Gaza Region

Canadian FM Calls to Demilitarize Palestinian Authority, Gaza

John Baird calls on Abbas to take up the responsibility he claimed in forming unity government, control Gaza and return teens.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits several terrorist-related sites in Gaza, hours after rocket attacks target southern Israel.

Iron Dome Shoots Down Gaza Rocket

Rocket neutralized on its way to the coastal city of Ashkelon, just after Hamas threatens 'fires of hell.'

Rocket From Gaza Hits Northwest Negev

Missile lands in Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council after 'color red' siren sounded; no injuries or damage.

Five Hamas Terrorists Killed in Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Hamas admits deaths in terror tunnel blast near security fence, same day as apparently unrelated blast in Gaza City home.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack

IAF hits several terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket damaged a building in southern Israel.

Gaza Rockets Cause Damage to Building

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards the Shaar HaNegev region, damaging a building but causing no physical injuries.

Dissatisfaction, Fear Grow in Gaza as IDF Crackdown Continues

Gazans fearing IDF invasion stockpile supplies as Hamas members grumble over wages. Could an uprising await?

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Anticipating Gaza Flare-Up, Iron Dome Deployed in Coastal Region

IDF prepares for Gaza escalation; confirms kidnapping conducted by Hamas terrorists in Judea and Samaria without orders from Gaza.

Fatah Asks Egypt to End Siege of Gaza

Fatah delegation in Cairo to ask for Rafah Crossing opening, as Hamas terrorists feared trying to bring kidnapped teens to Gaza.

Hamas and Fatah Threaten Israel With 'Force'

Terrorist organizations in Gaza condemn IDF operation to free kidnapped teens, say 'racist occupier only understands force.'

Report: Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossing

Despite fear that three kidnapped youths will be moved to Hamas-enclave Gaza, PA says Israel promised to open Kerem Shalom Crossing.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

Israeli Air Force targets several terrorist-related sites in Gaza after terrorists fire a rocket towards Ashkelon.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Attack on Ashkelon

IAF targets several sites in Gaza, hours after Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired toward Ashkelon.

IAF Attacks Gaza Targets Following Rocket Fire

IAF launches airstrikes on several terror targets in Gaza, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at southern Israel.

Ya'alon Orders Closure on Hevron

Following kidnapping of three students, Defense Minister orders closure on the Hevron area, border crossings to Gaza be closed.

Gaza: Palestinians Celebrate Kidnapping by Handing out Candy

Gazan Arabs take to the street to celebrate abduction of Israeli teens; Twitter campaign goes viral.

Rockets Fired into Israel from Gaza; None Hurt

IAF strikes back after four rockets hit Israel on Saturday; unclear whether attack linked to missing yeshiva boys.

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees

After angry brawls over pay in Gaza threaten PA unity government, Gulf State steps in to save the day - for now.

Hamdallah Admits Unity Government is Powerless

In interview, new unity govt. PM acknowledges no control in Gaza, complains about ministers, has no plans to integrate military.

Gaza Unity Minister Was Hamas Education Minister

US has claimed PLO unity gov't doesn't include Hamas; one minister sworn in via video feed was minister in Hamas government.

Ya'alon: We Will Respond to Every Single Attack

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon praised IDF troops for eliminating a terrorist involved in Kassam rocket attacks on southern Israel.

U.S.: There's Not Much Abbas Can Do About Rocket Attacks

State Department condemns rocket fire from Gaza, but says Abbas cannot do much to stop the attacks despite pact with Hamas.

Netanyahu: We Kill Those Who Want to Kill Us

"Our policy is clear - kill those who rise up to kill us," says PM Netanyahu after the IDF eliminates a Gaza terrorist.

IDF Eliminates Gazan 'Cop Terrorist'

Israeli Air Force carries out an airstrike in Gaza, killing a terrorist who also served as an officer on Hamas's police force.

Rocket Fire 'Hurts Unity Pact,' Abbas Laments

PA condemns rocket fire - not as threat to 'Palestinian principles' or 'humanitarian ethics' - but to political stability.

EU Delegation Meets Palestinian Unity Gov't Officials in Gaza

Visit by European diplomats to 'send a message of support' for Hamas-Fatah coalition.

Rocket attack

Kassam Rocket From Gaza Explodes Next to Central Highway

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Eshkol Regional Council, no injuries or damage reported despite falling right by highway and community.

PA Police 'Assault' Hamas Members in Ramallah

'Unity' on the rocks as PA security forces beat Hamas protesters, prominent official. Banks closed in Gaza, blocking PA employee wages.

Mofaz: Israel Can't Handle Iran Alone

It's a 'quiet period' in Iran, and the Iranians are using the opportunity to continue to develop its nuclear program.

UN Envoy Meets Ministers of New PA Unity Government

UN's Robert Serry becomes first senior international official to meet with ministers of the new government in Gaza.

Egypt Willing to Give PLO Unity Government Gaza Border

Egyptian official says new Sisi administration supports Hamas-Fatah unity govt., considering giving it Rafa crossing control.

What 'Unity'? Violent Hamas-PA Clashes in Gaza

PA threatens 'consequences' after Hamas 'thugs' close banks in Gaza, following fistfights over salaries from new unity govt.

Hamas Leader's Mother-in-Law in Israel for Medical Treatment

The mother-in-law of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been allowed to enter Israel for medical treatment.

IAF Strikes Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit two terror targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel.

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.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

'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.