Gaza Region

Clumsy Gaza Terrorist Has Fatal 'Work Accident'

A terrorist of Islamic Jihad, which is set to join PLO leadership, accidentally detonates explosives he was working on.

Rocket Strikes Southern Israel, Shots Fired at IDF Troops

Rocket hits Shaar Hanegev area in first such attack since the beginning of the month.

Gazan Christians Receive Permits to See Pope in Judea-Samaria

Several hundred Christian pilgrims from Gaza's tiny Christian community to leave Islamist enclave for Pope Francis's visit.

Israeli Supreme Court Hears Rachel Corrie Appeal

Corrie's parents accuse the court of 'ignoring the lack of a credible investigation' in 2012 ruling.

Gaza Terrorists Target IDF with Mortars, Bomb

Three mortars fired and bomb detonated against IDF forces near security fence, damage but no injuries reported. Troops respond with fire.

Trains May be Exposed to Gaza Rockets, Video Shows

Video by Gaza terrorists appears to suggest that trains travelling in southern Israel are exposed to rocket fire.

Hamas Claims Two Wounded in Clashes with IDF

Israeli army confirms troops fired at a man approaching the security fence with Gaza, but not aware of other incident.

Hamas Forces Leave Abbas's Gaza Home

Gaza security forces leave PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's house in Gaza City, as unity pact continues to be implemented.

Fatah Official in Gaza to Form Unity Government

Senior official of Abbas's faction meets with Hamas leaders, even as both sides claim exclusive rule of proposed reconciliation government.

Amnesty Investigator Admits: Palestinian 'Witnesses' Often Lie

Article by Amnesty field researcher seemingly backs Israeli concerns that NGOs simply swallow Palestinian narrative.

Hamas Kills Palestinian Arabs for 'Collaborating' with Israel

Hamas executes 'collaborators.' Will this become the norm in a unity government?

Hamas Releases Fatah Prisoners from Gaza Prisons

Hamas-run Gaza government releases six prisoners affiliated with Fatah movement, part of the unity pact between the sides.

PA Police to Merge with Hamas Police in Gaza?

Hamas leaders intend to incorporate PA police into its own forces, representatives say, after meeting in Qatar.

Terrorists Open Fire at Soldiers Near Gaza

Gaza terrorists open fire towards IDF soldiers near Kissufim. No one hurt.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Kassam At Southern Israel

Kassam rocket explodes in Eshkol Regional Council bordering Gaza, no injuries or damage. 'Color red' siren did not sound.

'Gaza's Ark' Protest Ship Sunk by Mysterious Explosion

'Protest' boat meant to breach Israeli naval blockade of Gaza partially sunk by blast, organizers accuse Israel of 'sabotage.'

HRW Accuses Israel of 'Shooting Palestinians'

Human Rights Watch says Israel is shooting Arabs along the border with Gaza, ignores Gazans' provocations.

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'Israel Should Divide the PA into Emirates'

Renowned expert slams 'lamentation orgy' over Hamas-Fatah deal, states that pact could be used in Israel's favor to disarm Hamas.

Gaza Explosive Targets IDF

Bomb detonated on security fence in northern Gaza, no injuries or damage reported.

Air Force Strikes Gaza as Hamas, Fatah Sign Unity Deal

Several injured in IAF airstrike against rocket launcher terrorist cell.

Hamas 'Policemen' Train to Attack IDF Positions

Public drill sees Gazan police looking more like a military attack force, illustrates motivation to abduct IDF soldiers.

Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Keep Gaza Calm - Or Else

Moshe Ya'alon warns Hamas that the IDF will continue to fight terror.

Officials: Hamas Seeks to 'Calm Situation'

Hamas has sent 'calming' messages to Israel after Monday's rocket fire, IDF officials said.

Galloway: Gaza is Like the Warsaw Ghetto

Anti-Israel British MP compares Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto and its residents to the Jews who led the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Mortar Shell at Southern Israel

Mortar shell fired from Gaza explodes in the Eshkol Regional Council. No one hurt.

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Second Attack on Southern Israel in 24 Hours

Mortar shell lands in Sha'ar HaNegev, sounds alarm; no injuries or damage reported.

Gaza Terrorists Open Fire on IDF Forces

Terrorists shoot at soldiers near Israeli community of Kissufim by security fence; no injuries.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit five terror targets in Gaza, in retaliation for recent rocket attacks.

Another Rocket Fired At Ashkelon

Daily trickle of rockets from terror-enclave Gaza continues on Saturday. Rocket lands in open field, causes no damage.

