Gaza Region

Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway

PA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several targets in Gaza, hours after two rockets hit southern Israel.

Gaza Rocket Hits Southern Israel

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in an open area of the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

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Rocket Strikes Near Ashkelon

Rockets barrage from Gaza continues Monday, as Qassam missile falls near Ashkelon.

British MP: Israel Committing Holocaust in Gaza

Pakistan-born Labor MP Qureshi claims Israel founded because of the Holocaust, accuses Israel of doing the same to Gaza.

Egypt Kills 16 Terrorists Near Gaza

Egyptian army reports airstrike took out 16 in Sinai near Gaza, latest in string of clashes between Islamists and Egyptian army in region.

Rocket from Gaza Strikes Negev

Gazan terrorists fire rocket Saturday evening, no damage or injuries reported.

IDF Gunfire Wounds 5 Gazans Near Border Fence

IDF opens fire after Arabs rioters hurl stones hurled and try to damage the border fence.

Rocket Hits Eshkol Region, No One Hurt

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire a rocket at southern Israel. Rocket explodes in an open area of the Eshkol Regional Council.

Hamas Redeploys Forces Along Border with Israel

Hamas has redeployed its security forces along the border with Israel to prevent rocket fire.

State Department Warns Against Travel to Judea, Samaria and Gaza

The United States encourages Israel to release terrorists, but warns its citizens against traveling to the region due to "violence".

Gantz: We'll Investigate 'Friendly Fire' Incident in Gaza

Chief of Staff promises that the IDF would continue to investigate the incident in which Tal Nahman was killed.

Soldier Killed by Friendly-Fire: Captain Tal Nahman, 21

IDF soldier killed in friendly fire after mistaken for a terrorist revealed to be 21 year-old from Nes Ziona. Family in shock.

IDF Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire in Gaza

IDF officer killed by friendly fire during an operation in northern Gaza. Incident is being investigated.

Israel Offers Turkey $20 Million Over Mavi Marmara Flotilla

Compensation talks advancing over 2010 incident in which flotilla tried to illegally break blockade on terror group Hamas.

Report: Hamas Gives 'Green Light' For More Rocket Attacks

Hamas forces preventing rocket fire on Israel withdrawn from their posts, may give free reign for more attacks on Israel.

Intelligence Min. Says Israel Must Invade Gaza, Destroy Hamas

Yuval Steinitz responds to Friday rocket on Eilat, warns at this rate Israel will have to enter Gaza and replace Hamas with PA.

Ya'alon: 'We Will Hurt Those Who Hurt Us'

Defense Minister vows not to let Hamas attack Jewish Israelis 'just because they are Jews.'

IAF Aircraft Hit Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several terror-related sites in Gaza, hours after a rocket attack targeting the city of Netivot.

'Losing Shalit' Coming to Theaters Near You

Production being completed on first of film trilogy about Shalit kidnapping, Gaza 'film industry in spirit of resistance.'

Netivot Hit By Rocket From Gaza

Rocket hits open space, no injuries or damage reported by police.

Hamas to Egypt: Stop the Lies

Hamas denies any connection to Sinai terrorism, calls on Cairo to stop the "lies."

Video: Jihadists Produce Gaza's First Domestic Missile Launcher

Mujahideen Brigades boasts new anti-tank missile launcher in video, shows growing domestic military industry.

Islamic Jihad Threatens Suicide Bombings, Escalation

Iranian-backed Islamist group promises to target Israeli civilians in revenge for slain operative in Gaza.

IDF Kills Rioter Attempting to Break Through Gaza Border

One other Palestinian Arab rioter injured after security forces open fire in latest clashes.

Watch: Gaza Youth Encouraged to Carry Out Terror Attacks

Suicide terror attacks against the “Zionist enemy” glorified in a televised graduation ceremony for a Hamas youth camp in Gaza.

Abbas In Russia To Sign Energy Deal

Abbas meets Russian PM and president to sign $1 billion natural gas project in Gaza, hails Russian 'friends of Palestine.'

#Blocked: Hamas Complains Over Suspended Twitter Account

English-language Twitter account of Al Qassam Brigades, military wing of Hamas, suspended. Hebrew and Arabic still up.

Ya'alon Praises Terrorist Liquidation, 'We Won't Hesitate'

Defense Minister comments on IAF strike that killed 2 terrorists responsible for rocket attacks, including during Sharon's funeral.

IDF Eliminates Gaza Terrorist

In joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, a Gaza terrorist who was involved in rocket attacks on Israel is eliminated.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Southern Israel

Three rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists hit open regions in the Eshkol Regional Council, causing no injuries or damages.

