Gaza Region

Yaalon: Residents of South Show Great Bravery

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon praised leaders and residents of southern Israel for their patience in the wake of ongoing rocket attacks.

IAF Hits 9 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

Israeli Air Force aircraft hit nine different terrorist targets in Gaza, in response to a weekend rocket assault on southern Israel.

Israel under fire

Yaalon Vows 'Strong Hand' Against Gaza Terrorists

Defense Minister speaks to Sderot mayor following rocket fire, as Israeli jets target Gaza rocket launchers.

Eliminated Gaza Terrorists 'Belonged to ISIS'

Salafi sources inside Gaza claim terrorists killed in IAF strike Friday afternoon were members of ISIS.

Hamas Admits Giving Rocket Terror a Free Hand

Hamas deputy leader says group is not making a single arrest to stop the rocket barrage; used 2012 ceasefire to expand power.

Gaza Terrorists Continue Rocket Assault

Two more rockets hit open ground, hours after a rocket lands a direct hit on plastic factory burning it to the ground.

Israel under fire

Massive Blaze as Gaza Rocket Strikes Sderot Factory

Crews succeed in keeping large blaze from spreading to other factories; 'Sderot ready to take blows for the kidnapped.'

Watch IAF Fighter Jets Destroy Gaza Terror Sites

IDF video shows terrorist weapons facilities blown sky-high in IAF airstrike.

Watch: Gaza CCTV Cameras Record IDF Assassination of Terrorists

Video appears to show the moment two terrorists were eliminated by an Israel Air Force strike while traveling in their car.

Iron Dome Intercepts Two Gaza Rockets

Iron Dome shoots down two rockets fired from Gaza towards the Hof Ashkelon region, just after three Gaza rockets exploded in Eshkol.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Southern Israel

Three rockets fired from Gaza explode in the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel. No one hurt.

Two Terrorists Killed in IAF Gaza Airstrike

Terrorists were responsible for recent rocket fire into southern Israel.

Breaking news

Gaza Explosion Near Kibbutz Targets IDF Patrol

Explosive blows up next to Kibbutz Nirim close to Gaza; IDF tanks fire back, reportedly injuring several terrorists.

Hamas Workers Strike Against Lack of Unity Government Pay

Employees of terror group shut down all services in Gaza for a day to demand backlogged salaries from unity government.

Hamas: Attack Gaza and We'll Attack Haifa

Hamas member warns Israel against making a "silly move" in Gaza, threatens to hit Haifa in retaliation.

IDF Drill in Gaza Belt Following Rocket Barrage

IDF to hold drill in Gaza Belt hours, including aircraft and explosions, hours after rocket hits a town in the area.

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks

Israeli aircraft target five rocket launchers and several other targets in Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Gaza: Misfired Rocket Kills Three-Year-Old Palestinian Girl

Israeli council head calls on IDF to continue security as misfired terrorist rocket leaves one dead and three injured inside Gaza.

Rocket Hits Community After Iron Dome Shoots Down Two

Rockets fired within minutes of each other shot down; another rocket fired within an hour later lands in town, no damage reported.

Hamas Leader Says Crackdown Has Sparked Third Intifada

Ismail Haniyeh insists to reporters that Operation Brothers' Keeper has 'already started' a 'third intifada' and that 'no one can stop it.'

Liberman: No Decision Yet on Expulsion of UN Envoy

Foreign Minister says a final decision has yet to be made on his threat to expel the UN's envoy to the Middle East.

Hamas Threatens to Make Israel 'Suffer'

Senior Hamas official threatens retaliation in 'self-defense' against crackdown, indicates transfer of power over Gaza to Fatah.

Terrorist with Grenade Apprehended Near Gaza

Suspect apprehended between Yated and Sde Avraham; critics fire back at lax coverage of security fence, poor patrolling near Gaza.

IDF Hits Gaza Targets Following Rocket Attack

Four terrorist centers in Gaza hit in Israeli airstrikes, hours after a rocket explodes in the Negev.

Short of the mark

Terrorist Rocket Lands Inside Gaza

Hours after Iron Dome shoots down rocket aimed at Ashkelon, 'Color Red' sirens sounded in region; attempt falls short.

Canadian FM Calls to Demilitarize Palestinian Authority, Gaza

John Baird calls on Abbas to take up the responsibility he claimed in forming unity government, control Gaza and return teens.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits several terrorist-related sites in Gaza, hours after rocket attacks target southern Israel.

Iron Dome Shoots Down Gaza Rocket

Rocket neutralized on its way to the coastal city of Ashkelon, just after Hamas threatens 'fires of hell.'

Rocket From Gaza Hits Northwest Negev

Missile lands in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council after 'color red' siren sounded; no injuries or damage.