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Rocket Hits Near Ashkelon, None Hurt

Sirens sound on Ashkelon coast, less than 24 hours after multiple rockets fired into Israel.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits five targets in Gaza after terrorists fire several rockets towards the Sderot area.

Salvo of Kassams From Gaza Hit Near Sderot

At least three rockets hit open fields near Sderot after Code Red siren sounds, no damage reported.

Gaza Snipers Target IDF Civilian Workers

Shots fired at workers near security fence, damage caused but none injured. Worker shot to death just last December.

Gaza: New Hamas Law Mandates Lashes, Amputations

Hamas replaces 80-year-old law with Sharia system. Rivals slam law for 'widening split,' threatening 'multicultural Palestinian society.'

Two Terror Suspects Nabbed Crossing Gaza Fence

Two local Arabs caught by IDF after they breached security fence; they are now under investigation.

Soldiers Dismissed in Gaza 'Friendly Fire' Shooting

IDF investigation into death of Captain Tal Nahman finds failures in the planning and execution of the operation along the Gaza border.

After 50 Days, Egypt Set to Reopen Gaza Crossing

Hamas minister announces Egypt ready to end 'blockade' of Rafah.

U.S. Officials: Iranian Weapons Might Have Been Meant for Sinai

Some U.S. intelligence analysts say that the Iranian rocket shipment seized by Israel may have been destined for the Sinai.

Coming Soon to Gaza: Lashes in Criminal Code

Hamas taking another step towards the full implementation of Sharia law in Gaza, will introduce lashes for certain offenses.

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IDF Discovers Two Bombs On Gaza Border

IDF forces discover and neutralize explosives planted on security fence of Hamas-enclave Gaza.

UN Blames Israel for Problems in Judea, Samaria and Gaza

UN's Human Rights High Commissioner says that "settlements" and "attacks by settlers" are a "major source" of trouble in the region.

Hamas Admits Helping the 'Resistance' in Gaza

Hamas's interior minister reveals that the Gaza government supports the other terrorist organizations operating in the region.

Mass Demonstration in Gaza Honoring Hamas Founder

Families flood Gaza City rally in honor of terrorist responsible for the deaths of 377 Israelis.

Hamas Threatens Israel Over Calls to Retake Gaza

Ismail Haniyeh tells rally Israel 'to pay high price' over further actions to defend itself.

Gaza Border Clashes Resume; Two Wounded

IDF shoots two Palestinian Arabs who attempt to infiltrate Israel.

IDF Official: We Will Destroy All the Tunnels

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says Hamas has more terror tunnels and vows that the IDF will destroy them all.

UN's Falk Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing

Richard Falk, the UN’s “human rights expert”, accuses Israel of a campaign of ethnic cleansing and apartheid policies against Arabs.

'Advanced' Hamas Terror Tunnel Was New, IDF Officials Insist

Despite Hamas claims, newly found terror tunnel contains vital equipment, has allegedly been used recently.

U.S., Britain Call to Investigate Iranian Weapons Ship

The United States and Britain called for a UN investigation of Israel's interception of the Klos C weapons ship.

IDF: We Found a Terror Tunnel; Hamas: It's an Old One

IDF says it uncovered and blew up a terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel. Hamas: The tunnel is old.

IDF Chief of Staff Calls to Retake Gaza, Take on Iran

General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.

Hamas Slams Egypt's Siege of Gaza

Hamas sharply criticizes Egypt's closure of the Rafiah border crossing, says restrictions on Gaza are a "crime against humanity."

Elkin: Learn From Mistake of the Disengagement

Referring to the disengagement, Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin said that Israel had given up security “in exchange for nothing.”

Gaza's Power Plant Resumes Operations

Gaza’s lone power plant resumes operations, after the PA left it off for one more day due to disagreements with Hamas.

PA Leaves Gaza in the Dark Another Day

Only a fifth of needed fuel transferred by PA, as tensions between Hamas and PA extend the power outage in Gaza.

Gazan Sick Protest Egyptian Siege

Hamas-organized protest belies blaming of Israel, demands passage for medical treatment through Egypt's closed Rafah Crossing.

Hamas and Fatah Face Off In Gaza

13 Abbas supporters arrested in Gaza as demonstration violently dispersed by Hamas; highlights rivalry which caused blackout.

We Don't Want an Escalation, Claims Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad leader claims his group is still committed to 2012 ceasefire, but will fight Israel if necessary.

Kerem Shalom Crossing to Gaza to Re-open

Defense Minister Ya'alon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday.

Days After Rocket Barrage Gaza Left Powerless

Lone Gaza power plant shuts down Saturday lacking fuel. Israel cites Hamas fight with PA over fuel taxes as culprit.