Operation Protective Edge

Bennett: We'll Do Everything to Defend Our People

“We’re at the forefront of the free world and we’re going to do everything to protect our people,” says Jewish Home head in TV interview.

White House Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire

White House spokesman reiterates Washington supports Israel’s right to self-defense.

Report: Gaza Airstrike Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Member

A senior commander in Islamic Jihad's "military wing" killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun, Gaza sources say.

EU Urges 'Maximum Restraint' Following Rockets, IDF Operation

European Union condemns rocket fire from Gaza and expresses concern over the civilian casualties in Israel’s airstrikes.

Israel and the Palestinians: Who is Stronger?

Abbas and Sisi Discuss Situation in Gaza

Egyptian President promises PA Chairman that Cairo will continue efforts to broker a ceasefire.

The Only Solution is a Return to Gaza

120 Rockets Fired at Israel During Day 1 of Operation

Some 120 rockets from Gaza fired at Israel on the first day of the IDF’s Operation Protective Edge.

How to Answer a Three-Fingered Salute

Watch: Arabs Gather on Temple Mount to Celebrate Rocket Strikes

Crowds of Muslims gather at Al Aqsa mosque to celebrate rockets reaching as far as 'occupied Jerusalem'.

Fresh Rocket Salvo Hits as Far as Jerusalem, North of Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists fire 30 rockets in fresh attack; explosions heard in capital and in Hadera, located between Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Operation Protective Edge

IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorists Who Breached Gaza Border

Heavily armed Hamas terrorists killed in firefight with IDF after entering by sea on way to nearby kibbutz; one soldier lightly wounded.

Possible Tunnel Infiltration Foiled

Residents of Kerem Shalom were warned of infiltration. IDF says event ended with no Israeli casualties.

Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Vows Revenge After Use of Human Shields Goes Awry

Neighbors react to IDF warning by rushing to the scene; Hamas 'ready for long war', says 'all Israelis are targets'.

Ground assault drawing closer?

Netanyahu Gives Orders to Widen Gaza Operation

'Hamas purposely hides behind civilians, and bears responsibility when they are hit by mistake,' says PM.

Making Aliyah Under Fire

Latest batch of olim arrive from the US - including one brave woman moving straight to Israel's southern frontline.

Breaking News

Iron Dome Intercepts Second Rocket over Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has begun working in a state of emergency and has opened all of the shelters for the public.

International Leaders Condemn Rocket Fire on Israel

EU ambassador visits southern Israel, condemns 'indiscriminate shooting against civilians'; British FM condemns rockets by 'Gaza militants.'

Arab, Muslim States Urge UN Security Council to Censure Israel

Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation call on United Nations to stop Israeli operation against rocket fire.

Southern Residents Fear for Their Lives as Rockets Keep Falling

Frustration, boredom, and fear: a glimpse into the lives of Israelis living within the range of Hamas's rocket fire.

President Shimon Peres Insists Hamas, Fatah Separate

Peres ignores Hamas-Fatah unity pact in Peace Conference remarks, claims that Palestinian Authority wants peace.

Breaking news

IDF Calls Up 40,000 Reservists, Ordered to 'Hit Hamas Hard'

Cabinet okays massive call-up, signalling imminent ground offensive. Gaza death toll hits 14, including senior Hamas commando.

IDF Releases Video Explaining Hamas's Rocket Range

Rockets now capable of harming more than 3.5 million people, IDF notes.

BBC Warns – Gaza Photos Aren't Really from Gaza

Many of the graphic images being shared on social media are really from Syria or Iraq, finds the broadcaster.

Hamas Violence: The Bigotry of Low Expectations

Watch: IDF Strikes Gaza in Operation Protective Edge

Raw footage shows terrorists' homes being destroyed in early stages of operation against Hamas.

Meretz Head Slams IDF Operation and 'Warmongering'

MK Galon demands PM cancel Operation on Gaza, warns of war and 'heavy price of blood for living by sword'; doesn't comment on rocket fire.

PM Tells IDF to 'Take the Gloves Off' in Gaza Operation

Netanyahu orders IDF to increase operation against Hamas; threatens that Gaza will 'pay heavy price' for escalation.

Gaza Rocket Ignites Fire in Ashkelon

Terrorist rocket count reaches 170 on Tuesday as IDF deploys to defend Israel's coast.

Operation Protective Edge

Ya'alon Declares 'Special Situation' After Rocket Fire

Defense Minister warns operation 'won't end in just a few days,' noting IDF preparing to expand the operation against Hamas.

Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Vows to Continue Rocket Fire, Bloodshed

'There is no intention of calm,' Hamas spokesperson says, 'Israel will have to put Iron Dome on every Israeli home.'

IDF Operation Likely to Include Entry to Gaza

Minister Landau says under current dynamics IDF needs to clear Gaza terror infrastructure, IDF notes increase in coming days.

Lapid: Operation to Restore Calm First, Hit Hamas Later

Operation Protective Edge not an excuse to retake Gaza, Finance Minister insists.

IDF Launches Operation in Gaza, Attacks 50 Targets

IDF launches Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, conducts airstrikes over terror targets. Hamas threatens with “earthquake”.

When They Ask for a Ceasefire - Not so Fast

To My Soldiers and the Jewish People: We Have Won!

Israeli Press: Weighing in on Gazan Civilian Casualties

From the Israeli Press: Self-Styled Prophets of Israel

Lessons from the Gaza War, IV:Body Counts as Propaganda

Proactive Edge

Want Proportionality? Give Israel 22 Countries

Fighting Terror With Our Hands Tied Behind Our Backs