Gaza Region

Arab Journalists Demand that Hamas Stop Censoring Media

A group of journalists in Ramallah have launched a petition to reopen the Gaza bureaus of Ma'an and Al Arabiya.

Hamas Admits Being Behind 'Terror Tunnel'

Hamas's "military wing", the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, admits it masterminded terror tunnel that led from Gaza into an Israeli kibbutz.

US Ambassador Shocked by Terror Tunnel

U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro said that he was “shocked” by the tunnel dug by terrorists from Gaza into a kibbutz in southern Israel.

Another 'Terror Tunnel' from Gaza Destroyed

IDF engineers working to demolish tunnel as Hamas promises "thousands more."

Hamas: Israel Trying to 'Justify the Blockade'

Hamas accuses Israel of "exaggerating things", after IDF soldiers discover a terror tunnel leading into an Israeli community.

Marmara 'Activist' Claims: IDF Commandos Shot from Helicopter

One of the activists from the Mavi Marmara tells a Turkish court that IDF commandos opened fire from a helicopter as they raided the ship.

More than 155,000 Tons of Goods Enter Gaza in September

5,549 trucks carrying 155,312 tons of goods entered Gaza in September, according to figures released by the IDF.

Hamas: We're Avoiding Confrontation With Israel, But...

A spokesman for Hamas says that while the terror group is trying to avoid a confrontation with Israel, it is ready to go.

Hamas Executes a Prisoner Convicted of Murder

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers hang a prisoner who was convicted of murder, the first death penalty for a criminal offence since 2012.

'Rebels' in Gaza: Israel is the Main Enemy

The anti-Hamas rebels aim to renew the struggle against Israel after conducting new elections for parliament.

Egyptian Government Issues Stern Warning to Hamas

Foreign Minister warns of a "harsh response" to any attempts by Gaza's Islamist rulers to threaten Egyptian security.

Mortar Shell Hits Southern Israel, No Casualties

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired a mortar shell that hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel on Sunday night.

Flotilla Group IHH Slams Egypt for Gaza Suffering

IHH, sponsors of the infamous 2010 Gaza flotilla, has a new enemy - Egypt.

Israel to Allow Building Materials into Gaza

In the latest “gesture” to Abbas, Israel will allow limited quantities of building materials for use by the private sector into Gaza.

Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai Terror

Hamas rejects Egyptian army's allegations that it has been cooperating with Sinai terrorists.

Egyptian Paper: Netanyahu Sought to Resettle Gaza Arabs in Sinai

An Egyptian newspaper claimed Sunday that PM Netanyahu sought to make a deal with Hosni Mubarak to resettle Gaza Arabs in Sinai.

Hamas: We Didn't Train Egyptian Islamists

Hamas rejects Egyptian report accusing it of teaching Islamists in Egypt how to plant bombs in cars.

Egypt Tanks Cross Gaza Border Fence

As the Egyptian army steps up its crackdown against Islamic terrorists in the Sinai, two tanks have crossed a fence around the Gaza Strip.

Egyptian Defense in Gaza Takes Cues from Israeli Policies

Egypt's new policies to defend itself from Gaza terrorists arereminiscent of the steps Israel has taken, which Egypt once criticized.

Egypt Demolishes Arab Homes for 'Security Purposes'

Egypt is destroying homes next to the Gaza border in Sinai for "security purposes," to prevent Gaza terrorists from entering Sinai.

Egypt Joins With Israel in Battling Gaza Terrorist 'Fishermen'

The PA complains when the IDF fires at Gaza terrorist "fishermen," but there was nary a peep of protest when Egyptian soldiers did the same.

Report: Abbas Planning to Call Elections, Challenge Hamas

PA Chairman planning to challenge Hamas by holding elections only in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Gaza is a 'rebel region.'

Gaza Residents Protest Israeli-PA Peace Talks

Hundreds of people protested against Israeli-PA peace talks, in marches organized by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups.

Hamas to Egypt: Reopen the Border Crossing

Gaza’s terrorist rulers urge Egypt to reopen the border crossing that was closed after a terror attack on Egyptian security personnel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

An IAF aircraft targeted concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, after terrorists fired rockets onto Israel.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Terrorists from Gaza “thanked” Israel for releasing 26 terrorists by firing two rockets. One rocket exploded within Gaza.

Freed Terrorists Return to Their Homes

The 26 terrorists that Israel freed have arrived in Ramallah and Gaza. Abbas greeted the 11 who arrived in Ramallah.

Hamas: Peace Talks Only Make the 'Occupation' Look Good

Hamas rejects the renewed peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, says they are futile.

Amnesty Warns: Hamas Planning to Execute Two Men

Amnesty International says Hamas plans to execute two prisoners in Gaza this week, one of them for "collaboration with an enemy entity."

Fatah: Hamas Planning to Crack Down on Us

A Fatah MP warns that Hamas is planning a crackdown on Fatah members in Gaza.

Egypt Captures Over 100 Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian military forces have captured over 100 Islamist terrorists in recent days – one third of them from Gaza

Gaza Terrorists Fire Qassam at Southern Israel

Terrorists from Gaza fired a Qassam rocket towards the Eshkol Regional Council. The rocket exploded in an open region.

IDF Approves Turkish Groups' Visits to Gaza

The IDF gave permission to two Turkish groups to visit Gaza. Meanwhile, Egypt has banned Turkey's Prime Minister from Gaza

Fearing Gazan Spring, Hamas Cracks Down on Dissidents

Gazan "Tamarod" group, inspired by success in Egypt, calls for mass demonstration to oust Islamist group.

Report: Egypt Cancels Erdogan's Gaza Visit

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will apparently not be visiting Gaza, after all

Hamas Criticized for Censorship of Media

Factions in the Palestinian Authority were angry with Hamas over its censorship of Al Arabiya and the Ma’an news agency in Gaza.

Hamas Censors News Outlets for Distributing 'False News'

Hamas closes Ma'an and Al Arabiya in Gaza, claims the two distribute "false news regarding the smear campaign against Hamas and Gaza."

Hamas: Egypt Hurting Our Income by Closing Smuggling Tunnels

The Hamas terrorist group is upset with Egypt over its actions to shut down the smuggling tunnels between the Sinai and Gaza.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired two Qassam rockets at southern Israel. The rockets exploded in open areas.

First Time Since 6-Day War: Egypt Helicopter Over Gaza

One Egyptian army officer died and five soldiers were wounded Wednesday in ongoing battles with Islamist terrorists in Sinai

Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fired a rocket attack on southern Israel Thursday afternoon, but no one was injured in the explosion.

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.

Hamas Uncovers Counterfeiting Ring

Hamas police in Gaza uncover a counterfeiting ring that forged some 20 million Israeli shekels.

Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai

Hamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.

PM Warns Israel Has 'Legal, Moral Right' to Defend Its Civilians

PM Netanyahu issued a blunt warning Monday to the International Red Cross, saying Israel will attack any nation that fires at its civilians.

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EU calls on Gaza's Hamas terrorist rulers to stop executing those found guilty of collaborating with Israel.

Amnesty International Calls for Campaign Against Gaza Executions

Amnesty calls on the public to mail Gaza’s Hamas rulers and protest the hanging of two local men.

Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad meets a delegation from Turkey, and complains about the Israeli 'siege' on Gaza.

Israel Keeping a Close Eye on Egypt Govt. Troubles

Millions are expected to take to the streets this weekend to demand the resignation of the administration of Mohammed Morsi

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications

Islamic Jihad and Hamas resume communications, three days after Jihad severed ties with Hamas.

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.

Gaza: Islamic Jihad Cuts Off Ties with Hamas

Islamic Jihad suspends ties with Hamas, says Hamas is responsible for the death of one of the group's members.

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Egyptian court says that Hamas and Hizbullah helped prisoners, including current President Morsi, escape in 2011.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attacked several terror targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rocket attacks.

Seven Rockets Fired Towards Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired seven rockets towards southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepted those aimed at populated areas.

'Arab Idol' Winner Becomes UNRWA Ambassador

Singer Mohammed Assaf of Gaza – winner of the Arab Idol contest – has been named as UNRWA special ambassador.

PA Arab Wins 'Arab Idol' Singing Competition

Mohammed Assaf, a wedding singer from Gaza, became the first PA Arab to win Arab Idol. Abbas appoints him a Goodwill Ambassador.

Hamas Hangs Two 'Collaborators' with Israel

Hamas hangs two men who were convicted ten years of ago of collaborating with "the occupation".

Hamas Bans Co-Ed Schools, Christians Concerned

A new law passed banning co-ed schools in Gaza leaves Christians fearful that their schools are in danger of closure.

Ashton Calls on Israel to End Gaza 'Siege'

EU foreign policy chief calls for a relief of the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza, ignores the ongoing transfer of goods into the region.