Terrorist killed as IDF launches airstrikes after rocket attack
Israel hits 20 terrorist positions across Gaza Strip after rocket hits Israeli city. One terrorist reported killed.
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News and updates about Gaza rocket attacks
'We saw three scared children'
Be'er Sheva police officers describe first moments after rocket attack: 'We arrived at the scene and realized people were trapped.'
'Israel sliding into war with Gaza'
Israeli leaders call for action against Hamas after rocket hits city of Beer Sheva.
'Sovereign country can't tolerate constant attacks'
Be'er Sheva mayor demands government provide solutions, says sovereign country cannot allow constant attacks.
Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva
Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.
EU: Gaza and Israel 'dangerously close' to conflict
European Union urges de-escalation in Gaza after latest flare-up of violence.
'They are bombing Ashkelon from my former home's balcony'
Avi Farhan, who was evicted from his home during the Disengagement from Gaza, calls to reestablish communities that were demolished.
State Department: Israel has a right to defend itself
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned by situation in Gaza but says Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks.
Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire
Al Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.
A pregnancy of media lies from Gaza
Swedish Christian Zionists to sail to Israel
'Only democracy amid dictatorships welcomes solidarity with human rights, freedom of expression, religion, fundamental democratic values.'
Yeshiva dean: Sderot has a great future
Sderot Yeshiva dean takes Arutz Sheva on tour of yeshiva, says town has 'a lot of cohesiveness.'
IDF strikes on the Hamas underground terror targets
IDF jets target terror tunnels, Hamas military compound.
As rocket attacks continue:
Gaza official says this round of escalation is 'over'
Half an hour after air raid sirens sound in Israel, Gaza official says escalation is 'over.'
'Sderot children are in bomb shelters and terrorists are in bed'
MK Lapid visits Sderot, says it's 'inconceivable' that Hamas leaders sleep in their beds while Israeli children sit awake in bomb shelters.
Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline
Foreign Ministry points out BBC title is a 'lie,' news site responds by changing title to reflect reality.
Mixed messages:
Hamas: Israel will bear responsibility for its aggression
Hamas spokesman calls Israel's attacks on terror targets 'aggression,' says Israel will 'not succeed.'
Senior IDF official: We'll evacuate towns if we need to
IDF official says he doesn't see the end of this round of fighting, Israel is recruiting reserves and moving forces to the south.
South under fire:
IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets
More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.
70 rockets fired at Israel
IAF attacks vehicle used by Gaza terror squad
Gaza terrorists fire at least 70 rockets at southern Israel. IAF attacks vehicle of terrorist squad.
UN envoy concerned by rocket attacks
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov expresses concern over the latest escalation in Gaza, warns against deterioration in the situation.
Photos: IDF strikes targets in Gaza
IDF releases aerial photos of 12 targets struck by the IAF in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.
36 rockets fired from Gaza
Rocket strikes by terrorists from Gaza continue after at least 2 injured by rockets.
IAF strikes 12 terror targets in Gaza after rocket barrage
Red Alert siren sounds again after rocket barrage from Gaza injures 2. IAF strikes 12 targets.
2 injured in Gaza rocket barrage
8 rockets fired from Gaza. 2 injured, including child. Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets.
EU ambassador: 'Unacceptable' to fire against civilians
EU ambassador to Israel expresses 'concern' over possibility of 'further escalation.'
Watch: Rocket falls in Sderot
Rocket explodes near man walking in Sderot.
'We sat in the living room, suddenly we were filled with blood'
Father whose family was injured by rocket tells of the horrifying moments.
Watch: Hamas rocket hits Sderot playground
Rocket fired from Gaza hits playground in Israel. No one was injured.
IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnels
PM Netanyahu says IDF attacks on Hamas were strongest since 2014's Operation Protective Edge. IDF: Hamas leaders are still underground.
Sderot: Family injured when rocket hits their home
Four Israelis injured when rocket hits home, second rocket lands near synagogue.
The solution to Gaza: 'A bullet to the head'
Former Southern Command commander says Israel needs to defeat Hamas, even if it means paying a heavy price.