Ya'alon to Terrorists: No More 'Free Shots' on Southern Israel

With the recent uptick in rocket attacks on Israel, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon has a message for Gaza terrorists: Don't try us.

IAF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza after rocket explodes in the Sha'ar Hanegev area.

IDF Wounds Two Gazans Near Border Fence

IDF soldiers open fire after Arab protesters get too close to the border fence in Gaza and fail to comply with orders to turn back.

Officials: Gaza Ceasefire Is Dead

Defense officials reportedly view Pillar of Cloud ceasefire as moot, as barrage of rockets closes non-reinforced schools in Ashdod.

IDF Spokesman to Hamas: We Won't Hesitate to Up the Ante

"If they step up their terrorist attacks, we will not hesitate to step up our response," warns IDF Spokesman Moti Almoz.

Video: IAF Strikes Blow Up Gaza Terror Sites

IAF footage shows the air strike retaliation Thursday following Gaza's missile barrage.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack on Ashkelon

IAF aircraft hit terror-related sites in Gaza, several hours after a rocket barrage targeted the city of Ashkelon.

Gaza Rocket Barrage Targets Ashkelon

Iron Dome intercepts five rockets fired at the city of Ashkelon. No physical injuries or damages.

Bar Mitzvah: 'I Was a Muslim from Gaza, Now I'm a Jew'

Bar mitzvah for son of Jewish woman tricked into marrying and living with Arab in Gaza, escaped amid escalating abuse.

Israel Complains to UN Over Rocket Fire After Sharon's Funeral

"Since 2005, Gaza has become a terrorist base used by Hamas to shoot rockets," says Israeli envoy Ron Prosor in complaint to UN.

IDF Vehicles 'Entered Gaza'

Palestinian Authority-based news agency says it was a 'limited incursion' for surveillance.

Jailed Terrorist's Wife Has Son With Smuggled Sperm

Case is first of its kind in Gaza, although Judea and Samaria Arab prisoners have smuggled out sperm to have kids in past.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza in Response to Mortar Attack

IAF strikes terrorists preparing to launch rockets at Israeli towns.

Hamas Releases Fatah Prisoners in Reconciliation Gesture

Gaza's Hamas government frees seven imprisoned Fatah members, part of efforts to mend relations between the longtime rivals.

Gaza Terrorist Killed, IDF Denies Drone Strike

Islamic Jihad terrorist killed near security fence with Israel, family claims IAF drone strike while IDF spokeswoman denies involvement.

Gazans Shot While Trying to Destroy Border Fence

IDF soldiers shoot and wounded two Gazans as they were throwing rocks at soldiers and rolling burning tires at the border fence.

Report: Israel to Increase Electricity Supply to Gaza

Senior PA source claims deal being reached with Israel to increase supply to Gaza, source of funding to be decided.

IAF Hits Several Targets in Gaza

IAF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza after a rocket exploded in one of the communities along the security fence.

Gaza Terrorist Shot Dead Trying to Destroy Fence

Terrorists refuse orders to stop destroying security fence, one shot in leg by IDF dies of wounds Friday.

PA, Egyptian Report: Hamas Will be Trouble in 2014

Hamas to expand rocket fire to Judea and Samaria, recruit students for terror attacks abroad.

Hamas PM: No One Can Call Us a Terror Organization

Ismail Haniyeh condemns Egypt's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.

Gaza Terrorists Test Fire Long-Range Rockets

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza test the long-range M-175 rocket, which can reach Tel Aviv.

Hamas Govt. Passes 2014 Budget Amid Plunging GDP

$784 million budget approved; GDP growth plummets from 26% to 3% in 2 years, unemployment rate at 30%.

Gaza Power Plant Returns to Life After Israeli Crossing Reopens

Gaza's power plant returns to life after Israel reopens Kerem Shalom. Israel, as usual, is blamed for the power plant shutting down.

Cabinet to Approve Benefits to Residents of South

Prime Minister Netanyahu to submit a 166 million shekel plan for economic benefits for Sderot and the area adjacent to Gaza.

Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza to Re-open

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday morning.

Powerless Gaza Blames Israel - Again

Lone power plant shuts down only 12 days after being restarted. Israel blamed, although Egypt's siege has cut off fuel smuggling.

Gaza: Second Rocket Fired at Israel in As Many Days

Kassam fired from Gaza, Iron Dome not deployed, no injuries or damage. IAF strikes several Gaza targets in response.

IDF Deploys Iron Dome in Be'er Sheva

The IDF deploys an Iron Dome anti-missile system in Be’er Sheva in the wake of the recent escalation in terror attacks.