Gaza Region

Oil Talks: US Goes Soft on Qatari Emir’s Visit to Gaza

Oil talks louder than money: The US departs from a policy of damning visits to Gaza, says the Qatari emir was on a “humanitarian mission.”

Southern Israel Cancels School Under Rocket Fire

Thousands of Israeli children were ordered to stay home from school on Wednesday to keep them safe from Gaza rocket fire.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Three Times in One Night

IAF aircraft hit Gaza-based terror squads three times in one night, following continuous rocket fire.

Remaining Estelle Activists to be Expelled

Israel set to expel the last of 17 foreign activists arrested when their ship was intercepted during an attempt to reach Gaza.

IDF Strikes Gaza Terror Squad

IAF aircraft hit a Gaza-based terror squad as it prepares 7to launch rockets at southern Israel.

Turkey Flatly Rejects Israeli Peace Overtures

The Turkish Foreign Ministry rebuffed an Israeli peace proposal saying there is “no change” in Turkey’s stance toward the Jewish state.

‘Gaza Roulette’ Blows Up, Bibi Vows ‘Hard’ Response

Netanyahu promises a “hard response” after one of daily terrorist attacks from Gaza “succeeded” as Qatar leader visits Hamas HQ.

Abbas Pens Letter to Gazans: Pre-67 Land Also 'Occupied'

PA President Mahmoud Abbas spoke about Israel's claim to land obtained before 1967 and touched on the PA's UN bid for statehood.

Israeli Flotilla Activists Freed from Custody

Three Israelis who participated in an illegal flotilla attempt to breach the maritime blockade of Gaza have been placed under house arrest.

IDF Escorts Medical Equipment to Gaza

The IDF escorts safe passage for foreign aid to Hamas-controlled Gaza, days after it stopped a ship trying to break the maritime blockade.

Virulent Israel Critic Noam Chomsky Makes First Visit to Gaza

Jewish-American linguist and left-wing political activist Noam Chomsky made his first trip to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Thursday.

No Humanitarian Aid on Estelle Ship, Says IDF

The IDF has confirmed that there was no humanitarian aid on the Estelle, the boat which sought to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza.

IDF Boards Gaza-Bound MV Estelle

Attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza ends without violence, ship escorted to Ashdod.

Yaalon: Disengagement from Gaza Not Really Complete

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon: If there's a disengagement, let Gazans get their own water and electricity.

Qatari Fuel to Enter Gaza Through Israel

Israel allow will fuel donated by Qatar to be pumped into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, says PA official.

One Year Later: Hamas Airs Film Detailing Shalit's Kidnapping

Hamas marks the one year anniversary of 1,027 freed terrorists by airing film depicting Shalit's capture

Life Returns to 'Normal' 1 Year Post-Shalit Swap Deal

One year after more than a thousand imprisoned PA terrorists were swapped for a single IDF soldier, Arabs say life has returned to “normal.”

IAF Targets Gaza Terror Center in Latest Retaliation

IAF aircraft strike a terror activity center in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue the constant rocket fire on Israel.

Details Released About Gaza Blockade Measures

Among measures taken by the blockade, the amount of calories were calculated by the IDF to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Rocket Attacks This Year on Israel at Rate of Two Every Day

Gaza terrorists continued to target Israelis Wednesday with the 506th missile or mortar shell this year - a rate of almost two a day.

iPhone 5 Frenzy in Gaza Despite So-Called 'Harsh Blockade'

Apple’s pricey new iPhone 5 is selling like hotcakes in Gaza despite inflated prices and Israel's so-called "harsh blockade."

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Barrage on Sderot

IAF aircraft strike a terror activity center in northern Gaza, several hours after terrorists fire on Sderot.

Gaza Rocket Barrage Targets Sderot

Rocket fired by terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza explodes in a kindergarten. No injuries reported.

Fatah Uncovers Hamas Archive

The preventive security force uncovered “a stash of documents, computers, CDs and ammunition belonging to the Al-Qassam Brigades..."

Gaza Arab Terrorists Debut Weaponry, Fire Qassams

As rockets and mortar fall in the south, Gaza Arab terrorists debut new weaponry at Israeli aircraft.

‘Gaza Terrorists Fired Missile at Israeli Aircraft’ Last Week

Terrorists in Gaza last week fired a missile smuggled from Libya at an Israeli aircraft but missed it, a newspaper reported.

'It's Not Over Till It's Over', Says IDF Commander

Major General Tal Russo, commander of IDF Southern Command, predicts the latest escalation is far from over.

