Gaza Region

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: No Ceasefire Until They Bow Before Us

A Kuwaiti cleric recently called on Hamas not to agree to a ceasefire until Israel is erased.

Two IDF Officers Killed in Gaza will Be Buried Today

Funeral arrangements are announced for Lieutenant Natan Cohen hy"d, 23, of Modiin, and Dmitri Levitas hy"d, 26, from Jerusalem.

Watch: Berlin Protesters Shout 'Jew, Cowardly Pig'

Protest against Israel’s operation in Gaza in Berlin gets ugly as protesters chant anti-Jewish slogans.

Abbas Threatens to Pursue Israel Over 'Gaza Crimes'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas slams Israel, vows to make an effort to "stop the aggression on Gaza".

Watch: Netanyahu Presents UN Chief with Hamas Rockets

During Ban Ki-moon’s visit to Israel, PM Netanyahu presented him with the rockets and operating methods of Hamas terrorists.

Canada's FM Demands Probe into Rockets at UNRWA Schools

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird says he is "appalled" to hear of rockets being found in UN run schools in Gaza.

PA's UN Envoy Pleads for Action Against Israel

PA envoy Riyad Mansour asks the Security Council to take action against "Israel's atrocities".

Could Artificial Island Solve Gaza Problem?

Minister proposes giving Gaza a port, airport – without compromising on Israel’s security.

Tell me, What do the People Think?

Kerry Pledges $47 Million in Aid for Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State says Gaza operation is "appropriate and legitimate" but adds he is "deeply concerned" about its consequences.

U.S. Issues Travel Warning to Israel and Gaza

Americans warned against traveling to Israel and Gaza, urged to postpone any visits amid the current conflict.

Turkish Businesses Boycotting Israeli Products Because of Gaza

Turkish businesses and local authorities are joining a campaign to boycott products from Israel due to its operation in Gaza.

Bennett: Continue Operation Until There Are No More Tunnels

Economy Minister says that Operation Protective Edge should not be stopped until the terror tunnels are taken care of.

Unconfirmed Report: Ceasefire Coming on Tuesday

Lebanese-based television network says a ceasefire in Gaza is imminent. Report not confirmed in Israel.

7 Rockets Fired Towards Be'er Sheva

Barrage of seven rockets from Gaza hits Be'er Sheva. Ashdod and Eshkol targeted as well.

PM Excoriates Hamas on International News Channels

Netanyahu brands Hamas 'the enemy of the Palestinian people', says terror organization using aid to 'blow up our kindergartens.'

Haniyeh: No Cease-Fire Unless Our Demands Met

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh reiterates that there will be no cease-fire until Israel acquiesces to its demands.

Nazareth Arabs Riot on 'Day of Rage'

Over 3,000 Israeli Arabs marched, threw rocks and bottles, and waved PLO flags as they protested the IDF's battle against Hamas terrorists.

Soccer Fans to Flood Lone Soldier's Funeral

A Haifa soccer club called on its fans to attend the funeral of lone soldier Nissim Sean Carmeli.

Liberman: Boycott Striking Arab Businesses

Foreign Minister calls on Israelis not to buy at Arab stores that closed their doors Monday in protest over IDF activity in Gaza.

Worker Suspended for Pro-Terror Facebook Post

Tzfat: worker reposted a Hamas message calling Zionists 'the enemy of humanity.'

Hamas: Cease-Fire Only If We Get Free Electricity

Hamas said that if Israel wants a cease-fire, it's going to have to pay - in free electricity for Gaza.

IDF Photo Shows Rockets Fired From Hospital

The IDF released further evidence Monday of how Hamas was firing rockets at Israel from homes, playgrounds - even hospitals.

Jordanians Protest Near Israeli Embassy, Call for More Rockets

Demonstrators near the Israeli embassy in Amman chant "Death to Israel" as they call for Hamas to step up rocket attacks.

Kerry to Visit Cairo to Broker Gaza Ceasefire

Secretary of State John Kerry to meet with senior officials from Egypt and other countries about bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza.

MK Regev: We Have No Other Choice

MK Miri Regev sends condolences to the families of the 13 killed soldiers, but stresses that Israel must stop Hamas’s rocket fire.

Security Council to Hold Urgent Meeting on Gaza

United Nations Security Council to hold an emergency meeting that was requested by council member Jordan.

UN Chief: Gaza is 'An Open Wound'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges Israel to "exercise maximum restraint" and spare civilian lives in Gaza.

New Yorkers Protest in Support of Israel

Thousands gather in Manhattan for a spontaneous demonstration in support of Israel.