IDF attacks 5 more Hamas targets in Gaza
IAF attacks five targets in military compound belonging to Hamas' naval force.
Rocket fire continues:
Iron Dome intercepts rockets over southern Israel
Rocket sirens heard in southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepts at least two rockets launched from Gaza.
IDF: Determined to ensure the safety of Israelis
Israeli Air Force targeted ten terror sites in three military compounds belonging to the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip
Report: IDF retaliates for rocket fire
New report says IDF hit Hamas, Islamic Jihad, targets in response to Saturday rocket fire.
Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Israel
Sirens sound in southern Israel after Gaza terrorists fire rockets into Israel.
Hamas: Israel is the one that wanted a ceasefire
Senior Hamas official claims the "resistance" targeted only military targets in the last round of fighting in Gaza.
'You want peace? Condemn Hamas'
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely visits kindergarten hit by Gaza mortar where kids cannot go because of all the shrapnel.
These are the sites that were attacked in Gaza
IDF publishes photos of some of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets that were struck in Gaza.
Germany: No justification for attacks on Israel
Germany condemns Hamas and Islamic Jihad following barrage of more than 80 rockets and mortars on southern Israel.
Gabbay's zigzagging
Zionist Union chairman criticizes ministers who called to conquer Gaza, after last year calling for the same thing.
PA envoy blames Israel for Gaza rocket attacks
PA observer at the UN, Riyad Mansour, says Gaza escalation followed an "Israeli provocation".
'Who would accept 70 rockets on their country?'
U.S. Ambassador to the UN blasts Hamas, says its goal is to destroy Israel.
Netanyahu to Cabinet: We have the upper hand
PM says flare-up in which dozens of rockets and mortars were fired at Israel over, IDF dealt severe blow to Gaza terrorists.
UN fails to condemn Hamas attacks on Israel
Kuwait blocks UN Security Council resolution condemning terrorists for indiscriminate mortar and rocket fire on Israel.
Israel restores electricity to Gaza
IEC employees repair the damage caused to the company's equipment as a result of a rocket fired by terrorists.
Netanyahu: Hamas dealt 'harshest blow' in years
PM says Hamas paid heavy price for rocket barrage yesterday, will pay 'heavier price' in violence persists.
Zionist Union MK: 'Netanyahu has surrendered to Hamas'
MK Eitan Cabel visits Gaza region, criticizing conduct of PM, DM. 'Hamas must not be given the keys to the bomb shelters.'
Conquer, defeat, and eliminate
Jewish Home's MK Yogev supports retaking Gaza - but admits it is not PM Netanyahu's policy.
Intelligence minister: Our enemy will be surprised
Intelligence Minister Katz says Israel knows 'a lot more' than in 2014, says Israel won't attempt to bring down Hamas.
'If there are more rockets, we'll hit Gaza harder'
Lull in rocket attacks on Israel after number of injured climbs to 11.
Air raid siren disrupts Israeli wedding
Bride whose wedding was interrupted by an air raid siren says she 'couldn't believe there was a siren' in the middle of her wedding.
Watch: Kibbutz home hit by mortar shell attack from Gaza
Mortar fired from Gaza on Tuesday night damages Jewish home in Israel.
'Designate Hamas as a terrorist organization'
Israeli UN Ambassador Danon says UN Security Council 'should officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization.'
Likud minister: We will act as you would act
Science Minister Akunis tells counterparts that Israel will act to protect its citizens - just as their countries would.
'Israel doesn't want war'
Naftali Bennett, member of Israel's security cabinet, denies reports of ceasefire.
Canada, England, condemn rocket attacks on Israel
England's Minister Burt slams attacks which 'risk killing or injuring children,' says they are 'unacceptable' no matter what.
Hamas claims: We agreed to ceasefire
Senior Hamas official says the organization agreed to return to the ceasefire agreements with Israel that were agreed upon in 2014.
Austria condemns rocket attacks on Israel
Austrian government spokesman says rocket fire from Gaza must stop immediately.