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Gaza rocket attacks

News and updates about Gaza rocket attacks

Cabinet minister:

Retaking Gaza? 'Not serious, immoral'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says policy is to respond forcefully to Gaza rocket fire without getting into a war.

Retaking Gaza? 'Not serious, immoral'

Rabbi Peretz: Bring back targeted killings

United Right chairman visits southern Israel, says he will demand that action be taken against Hamas.

Rabbi Peretz: Bring back targeted killings

Haley: Why should Israel sit back?

Former US ambassador to the UN blasts international community's double standards as Israel is attacked by rockets.

Haley: Why should Israel sit back?

Terrorist organizations continue to threaten

PA organizations threaten to retaliate for Israeli "aggression" in Gaza.

Terrorist organizations continue to threaten

State Department: We stand with Israel

State Department condemns rocket fire on southern Israel, calls for those responsible to stop the attacks.

State Department: We stand with Israel

Greenblatt: US stands firmly in support of Israel

US envoy condemns rocket fire on Israel, stresses US commitment to Israel's right to self-defense.

Greenblatt: US stands firmly in support of Israel

Emergency services treat dozens in Israel's south for shock

The United Hatzalah Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit are treating Israelis in the line of rocket fire for emotional stress.

Emergency services treat dozens in Israel's south for shock

Rocket attacks continue: One man killed

58-year-old Moshe Agadi, father of 4, killed after rocket hits home in Ashkelon. IDF attacks 200 terrorist targets in Gaza.

Rocket attacks continue: One man killed

'Targeted killings and occupation of Gaza'

MK Moti Yogev, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, responds to the escalation.

'Targeted killings and occupation of Gaza'

Turkey slams Israeli retaliation

Turkish FM condemns Israel bombing of Turkish news agency offices in Gaza. UN coordinator: All sides must withdraw immediately.

Turkey slams Israeli retaliation

IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

IDF fighter jets attack a six-story building in the Rimal neighborhood of northern Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

Watch: Reporter runs for shelter

In the middle of a live broadcast from a home hit by a rocket, an Israeli journalist runs for shelter as 4 more rockets are fired.

Watch: Reporter runs for shelter

Miracle in Kiryat Gat

Rocket hits bedroom of IDF soldier whose family 'luckily' spent longer than usual eating lunch.

Miracle in Kiryat Gat

Woman wounded in rocket attack enters surgery

Hospital says 80-year-old woman not in danger, undergoing surgery.

Woman wounded in rocket attack enters surgery

Israelis injured while running for shelter

United Hatzalah volunteers say Israelis sustained injuries while running to bomb shelters, some were injured due to shockwave.

Israelis injured while running for shelter

EU calls for halt to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel

European Union calls for rocket fire on Israel 'to end immediately,' says both sides 'have the right to live in peace.'

EU calls for halt to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel

Islamic Jihad's threatening video

Islamic Jihad publishes threat, video clip shows terrorists loading explosives onto rockets.

Islamic Jihad's threatening video

IDF hits 120 terror targets

IDF attacks Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror targets in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

IDF hits 120 terror targets

Two Israelis injured in rocket fire

Rockets hit Hof Ashkelon home, injure 80-year-old woman in Kiryat Gat and 50-year-old man in Ashkelon.

Two Israelis injured in rocket fire

Rocket from Gaza lands in sea near Ashdod

IDF confirms a rocket was launched from Gaza and did not cause injuries or damage.

Rocket from Gaza lands in sea near Ashdod

Report: Israel implementing agreement with Gaza

Despite Sunday rocket fire, Israel implementing ceasefire agreement with Gaza's Hamas, expanding fishing zone.

Report: Israel implementing agreement with Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

'No child on this planet should have to worry about rockets'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt calls for end to violence in Gaza.

'No child on this planet should have to worry about rockets'

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

The Gaza imbroglio

The Gaza imbroglio

Bennett presents: Operation 'Burning the Chametz'

Minister Bennett outlines program for dealing with Hamas. 'With regard to Gaza, there is something that can be done.'

Bennett presents: Operation 'Burning the Chametz'

'I know that the IDF is strong, and I'm happy to be here'

Undaunted by security threats, new immigrants settle in Gaza periphery.

'I know that the IDF is strong, and I'm happy to be here'

Haredi rabbi: Security situation is 'dangerous'

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein tells followers situation is dangerous, encourages them not to give up hope, and to continue praying.

Haredi rabbi: Security situation is 'dangerous'

Rabbi Peretz: Cut off the terrorists' hope

Jewish Home chairman criticizes government's response to latest rocket fire.

Rabbi Peretz: Cut off the terrorists' hope

'Hamas will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza'

Ambassador Danny Danon tell UN Security Council: If terrorism continues, Hamas leadership will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza.

'Hamas will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza'

Rocket fire continues

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

All kinds of rockets rain down on Israel

All kinds of rockets rain down on  Israel

'Crush Gaza from the air - we must not accept ceasefire'

National Union Chairman Smotrich slams 'ceasefire' option: For every rocket shot, we must take down 40 buildings.'

'Crush Gaza from the air - we must not accept ceasefire'

Senior Israeli official:

'There is no ceasefire, we're ready to do even more'

PM lands in Israel, heads straight to Kirya army base for security consultation. Senior official: 'There is no agreement on ceasefire.'

