Gaza Region

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.

Abbas and Sisi Discuss Situation in Gaza

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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF Launches Operation in Gaza, Attacks 50 Targets

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

Abbas Demands that Israel Stop Gaza Airstrikes

PA Chairman calls on Israel to stop its "escalation", fails to condemn rocket fire on Gaza.

Hamas Warns Israel: You Will Pay a Heavy Price

Hamas spokesman says rocket attacks are a natural response to “Israeli aggression.”

'Terror in School' Video Still Relevant 2 Years Later

Animation by the Scratch Group, while released two years ago, tells the Israel-Gaza story better than most spokesmen.

Israel Under Fire

Thirty Rockets Fired into Israel in Ten Minutes

80-rocket barrage fired into Israel in a matter of hours - shortly after IDF announcement to prepare for escalation on the Gaza border.

Cabinet Gives IDF Green Light for Harsher Gaza Action

The cabinet on Monday authorized the IDF to increase its military pressure on Hamas - but to avoid escalation of tensions, if possible.

Israel Under Fire

IAF Strikes Tunnels, Three Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF retaliates against rocket barrage, calls on Hamas to take responsibility for keeping the peace.

Hamas Demands Terrorist Releases to Stop Rockets

Senior Hamas source reveals the group wants re-arrested Shalit deal terrorists freed, and IDF 'ceasefire', to stop rocket barrage.

Escalation? IDF Armor, Infantry Gather Near Gaza

Seven Hamas terrorists dead and two missing in 14 IDF strikes. Terrorists fire anti-tank missile at IDF.

Gaza Rockets Continue, Soldier Wounded by Shrapnel

After limited IAF airstrikes leave seven Hamas terrorists dead, rockets keep pouring in, causing injury and damage in south.

Hamas Threatens Israel After its Members Killed in Airstrike

Hamas says six of its members were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, threatens to make Israel pay.

Third Airstrike of the Night Hits 5 Gaza Targets

Israeli aircraft hit five concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, the third Israeli airstrike in one night.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Nine Gaza Targets

IAF launches airstrikes against nine terror targets in Gaza, including concealed rocket launchers and terrorist centers.

Deputy Education Minister: Restraint is a Scandal

Deputy Education Minister Avi Wortzman calls for an end to Israel's restraint in the wake of the endless rocket fire from Gaza.

2 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Two members of Islamic Jihad group reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Tzipi Livni Advocates Deterrence Against Hamas

Justice Minister known for pushing peace talks admits that 'there is no hope for peace' with Hamas, calls to 'act forcefully.'

110 Rockets Fired on Israel Since Wednesday

Statistics on escalation in Gaza surface as Israel waits to see action - or a ceasefire.

Netanyahu Calls for Calm, Blasts Arab Leaders Over Riots

Prime Minister emphasizes 'hard line' against lawbreakers, warns Israeli Arabs that citizenship entails following the law.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit 10 Gaza Targets

IAF launches airstrikes on ten targets in Gaza, in retaliation for the endless rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Minister Calls to Cut Aid to Gaza, Target Hamas Leaders

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz blasts Israeli government's 'wrong policies,' urges it to do 'what needs to be done' on Hamas.

Six More Rockets Hit Southern Israel

At least six rockets explode in the Eshkol Regional Council, bringing Friday's total of rockets fired to more than 20.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Barrage

IAF launches airstrikes against three terrorist targets in southern Gaza.

Gaza Rocket Fire Continues Amid Ceasefire Rumors

While Egypt is reportedly working on a ceasefire agreement, Gaza terrorists fire 17 rockets on Israelis.

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?

Israel Under Fire

Gaza Rockets Rain On Despite IDF's 48 Hour Ultimatum

Flaunting threats of IDF attack, terrorists in Hamas-enclave continue the escalation Friday morning; Hamas source claims imminent ceasefire.

Intelligence Minister Says Gaza Operation is 'Inevitable'

After IDF 48 hour ultimatum, Steinitz says 'Gaza is growing an army with artillery,' says Israel should choose timing of operation.

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Sderot resident whose home was directly hit by a mortar shell: It remains a dream that the rocket fire will stop.

'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.

Soldier Lightly Hurt by Gaza Mortar Shells

Massive mortar and rocket salvo starts fire next to kibbutz, in Sderot industrial area where factory burned down Saturday from rocket fire.

Sderot Residents Protest Against Rocket Barrage

Fed up residents take the streets, demanding that the government 'destroy Hamas' and stop its rain of rockets.

Ministers Demand 'Whatever Needed to Destroy Hamas'

In Sderot Lapid says 'no sane country would tolerate this'; Danon leaves possibility of ground invasion on the table.

IDF Deploys More Troops on Gaza Border amid Airstrike

Over 30 rockets rain on Israel since Wednesday; IDF moves 'HQ, not field level' officers to Gaza in 'defensive' move.

IAF Hits 15 Hamas Targets in Gaza

IAF launches airstrikes against 15 terror sites in Gaza, a response to the latest escalation in rocket attacks.

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.

Abbas Asked Egypt to Block an Israeli Gaza Operation

PA source tells Hamas paper that Abbas requested Egypt coordinate with other countries to stop Israeli military action in Gaza.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - This Time in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Veiled Admission? Hamas Says Kidnapping Was 'Failed Activity'

Spokesperson asserts kidnappers 'failed' in their mission, even while not taking responsibility; threatens steps to 'balance' IDF operation.

Gaza Mortar Salvo Fired During Funeral of Teens

Mortar barrage hits Eshkol Regional Council even as three murdered teens laid to rest in Modi'in.

IDF Hits More than 30 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

IDF launches extensive airstrikes on Gaza, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.

One Person Treated for Shock After Gaza Mortar Attack

Gaza terrorists fire two mortar shells at the Eshkol region, one hitting a building.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

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

Netanyahu Threatens Hamas: Stop The Rockets 'Or We Will'

Netanyahu says Israel 'will not allow continuation of rocket fire,' after morning of rocket attacks against southern communities.

Hamas Asks Turkey to Stop 'Israeli Aggression'

Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.

Israel Says Hamas Launched Latest Rocket Barrage

Israel accuses Hamas of firing 15 rockets, reportedly first time since 2012 Operation Pillar of Defense; Hamas makes threats.

Gaza Terrorists Launch Fifteen-Rocket Barrage

At least fifteen missiles pepper region around Gaza in continuing escalation; 'Israel's deterrence has dissipated.'

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.

Netanyahu: Israel Ready to 'Expand' Gaza Operations

Prime Minister tells cabinet meeting strikes on terrorists in Gaza will be escalated if need be; comes after spike in rocket attacks.

UN: Klos C Weapons Weren't Destined for Gaza

A UN report says that the weapons on Klos C ship seized by Israel earlier this year was headed for Sudan, not Gaza.