PA Calls For Intl Protection For Finnish Flotilla

PA Calls for international protection for Finnish flotilla, setting sail for Gaza from Italy.

Popular Resistance Committees Threatens Israel After Air Strike

Popular Resistance Committees vows to retaliate against Israel after two of its terrorists are killed in an IAF air strike.

Israel Warns Finland Over Latest Flotilla Ship

Israel warns Finland that it will stop a boat with activists on board by force if it tries to break the blockade on Gaza.

Israeli Air Strike Killed Key Gaza Salafist

The Israeli air strike on Gaza killed a key Salafist leader and a fellow activist. The two were members of the Mujahedeen Shura Council.

Grad Missile Hits Netivot Home

Two Grad missiles fired by Gaza terrorists disrupt the calm of the Sabbath in Netivot. One woman treated for shock.

IAF Strikes Terror Center in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a center of terrorist activity in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue to fire rockets into southern Israel.

The End of the PA?

A joint lecture at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy concludes the PA is troubled and Hamas in Gaza is as strong as ever.

Gaza Salafists Fire Rockets into Israel

Rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel.

Report: Egypt Orders Gaza Terrorist Ceasefire with Israel

Arab media reports that Egypt has ordered local Gaza terrorist groups to end their hostilities with Israel.

IAF Hits Terror Tunnel in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terror tunnel in northern Gaza, after repeated rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Terrorist Rockets Strike Southern Israel Again

The latest intensive round of rocket attacks by Gaza Arab terrorists on southern Israel continued Tuesday night

Gazans Hold Mock Soccer Game to Protest Shalit Gift

In an act of protest against Gilad Shalit’s invitation to attend a Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, Gazans hold a “protest game”.

IAF Air Strike Targets Two Gaza Terrorists

An Israeli air strike in Gaza targets two Global Jihad terrorists, says the IDF.

Latest Flotilla Ship Sails for Gaza from Naples

A Swedish ship with activists from several countries sails from Naples in the latest bid to break Israel's blockade on Gaza.

Morsi in Turkey, Calls for Support for Syria and 'Palestine'

In an address in Turkey, Egypt's president urges support "the nations that are aspiring to freedom and independence."

Gaza Mom Chooses Israeli Hospital to Save Baby

After losing 3 babies to rare birth defects at Egyptian hospitals, a Gaza mother followed doctors' advice and took her fourth to Israel.

Hamas Tales and Fables of the Dead Fisherman Who Never Was

Foreign news agencies again publish Hamas claims of the IDF killing “fishermen,” this time after soldiers shot at suspects on land.

Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Over Boy's Death

The Palestinian Authority Winter has reached Gaza: some 500 protesters called to overthrow their Hamas terror rulers late Tuesday.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Our Enemies Increasing Efforts to Hurt Us'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz told a memorial gathering Monday that Israel's enemies are trying harder than ever before to attack.

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas Field Off Gaza

Israel has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.

Hamas-Linked Majority Wins on UNRWA Workers' Union Board

Candidates linked to the Hamas terrorist organization won the majority of seats on a UNRWA union board in recent elections for the posts.

Gaza's Salafists Angered by Hamas Crackdown

Gaza's Salafist radicals are angered by Hamas' steps to crack down on them. Is a confrontation inevitable?

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

IDF Foils Terror Attack, Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists

The IDF in a joint operation with the Shin Bet foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill two terrorists in southern Gaza.

IAF Strikes Terrorist Sites in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist sites in Gaza in response to Saturday night's Grad missile attack.

Salafists’ ‘Credit” for Missile Attack Bares Rift with Hamas

Salafist terrorists’ claim for the missile attack Saturday night exposes a growing difficulty for Hamas to maintain control over Gaza.

Gaza Grad Missile Hits Home in Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire two Grad missiles at southern Israel. One hits a home in the city of Netivot.

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

IAF aircraft hit terrorist squad in central Gaza, as it prepares to fire a rocket at southern Israel.

Teen Dies of Self-Immolation in Gaza

A teenager has died after self-immolating in Gaza to protest economic hardship in the Hamas terrorist-ruled region.

Gaza’s ‘Humanitarian Disaster’: 600 Millionaires

There are 600 millionaires living in Gaza, which mainstream media for years have reported is an “humanitarian disaster” blamed on Israel.

Gaza Terrorists Launch Attacks on Southern Israel

Life in southern Israel has once again been disrupted by Gaza terrorists firing rocket and mortar attacks at western Negev towns.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike two centers of terrorist activity in northern Gaza after a rocket hits a home in Sderot.