'There is no ceasefire, we're ready to do even more'

Eshkol council head: Ceasefire must address Gaza arson terror

Head of Gaza-area council in letter to residents: Area quiet since morning. Meeting with army later today for situational assessment.

Eshkol council head: Ceasefire must address Gaza arson terror

'Hamas attacks are proof we need to return to Gush Katif'

IDF officer who was evicted from home in Sinai, Gush Katif, calls for unity, rebuilding of Jewish communities in Gush Katif.

'Hamas attacks are proof we need to return to Gush Katif'

'In the end we have no choice but to topple Hamas'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli says every attempt to reach understandings with Hamas will fail because Hamas wants conflict.

'In the end we have no choice but to topple Hamas'

Finance Minister: Support the IDF

Finance Minister Kahlon says public wants leaders to back IDF, 'all options' should be on Cabinet's table.

Finance Minister: Support the IDF

Watch: The clip from the bomb shelter that went viral

Einav Carmi films herself with her dog in a bomb shelter as a rocket explodes nearby, providing glimpse into intensity of life near Gaza.

Watch: The clip from the bomb shelter that went viral

The endless ages of Purim - from feasting to rockets

The endless ages of Purim - from feasting to rockets

Likud minister: There's no perfect solution for Gaza

Minister Yuval Steinitz says 'nearly impossible' to fix Oslo, but past decade has been 'best ever' for Israel from a security standpoint.

Likud minister: There's no perfect solution for Gaza

Bennett: 'Nonsense' to bomb empty buildings

Education Minister: 'Bombing an empty building and then feeling good as if this is what is deterring Hamas is nonsense - it does not work.'

Bennett: 'Nonsense' to bomb empty buildings

Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'

Gaza terror groups promise Egypt that they won't escalate the situation, report says.

Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'

'Return the terrorists to their hideouts'

National Union chairman warns against agreeing to a ceasefire: That would be surrendering to a terrorist organization.

'Return the terrorists to their hideouts'

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack terror targets belonging to both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Schools in Gaza envelope will be closed on Tuesday.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Shaked: Hamas isn't afraid of us

Justice Minister discusses escalation with Hamas, makes clear that missiles aimed at Israel should not be accepted.

Shaked: Hamas isn't afraid of us

Dozens of rockets fired toward southern Israel

Gaza terrorists continue rocket barrage on south, even after reports of ceasefire.

Dozens of rockets fired toward southern Israel

Netanyahu: Our response is powerful

PM Netanyahu speaks with reporters before leaving Washington for Israel.

Netanyahu: Our response is powerful

'A ceasefire is a tailwind for terrorism'

Minister Naftali Bennett says Israel would make a mistake if it agrees to a ceasefire after Hamas imposed an escalation.

'A ceasefire is a tailwind for terrorism'

Hamas: Rocket launch may have been caused by 'bad weather'

Gaza terrorist group denies Israel's claims it launched attack, suggest 'bad weather' may be responsible for accidental firing.

Hamas: Rocket launch may have been caused by 'bad weather'

Diplomatic source: War with Gaza unlikely

Diplomatic source tells Arutz Sheva: Response to rocket injuring seven likely to be similar to response to rocket landing near Tel Aviv.

Diplomatic source: War with Gaza unlikely

Analyst: Rocket fire will continue

Arab affairs analyst says rockets on central Israel 'not a mistake,' Egypt could help Israel 'dry up Hamas government.'

Analyst: Rocket fire will continue

Grandfather of rocket victim: Send terrorists' families to Syria

Grandfather of girl wounded in rocket attack says family was saved by 'huge huge miracle,' calls to send terrorists' families to Syria.

Grandfather of rocket victim: Send terrorists' families to Syria

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

IDF calls up reservists, moves two brigades south, after rocket hits family home, wounding seven.

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

Hamas officials: Rocket fire on central Israel was 'accidental'

Sources within Hamas tell Egypt rocket attack which injured 7 in central Israel was not intentional, say they plan to probe incident.

Hamas officials: Rocket fire on central Israel was 'accidental'

Jewish Home: Tolerating balloon bombs led to rocket attack

Jewish Home's Rabbi Peretz slams Israel's acceptance of balloon terrorism, as New Right party pushes 'time for Min. Bennett to serve as DM.'

Jewish Home: Tolerating balloon bombs led to rocket attack

Finance Minister: All Gaza groups are terrorists

'Hamas is responsible for rocket attack, none of its leaders have immunity,' Finance Min. Kahlon says.

Finance Minister: All Gaza groups are terrorists

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Rocket launcher was loaded, aimed, in preparation for future war, Hamas 'just as surprised' as Israel when missiles launched at Tel Aviv.

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Egypt threatens Hamas: Israel will defeat you

Egyptian official tells Hamas: 'You're endangering our lives,' 'blood of Gaza residents is on your hands.' Sinwar: We didn't fire anything.

Egypt threatens Hamas: Israel will defeat you

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza

IDF pilots who retaliated for attacks on Tel Aviv talk about their orders and attack. 'We did everything to allow you to sleep at night.'

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza