Gaza Region

Deputy Education Minister: Restraint is a Scandal

Deputy Education Minister Avi Wortzman calls for an end to Israel's restraint in the wake of the endless rocket fire from Gaza.

2 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Two members of Islamic Jihad group reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Tzipi Livni Advocates Deterrence Against Hamas

Justice Minister known for pushing peace talks admits that 'there is no hope for peace' with Hamas, calls to 'act forcefully.'

110 Rockets Fired on Israel Since Wednesday

Statistics on escalation in Gaza surface as Israel waits to see action - or a ceasefire.

Netanyahu Calls for Calm, Blasts Arab Leaders Over Riots

Prime Minister emphasizes 'hard line' against lawbreakers, warns Israeli Arabs that citizenship entails following the law.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit 10 Gaza Targets

IAF launches airstrikes on ten targets in Gaza, in retaliation for the endless rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Minister Calls to Cut Aid to Gaza, Target Hamas Leaders

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz blasts Israeli government's 'wrong policies,' urges it to do 'what needs to be done' on Hamas.

Six More Rockets Hit Southern Israel

At least six rockets explode in the Eshkol Regional Council, bringing Friday's total of rockets fired to more than 20.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Barrage

IAF launches airstrikes against three terrorist targets in southern Gaza.

Gaza Rocket Fire Continues Amid Ceasefire Rumors

While Egypt is reportedly working on a ceasefire agreement, Gaza terrorists fire 17 rockets on Israelis.

Report: Egypt Brokering Ceasefire Between Israel, Hamas

Ceasefire 'not ready', Hamas official says, despite telling BBC that it would be ready 'within hours' earlier Friday. Is an assault ahead?

Israel Under Fire

Gaza Rockets Rain On Despite IDF's 48 Hour Ultimatum

Flaunting threats of IDF attack, terrorists in Hamas-enclave continue the escalation Friday morning; Hamas source claims imminent ceasefire.

Intelligence Minister Says Gaza Operation is 'Inevitable'

After IDF 48 hour ultimatum, Steinitz says 'Gaza is growing an army with artillery,' says Israel should choose timing of operation.

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Sderot resident whose home was directly hit by a mortar shell: It remains a dream that the rocket fire will stop.

'We're Not Afraid of Israel's Threats', Declares Hamas

A spokesman for Hamas's "military wing" declares that Hamas knows very well how to respond to an Israeli attack in Gaza.

Soldier Lightly Hurt by Gaza Mortar Shells

Massive mortar and rocket salvo starts fire next to kibbutz, in Sderot industrial area where factory burned down Saturday from rocket fire.

Sderot Residents Protest Against Rocket Barrage

Fed up residents take the streets, demanding that the government 'destroy Hamas' and stop its rain of rockets.

Ministers Demand 'Whatever Needed to Destroy Hamas'

In Sderot Lapid says 'no sane country would tolerate this'; Danon leaves possibility of ground invasion on the table.

IDF Deploys More Troops on Gaza Border amid Airstrike

Over 30 rockets rain on Israel since Wednesday; IDF moves 'HQ, not field level' officers to Gaza in 'defensive' move.

IAF Hits 15 Hamas Targets in Gaza

IAF launches airstrikes against 15 terror sites in Gaza, a response to the latest escalation in rocket attacks.

Parts of Sderot in Darkness After Gaza Rocket Attack

A rocket from Gaza explodes near a home in the city of Sderot, hitting a power line and causing blackouts in parts of the city.

Abbas Asked Egypt to Block an Israeli Gaza Operation

PA source tells Hamas paper that Abbas requested Egypt coordinate with other countries to stop Israeli military action in Gaza.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - This Time in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Veiled Admission? Hamas Says Kidnapping Was 'Failed Activity'

Spokesperson asserts kidnappers 'failed' in their mission, even while not taking responsibility; threatens steps to 'balance' IDF operation.

Gaza Mortar Salvo Fired During Funeral of Teens

Mortar barrage hits Eshkol Regional Council even as three murdered teens laid to rest in Modi'in.

IDF Hits More than 30 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

IDF launches extensive airstrikes on Gaza, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.

One Person Treated for Shock After Gaza Mortar Attack

Gaza terrorists fire two mortar shells at the Eshkol region, one hitting a building.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in the Eshkol region. No physical injuries or damages reported.

Netanyahu Threatens Hamas: Stop The Rockets 'Or We Will'

Netanyahu says Israel 'will not allow continuation of rocket fire,' after morning of rocket attacks against southern communities.

Hamas Asks Turkey to Stop 'Israeli Aggression'

Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.

Israel Says Hamas Launched Latest Rocket Barrage

Israel accuses Hamas of firing 15 rockets, reportedly first time since 2012 Operation Pillar of Defense; Hamas makes threats.

Gaza Terrorists Launch Fifteen-Rocket Barrage

At least fifteen missiles pepper region around Gaza in continuing escalation; 'Israel's deterrence has dissipated.'

Gaza Terrorists Fire 2 Rockets at Southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza explode in open regions in Eshkol, the latest in an ongoing onslaught of rockets.

Netanyahu: Israel Ready to 'Expand' Gaza Operations

Prime Minister tells cabinet meeting strikes on terrorists in Gaza will be escalated if need be; comes after spike in rocket attacks.

UN: Klos C Weapons Weren't Destined for Gaza

A UN report says that the weapons on Klos C ship seized by Israel earlier this year was headed for Sudan, not Gaza.

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.