Five Hamas Terrorists Killed in Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Hamas admits deaths in terror tunnel blast near security fence, same day as apparently unrelated blast in Gaza City home.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack

IAF hits several terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket damaged a building in southern Israel.

Gaza Rockets Cause Damage to Building

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards the Shaar HaNegev region, damaging a building but causing no physical injuries.

Dissatisfaction, Fear Grow in Gaza as IDF Crackdown Continues

Gazans fearing IDF invasion stockpile supplies as Hamas members grumble over wages. Could an uprising await?

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Anticipating Gaza Flare-Up, Iron Dome Deployed in Coastal Region

IDF prepares for Gaza escalation; confirms kidnapping conducted by Hamas terrorists in Judea and Samaria without orders from Gaza.

Fatah Asks Egypt to End Siege of Gaza

Fatah delegation in Cairo to ask for Rafah Crossing opening, as Hamas terrorists feared trying to bring kidnapped teens to Gaza.

Hamas and Fatah Threaten Israel With 'Force'

Terrorist organizations in Gaza condemn IDF operation to free kidnapped teens, say 'racist occupier only understands force.'

Report: Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossing

Despite fear that three kidnapped youths will be moved to Hamas-enclave Gaza, PA says Israel promised to open Kerem Shalom Crossing.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

Israeli Air Force targets several terrorist-related sites in Gaza after terrorists fire a rocket towards Ashkelon.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Attack on Ashkelon

IAF targets several sites in Gaza, hours after Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired toward Ashkelon.

IAF Attacks Gaza Targets Following Rocket Fire

IAF launches airstrikes on several terror targets in Gaza, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at southern Israel.

Ya'alon Orders Closure on Hevron

Following kidnapping of three students, Defense Minister orders closure on the Hevron area, border crossings to Gaza be closed.

Gaza: Palestinians Celebrate Kidnapping by Handing out Candy

Gazan Arabs take to the street to celebrate abduction of Israeli teens; Twitter campaign goes viral.

Rockets Fired into Israel from Gaza; None Hurt

IAF strikes back after four rockets hit Israel on Saturday; unclear whether attack linked to missing yeshiva boys.

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees

After angry brawls over pay in Gaza threaten PA unity government, Gulf State steps in to save the day - for now.

Hamdallah Admits Unity Government is Powerless

In interview, new unity govt. PM acknowledges no control in Gaza, complains about ministers, has no plans to integrate military.

Gaza Unity Minister Was Hamas Education Minister

US has claimed PLO unity gov't doesn't include Hamas; one minister sworn in via video feed was minister in Hamas government.

Ya'alon: We Will Respond to Every Single Attack

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon praised IDF troops for eliminating a terrorist involved in Kassam rocket attacks on southern Israel.

U.S.: There's Not Much Abbas Can Do About Rocket Attacks

State Department condemns rocket fire from Gaza, but says Abbas cannot do much to stop the attacks despite pact with Hamas.

Netanyahu: We Kill Those Who Want to Kill Us

"Our policy is clear - kill those who rise up to kill us," says PM Netanyahu after the IDF eliminates a Gaza terrorist.

IDF Eliminates Gazan 'Cop Terrorist'

Israeli Air Force carries out an airstrike in Gaza, killing a terrorist who also served as an officer on Hamas's police force.

Rocket Fire 'Hurts Unity Pact,' Abbas Laments

PA condemns rocket fire - not as threat to 'Palestinian principles' or 'humanitarian ethics' - but to political stability.

EU Delegation Meets Palestinian Unity Gov't Officials in Gaza

Visit by European diplomats to 'send a message of support' for Hamas-Fatah coalition.

Rocket attack

Kassam Rocket From Gaza Explodes Next to Central Highway

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Eshkol Regional Council, no injuries or damage reported despite falling right by highway and community.

PA Police 'Assault' Hamas Members in Ramallah

'Unity' on the rocks as PA security forces beat Hamas protesters, prominent official. Banks closed in Gaza, blocking PA employee wages.

Mofaz: Israel Can't Handle Iran Alone

It's a 'quiet period' in Iran, and the Iranians are using the opportunity to continue to develop its nuclear program.

UN Envoy Meets Ministers of New PA Unity Government

UN's Robert Serry becomes first senior international official to meet with ministers of the new government in Gaza.

Egypt Willing to Give PLO Unity Government Gaza Border

Egyptian official says new Sisi administration supports Hamas-Fatah unity govt., considering giving it Rafa crossing control.

What 'Unity'? Violent Hamas-PA Clashes in Gaza

PA threatens 'consequences' after Hamas 'thugs' close banks in Gaza, following fistfights over salaries from new unity govt.

Hamas Leader's Mother-in-Law in Israel for Medical Treatment

The mother-in-law of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been allowed to enter Israel for medical treatment.

IAF Strikes Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit two terror targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel.