Gaza Region

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.

Hamas Sentences 'Collaborator' to Death by Hanging

A PA Arab found guilty of "collaborating" with Israel has been sentenced to death by a military court in Gaza.

Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Ashkelon

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire three rockets at southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

Report: Hamas Leaders to Meet Turkish PM in Ankara

Senior leaders of the Islamist Hamas terror organization will meet on Tuesday in Ankara with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Gaza Terror 'Summer Camps' Back for Another 'Successful' Season

Terror groups in Gaza will run summer camps for children and youth, further indoctrinating them with hatred of Israel and Jews.

Gaza May Bring Back Public Hangings

Gaza plans public executions. Leaders remain unsure if their weapons are a threat to Israel, or an Israeli plot.

Freed Hunger Striker Proudly Announces Return to Terrorism

Ayman Sharawna, a terrorist freed after an eight-month hunger strike, has publicly announced that he has rejoined Hamas.

State Compensates PA Arab Victims of Hamas Rocket Attack

The State of Israel compensated two families of PA Arabs who were killed by a Qassam rocket fired by Gazan Hamas terrorists.

Two Arab Fisherman Detained Off Gaza Coast

Two Arab fisherman "outside authorized fishing zone" detained off Gaza coast.

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Egyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.

Hamas Court Orders 'Collaborator' Death Penalty

A military court in Gaza has sentenced a local resident to death for collaborating with Israel and another to life with hard labor.

Israeli Source: Amnesty's 'Balanced' Report 'Ridiculous'

In a report released Thursday, international human rights group accused both Israel and Hamas of committing “war crimes”

Israel Extends Gaza Fishing Zone After Rocket-Provoked Reduction

Israel has restored fishing zone off coast of Gaza to six nautical miles, after reducing it to three in March following rocket attacks.

Hamas Claims Success in Campaign to Target Collaborators

The Hamas government in Gaza says that a recent campaign to target collaborators with Israel was a success.

Saudi Aid Convoy Enters 'Besieged' Gaza

Despite claims by Hamas that Israel is keeping Gaza under “siege”, a convoy carrying medical aid from Saudi Arabia arrives from Egypt.

PA Warns Against Qaradawi's 'Fake Palestinian Passport'

The PA urges world countries to take legal action to seize the passport given by Hamas to radical cleric Yousef al-Qaradawi.

Radical Muslim Cleric in Gaza: 'Palestine' Was Never Jewish

Israel has no right to exist, says Yusuf al-Qaradawi during a visit to Gaza.

Radical Egyptian Cleric Visits Gaza

Radical Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who in the past called for suicide bombings in Israel, began a three-day visit to Gaza.

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.

Hamas, Egypt Maintaining Gaza Quiet

Despite occasional attacks, signs point to Hamas interest in maintaining quiet in Gaza, analyst says.

Hamas Continues to Crackdown on Salafists

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have arrested several radical Salafists for "security and criminal rulers".

PM: If Action is Needed Against Gaza, We'll Take It

Israel is keeping a close eye on the situation in southern Israel, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Monday

Gaza Terrorists Fire Mortar on Southern Israel

Terrorists in Gaza sent a mortar shell crashing into an open area in southern Israel on Monday.

Gaza Salafists Protest the Arrests of their Relatives

Dozens of Gazans rally in central Gaza, demanding Hamas release their detained Salafist relatives.

Terrorists Fire Qassam Rocket at Southern Israel

Rocket fired by terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza explodes in Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a terror facility and a weapons storage site in southern Gaza.