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Chief Rabbi Lau Visits Sderot Amid Rockets

Undeterred by the rocket barrage, Rabbi Lau expresses support for residents and soldiers, sends wishes of joy for Purim.

Frustration at Peace Talks Grows as Rockets Continue

Attorney Yoram Sheftel speaks on the presumption of continuing talks, if they do nothing to stop Hamas terror.

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Another Rocket From Gaza Further Breaks 'Truce'

Rockets continue Friday morning after Islamic Jihad claims Egyptian-brokered truce Thursday afternoon.

Egypt Ignores Hamas, Talks with Islamic Jihad

Hamas fumes upon discovering that Egypt contacted the Islamic Jihad directly to broker a ceasefire with Israel.

IAF Hits Seven Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit seven terror targets in Gaza after rocket attacks continue despite "ceasefire."

Eight More Rockets Hit Israel's South

Rocket barrage continues Thursday night despite Islamic Jihad claims of 'ceasefire.'

Gaza Professors Say Hamas Wants Attention, Not War

Islamic Jihad rocket barrage had Hamas backing, say local professors, possible move against isolation from Egypt.

Two Rockets Hit South of Ashkelon; No One Hurt

Israel denies Islamic Jihad claims of Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. More terror rockets fired at southern Israel, after IAF strikes.

Islamic Jihad Warns Israelis in Hebrew: 'Get Out of Our Country'

Iranian-backed terrorist group releases video promising to 'kill or capture' Israeli soldiers if IDF invades Gaza in response to rockets.

UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire, Urges 'Restraint'

UN Secretary-General condemns the rocket attacks from Gaza, then urges all sides "to exercise maximum restraint."

Abbas Blames Israel for Gaza Escalation

PA Chairman says the Israeli military caused an "escalation" in Gaza, ignores rocket attacks on south.

Netanyahu: Do Whatever's Necessary to Restore Calm

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs the defense establishment to do whatever necessary to restore the quiet to Israel’s south.

MK Muallem: Leave Gaza in the Dark in Response to Rocket Attacks

MK Shuli Muallem (Jewish Home): For every rocket fired towards Israel, Gaza should receive an hour of darkness.

As IDF Response Begins, Sderot Residents Tense But Resilient

Following rocket barrage by Gaza-based terrorists, residents of embattled southern Israeli town keep a stiff upper lip.

Islamic Jihad: Attack Us and We'll Up the Ante

Islamic Jihad threatens to fire long-range rockets at Israel if the IDF strikes in Gaza.

US Condemns 'Reprehensible' Rocket Attacks

State Department spokewoman Jen Psaki joins British PM David Cameron's condemnation of Islamic Jihad onslaught on southern Israel.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza After Missile Onslaught

In lightning-fast operation, Israel strikes 29 different Islamic Jihad and Hamas targets; no casualties reported yet.

David Cameron Slams 'Barbaric' Rocket Fire

British Prime Minister 'condemns completely' barrage of rockets from Gaza; calls for peace deal and 'two state solution'.

Video Shows How Terrorists Fired From Civilian Areas

Clip shows how Islamic Jihad terrorists fired over 60 rockets at Israeli civilians, whilst using Gazan civilians as human shields.

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IDF Tanks Strike Gaza After 60 Rockets Hit Israel

IDF forces have eliminated two 'terror targets' so far, latest reports claim.

Israel Under Fire

Foreign Minister Says Israel Needs to 'Retake Gaza'

In response to rocket onslaught on southern Israel, Avigdor Liberman says Israel must retake the Islamist-held Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu Vows Israel to Move 'Forcefully' Against Rocket Fire

Prime Minister links rocket fire with IAF counterterrorism efforts Tuesday, vows to eliminate rocket fire from Gaza.

Southern Israel Under Attack

Gaza Terrorists Shower at Least 60 Rockets on Southern Israel

Islamic Jihad fires dozens of rockets at Israeli civilians, in largest such attack since 2012.

Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

Kassam rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council.

Report: Hamas, Iran Strengthen Ties After Weapons Ship Raid

Gaza, Islamic Republic 'taking special measures' to unite after Klos C raid, says Hamas official.

'There Are Thousands of Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Gaza'

"If Israel violates the truce, we fire our rockets," warns the head of a Gaza-based jihadist group.

Watch: Soldiers Sing Shabbat Songs En-Route to Iran Weapons Ship

Having set sail to intercept Gaza-bound weapons shipment Saturday, Israeli Navy soldiers still managed to celebrate Shabbat at sea.

Hamas 'Work Accident' Kills Terrorist, Injures Nine Others

Blast during bomb-making training session kills local Hamas commander, according to sources.

Zarif: Claims that We Sent Missiles to Gaza Are a Lie

Iran’s foreign minister says Israel's claims that Iran tried to ship weapons to Hamas are "delusional thinking."