Bennett: 'Who's Conducting a Disproportionate War?'

In an interview on Sky News, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett gave an interviewer a lesson in what Israelis have been experiencing.

Names of 5 Killed Soldiers Released

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of five of the 13 officers and soldiers who were killed in an attack on an APC in Gaza.

MK Feiglin: End the 'Misplaced Pity' That Endangers Our Soldiers

In order to avoid risking the lives of Gaza Arabs, the IDF has been risking the lives of IDF soldiers, and that has to stop, said MK Feiglin

Gantz: What Other Army Warns Its Enemies That It's Advancing?

DF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said that the army was determined to complete its mission of restoring quiet to southern Israel.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Lau Visits Injured Soldiers

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau on Sunday visited hospitalized IDF soldiers.

Watch: IDF Blows Up Terror Tunnel

An IDF video shows soldiers destroying one of dozens of Hamas tunnels already discovered in Operation Protective Edge.

Thirteen IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza

Seven soldiers killed in an APC, three in a burning building. All the incidents were in Shejaiya, Gaza, where the IDF responded furiously.

Netanyahu: Anti-Tunnel Operation to End 'Fairly Soon'

Prime Minister says it is time 'to end the hostilities and then get into a situation where we have a sustainable ceasefire.'

Haniyeh's Sisters Full Israeli Citizens, in Hiding in Negev

Hamas leader's relatives have full citizenship, fled to safe anonymity of the Israeli desert, report reveals.

IDF Expands Gaza Ground Operation

Ground forces in large numbers join Operation Protective Edge, which is aimed at dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza.

Two More IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza

Cadet Bar Rahav, 21, of Ramat Yishai, and Sergeant Benaya Ruval, 20, of Holon, killed in Gaza Saturday night.

Watch: Hamas Places Civilians in the Line of Fire

IDF releases another video showing how Hamas deliberately puts civilian lives in danger.

UN Chief to Visit Middle East in Peace Push

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will fly to the Middle East on Saturday in an effort to end the latest violence in Gaza.

IDF Hits 260 Terror Targets in Gaza

Since the ground operation in Gaza began, the IDF has attacked 260 terror targets, according to updated statistics.

EU 'Very Concerned' Over Gaza Violence

European leaders condemn Hamas for firing rockets into Israel but also call on Israel to "act proportionately".

Watch: IDF Troops Detect Terror Tunnel

IDF troops from the Givati Brigade have so far discovered 13 terrorist tunnels during their operation in Gaza.

Rockets Hit Eshkol; Third Siren Heard in Tel Aviv

Two rockets from Gaza explodes outside a community in the Eshkol region. Iron Dome intercepts rockets over Tel Aviv.

One Woman Injured in Latest Gaza Rocket Salvo

Hamas terrorists fire a large salvo of rockets, target both southern and central Israel.

UN Chief: Israel 'Should Do More' to Spare Civilians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges Israel to "do far more" to spare civilians as it launches a ground offensive in Gaza.

Ministers Express Support for Ground Operation in Gaza

"Hamas left us no choice," says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Mashaal: Israeli Operation Doomed to Fail

Hamas chief declares that Israel's ground operation in Gaza is destined to fail.

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Egypt blames Hamas for the latest escalation in Gaza, but also denounces Israel's ground operation.

Iron Dome Intercepts 8 Rockets in Latest Attack from Gaza

Hamas responds to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza by firing yet another salvo of rockets.

IDF Spokesman: We're Dealing Hamas a Powerful Blow

IDF spokesman calls on the residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Israeli troops are operating.

Hamas Threatens Israel: You'll Pay for Ground Operation

Hamas says Israel will pay a "high price" for launching a ground assault on Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Egypt's Ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu says ground operation in Gaza was ordered after Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal.

US Warns Israel to be 'More Careful' About Civilian Casualties

State Department urges Israel 'redouble efforts to prevent civilian casualties.' But with Hamas encouraging deaths, what more can be done?

Israel, Hamas Deny BBC Reports on Cease-Fire

Israel on Thursday denied that a cease-fire had been worked out with Hamas, saying that Hamas demands were unrealistic.

Queens Family Moves Up Bar Mitzvah to Show Solidarity

A resident of Queens, NY, decided that now was the time to come to Israel for a family celebration - rockets or no rockets.

Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to Gaza

IIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to Gaza

'Humanitarian Cease-Fire' Holding - for Now

A “humanitarian cease-fire” that went into effect 10 AM seemed to be holding, as Gazans and Israelis left their shelters for awhile