched at Israel.

IDF cancels leniencies for Gaza after rocket attack

'Action in Gaza can happen before the elections'

'Lack of quiet in the south will be answered with force that Hamas cannot imagine,' PM Netanyahu warns.

'Action in Gaza can happen before the elections'

'Gantz and Ya'alon opposed operation to crush Hamas'

'If we want quiet, we'll need to retake Gaza and eliminate Hamas - something Gantz and Ya'alon refused to do in 2014,' Min. Steinitz says.

'Gantz and Ya'alon opposed operation to crush Hamas'

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area

Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards southern Israel, which lands in open area.

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area

'The residents of the south have been abandoned'

MK Ram Ben Barak blasts government, explains why members of his party walked out of a discussion on the situation in the south.

'The residents of the south have been abandoned'

Foreign Minister: 'We won't put civilians in danger'

FM Yisrael Katz says Israel's diplomats in China are doing 'amazing work,' Israel needs to prevent coronavirus from infecting citizens.

Foreign Minister: 'We won't put civilians in danger'

Gantz demands PM show up for discussion on the south

Blue and White chairman writes PM demanding that he attend discussion initiated by the opposition on the security situation in the south.

Gantz demands PM show up for discussion on the south

Hamas unfazed by Netanyahu's threats

Gaza terrorist organizations claim that Israeli warnings of a military response in Gaza are "empty threats".

Hamas unfazed by Netanyahu's threats

Greenblatt: Where’s the condemnation of Gaza terrorists?

Former US Middle East Envoy says UN should be discussing ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel instead of condemning Trump plan.

Greenblatt: Where’s the condemnation of Gaza terrorists?

IDF attacks Hamas training complex

IDF fighter jets attack several Hamas terrorist targets in retaliation for rocket fire from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas training complex

Rocket fired at southern Israel

IDF hits Hamas targets after a rocket is launched towards Israel from Gaza.

Rocket fired at southern Israel

Galant blasts Bennett over Gaza escalation

Minister Yoav Galant chides Defense Minister over failure to deal with incendiary balloon and rocket attacks on the south.

Galant blasts Bennett over Gaza escalation

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructures

IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack Hamas targets across Gaza in retaliation for mortar and incendiary balloon firing.

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructures

IDF strikes Hamas targets in southern Gaza

Israeli aircraft target weapons production site used by Hamas' military wing in retaliation for rocket fire on Netivot.

IDF strikes Hamas targets in southern Gaza

Three rockets fired at southern Israel

Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.

Three rockets fired at southern Israel

Israel to halt cement imports into Gaza

In response to rocket fire, Israel halts cement imports into Gaza cuts 500 entry permits for Gaza merchants.

Israel to halt cement imports into Gaza

IDF attacks underground Hamas war room

IDF attacks underground infrastructure used by Hamas' military wing in response to rocket fire and incendiary balloon attacks.

IDF attacks underground Hamas war room

'Apply sovereignty to the Gaza envelope first'

Head of Shaar Hanegev Regional Council demands government action as residents of the south suffer fourth straight day of rocket fire.

'Apply sovereignty to the Gaza envelope first'

Terrorists fire barrage of rockets on southern Israel

Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Sderot. Sirens also sounded in Eshkol. Eight rockets have been fired at the south since Thursday.

Terrorists fire barrage of rockets on southern Israel

Three mortar shells fired from Gaza

Three mortar shells fired from Gaza toward the Eshkol region, one of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

Three mortar shells fired from Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza

IDF jets attack multiple Hamas targets in southern Gaza, including an underground weapons production site.

IAF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza

Three rockets fired at Sderot

Baby moderately injured on the way to a shelter

Red Color sirens heard in Sderot and the area. IDF confirms two rockets intercepted by Iron Dome.

Baby moderately injured on the way to a shelter

IDF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza

IDF aircraft and fighter planes attack Hamas targets in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket and incendiary balloon fire.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in southern Gaza

4 rockets launched from Gaza

2 rockets intercepted as Red Alert sirens blare in response to terrorist launch from Gaza.

4 rockets launched from Gaza

Nearly 1,300 rockets fired at Israel in 2019

Out of nearly 1,300 rockets, Iron Dome intercepted nearly 480, and the majority of others landed in open areas, IDF report shows.

Nearly 1,300 rockets fired at Israel in 2019

'Hamas is looking for a pragmatic way to ease its burden'

FM Katz explains why Israel wants agreement with Gaza: 'Israel needs to rid ourselves of this absurd responsibility.'

'Hamas is looking for a pragmatic way to ease its burden'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and helicopters attack several Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Watch: Air raid sirens - in the middle of PM's speech

PM Netanyahu is escorted offstage during Likud conference.

Watch: Air raid sirens - in the middle of PM's speech

Air raid sirens sound in towns near Gaza

As Jews around the world celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah, families near Gaza run for shelter during rocket attacks.

Air raid sirens sound in towns near Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attack underground infrastructure, naval target and terrorist compound in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Rocket from Gaza fired toward southern Israel

Rocket from Gaza fired at Sderot, intercepted by Iron Dome. IDF attacks Hamas weapons production site.

Rocket from Gaza fired toward southern Israel

Air raid sirens - helpful or harmful?

IDF debates whether to sound air raid sirens during 'quiet' periods, or only during 'war time.'

Air raid sirens - helpful or harmful?

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF jets and helicopters strike a number of Hamas terror targets, among them a Hamas military camp.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Sderot: Youth rejoice in spite of rocket attack

Rockets interrupt Bnei Akiva youth event. Mayor: 'Sderot youth are stronger than everything, we will not be broken.'

Sderot: Youth rejoice in spite of rocket attack

Rockets fired at southern Israel

Sirens sound in Gaza border area, Iron Dome intercepts two rockets.

Rockets fired at southern Israel

Netanyahu: We have a historic opportunity

PM discusses call with Donald Trump on plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley. 'Things we could have only dreamed of are happening.'

Netanyahu: We have a historic opportunity

Rocket fired at southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol Regional Council. IDF attacks Hamas military post.

Rocket fired at southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Footage of warning sirens' impact on children goes viral

Ashkelon resident films her traumatized children trembling with fear after sirens sounded in the middle of the night.

Footage of warning sirens' impact on children goes viral

Opinion: No hope for Gaza if Hamas remains in power

Hamas ultimately bears responsibility for Islamic Jihad’s terrorist attacks on Israel.

Opinion: No hope for Gaza if Hamas remains in power