Egypt Deports Women Activists who Tried to Enter Gaza

Egypt deports dozens of women activists who flew in to Cairo in a bid to reach neighboring Gaza.

Egypt Blocks 100 Female Activists On Way to Gaza

European and American activists detained in Egypt crackdown; had planned to spend International Women's Day under Hamas.

Iran, Hamas Deny Connection to Weapons Ship

Claims of seizing a shipment of weapons meant for Gaza a "Zionist fabrication", charges Hamas.

'Raid on Weapons Ship a Great Achievement for Intelligence'

Amos Yadlin, former military intelligence chief, praises IDF for its success in intercepting the shipment of Iranian weapons to Gaza.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Sderot

Rocket fired at the southern Israeli city of Sderot explodes in an open field, causing no physical injuries or damages.

Footage Released from IDF Raid on Iranian Weapons Ship

Short clip shows IDF surveillance of the raid on Klos C; watch the ship as it gets surrounded.

US and Israel Worked Together to Track, Raid Iranian Weapon Ship

White House reveals its role in the raid, follows Israel's lead in calling on the international community to condemn Iran.

Iranian Ship Stocked with Heavy Warheads

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon notes missiles 'threaten millions of Israelis,' had 175 kilogram warheads.

Peres Calls Iran's Bluff, Asks International Community to Follow

After weapons ship raid, President Shimon Peres stresses Iran, Hamas violating international law.

PM Says Intercepted Weapons Shipment Shows Iran's True Face

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns international community that weapons ship seized by IDF commandos just the tip of the iceberg.

IAF Strikes Gaza After Rocket Attack

Palestinian Arab media sources claim one person killed during the airstrike.

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Rocket Strikes Near Ashkelon; None Hurt

Eighth rocket from Gaza this month causes no casualties or damage.

IAF Hits Rocket Launcher in Gaza

IAF aircraft hits a rocket launcher in northern Gaza, prevents a planned attack on southern Israel.

'Disengagement' Planner Reveals PR Campaign

Eyal Arad speaks at Ariel University conference, warns lesson that Israeli public flocks behind strong leader must be learned.

Electric Company Head: I'd Cut Off the Power to Gaza

IEC director Yiftah Ron-Tal calls on the state of Israel to help his company collect the PA's electrical debt.

Hamas Thinks It Found Offshore Gas Field

MP in Hamas government claims gas field found off Gaza coast, deputy prime minister not so sure.

Israel Guilty of 'Apartheid', Says Falk in Final Report

In his final report to the UN, “human rights expert” Richard Falk accuses Israel of a "systematic oppression of the Palestinian people".

16 Gazans Wounded in Weekly Provocation

16 Arabs wounded by IDF gunfire in two incidents near the border fence in Gaza, where Friday clashes have become common.

Israeli Hospital Saves Lives of Two Pregnant Women from Gaza

Israel continues to overlook politics to save the lives of Palestinian Arabs.

Sabbath Calm Disturbed by Rocket Attacks

Terrorists fire rocket at Eshkol region, just one hour after an attack on the Hof Ashkelon region.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Open Area Near Ashkelon

Terrorists fire a rocket at southern Israel, which hits an open area in the Hof Ashkelon Region.

17 Arabs Wounded in Latest Gaza Provocation

Palestinian Arabs throw rocks at IDF soldiers near the border fence in northern Gaza.

PA and Hamas Guilty of Rampant Human Rights Abuses

New report from Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza reveals systemic abuses and oppression by PA and Hamas governments.

Hamas to UN: Your Textbooks Are 'Too Peaceful'

In its latest spat with UNRWA, Hamas blasts UN agency for using books that focus too heavily on "peaceful" conflict resolution.

Newest 'Pallywood' Production: How Shalit Got Kidnapped

A Gaza movie producer has begun shooting a film that purports to be a dramatization of the kidnapping of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Gaza Fence Clash - Terrorist Shot Dead

IDF shoots terrorist leading group attempting to tamper with security fence, second terrorist reportedly wounded.

Israel, PA Reach Compromise Over 'State of Palestine' Papers

Gazans to be allowed into Israel for medical treatment if "State of Palestine" is blurred from their entry papers.

You Were Wrong About Gaza, Edelstein Tells Schulz

Knesset Speaker explains to the president of the European Parliament that he had been mistaken in the "facts" he presented.

Gazans Refused Entry to Israel over 'State of Palestine' Papers

Defense Ministry confirms patients were turned away for incorrectly-marked papers, but says urgent cases allowed through.

Hamas Upset with Textbooks that Recognize 'Zionists'

Hamas takes issue with new books used by UNRWA that convince students "to accept the Zionist enemies."

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.