Gaza Region

Deal with the Rocket Attacks Now, Says Eshkol Region Head

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council, Haim Yellin, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take action to stop the rocket attacks from Gaza.

Terrorists Fire Qassam at Eshkol Regional Council

Gaza-based terrorists once again interrupt the lives of southern Israeli residents, fire Qassam rocket at Eshkol Region.

Hamas Bans Fishing Off Gaza Coast, Cites 'Security Reasons'

Hamas security forces in Gaza have banned fishermen from working since Monday.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

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

Abbas to Visit Turkey This Weekend

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmud Abbas is scheduled to visit Turkey this weekend for talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey’s Dep. PM Hopes to Restore Full Ties with Israel

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc is to lead the negotiating team in talks with Israel next week and hopes to soon restore ties.

IDF Closes Probes into Allegations of Misconduct in Gaza

The IDF has closed probes into more than 60 allegations of misconduct during Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza.

Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel

Egypt is largely responsible for helping to maintain the cease fire between Israel and Hamas terrorist-run Gaza, says a Mideast expert.

Iran Tests 3 New Missiles, Plans to Unveil Personnel Carriers

Iran tested three new missiles and plans to unveil new personnel carriers this week in military exercises being held in Isfahan Province.

Turkey Assigns Ambassador to 'Palestine'

Turkey has become the “first state with an ambassador recognized by Palestine,” according to a headline in a Turkish newspaper.

Turkey’s Erdogan Set to Visit Gaza in May

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to visit Gaza in mid-May, he announced Sunday.

UN Blames Gaza Food Shortages on 'Israeli Sanctions'

A UN official says that Israeli sanctions on Gaza are hitting food supplies and would have "serious" effects if continued.

Turkish PM Delays Visit to Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to postpone his much-publicized visit to Gaza, planned for this month.

UN Warns Libyan Weapons Spreading to Gaza, Syria

A U.N. panel says weaponry from Libya is spreading across North Africa to Gaza and Syria “at an alarming rate.”

Turkey Delays Marmara Compensation Talks With Israel

Turkey has delayed the beginning of talks with Israel over compensation for the 2010 Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara flotilla incident.

Iron Dome Returns to South After Renewed Rocket Attacks

Recent rocket attacks on southern Israel have prompted the IDF to redeploy the Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the region.

Marmara 'Victims' Pursue Israel in Court Despite Apology

Anti-Israel activists will not withdraw lawsuit against Israeli commanders for the 2010 Gaza-bound flotilla incident, despite apology.

Hamas Cracks Down on 'Inappropriate' Haircuts in Gaza

Hamas security forces in Gaza have been rounding up young men and forcing them to get haircuts on grounds of inappropriate hairstyles.

Hamas Fumes After UN Suspends Food Aid to Gaza

Hamas urges the UN to reconsider its suspension of food aid for local residents, imposed after protesters stormed a UN depot.

Hamas Arrests Two Salafists Over Rocket Attacks

The Hamas terrorist movement has arrested two hardline Islamists in connection with rocket attacks on Israel.

Mavi Marmara 'Victim' to Donate Compensation to Jihadists

A flotilla passenger on the Mavi Marmara who is likely to receive funds from Israel says he will give the money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

No injuries or damages as Gaza rocket lands in open area in the Eshkol Regional Council.

US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel Apology

US Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident.

Israel Launches First Air Strike Against Gaza Since Truce

Israel launched its first airstrike on Gaza since the Egyptian-mediated truce ended November’s eight-day bout of fighting.

Hamas Law Bans 'Zionist' Ties, Co-Education in Gaza

A law banning “normalizing ties with the Zionist occupation” as well as co-education schooling in the Gaza Strip has entered into force.

Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.

US to Erdogan: ‘Opposed to Engaging Hamas’

White House politely warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan this week against visiting Gaza and "engaging with Hamas."

Israel Law Ctr: Erdogan Should Be Tried for Mavi Marmara Deaths

An Israeli lawyer contends Turkey’s prime minister should be tried for the deaths of nine who clashed with IDFsoldiers on the Mavi Marmara.

Hamas Sentences Man to Death for Spying for Israel

Gaza’s Hamas rulers sentence a local man to death by strangulation after he was convicted of spying for "an enemy entity".

After Israeli Apology, Erdogan Plans Gaza Visit

A day after Israel apologized to Turkey over the Marmara incident, PM Erdogan announced that he will visit Gaza soon.

Hamas Arrests Salafist Terrorists After Rocket Attack on Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers have arrested two Salafist terrorists, after a Salafist group claimed a rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

As Obama Sets Out for PA, Gaza Terrorists Attack Sderot

A rocket fired at Israel from Gaza caused heavy damage to a house in Sderot Thursday morning, Israel Radio reported

Tough To Be Female Terrorist Ex-Con in Gaza

PA Arab women terrorists who serve time in Israeli prisons and then attempt to return to Arab society don't have it easy.

Bethlehem Set to Host First 'Palestine Marathon'

Bethlehem to host first "Palestine Marathon," set to take place April 21.

Hamas Gives 'Zionist Collaborators' Month to Repent

Hamas launched a month-long campaign urging alleged Arab "collaborators" with Israel to turn themselves in return for leniency.

Hamas Working on Being Removed from EU, U.S. Terror Lists

Hamas says its removal from the U.S. and European lists of terrorism organizations is “a matter of time.”

UN Reports the Truth: Hamas Killed BBC Reporter's Baby in Gaza

The UN has issued a report that plainly explains Israel’s Pillar of Defense operation and exposes Hamas lies to the BBC.

Israel Allows Turkish Food Trucks into Gaza

A spokesman for COGAT announced that Israel had approved the transfer of three trucks of food supplied by the Turkish government into Gaza.

UN Cancels Gaza Marathon Over Discriminatory Women Policy

Gaza's third international marathon has been cancelled after Hamas refused to allow women to participate.

Gaza Supplies Locked Out with Hamas Border Closure

More than 70 flatbed trucks of foodstuffs and other goods are sitting at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, locked out by Hamas.

Hamas: Israel Placed Spying Devices in Smuggled Weapons

Hamas refused to accept a missile shipment from Libya, claiming it included Israeli spying and tracking devices.

Gaza Terrorists Open Fire at Southern Israel

For the first time since the end of Operation Pillar of Defense, Gaza-based terrorists opened fire at the Shaar Hanegev region.

Gaza Court Cuts Sentence in Italian Murder Case

A Gaza military court accepted the appeal by two terrorists convicted last year of the kidnap and murder of an Italian national.

Human Rights Watch Says Israel Violated Laws of War

The US-based Human Rights Watch organization says Israel violated the laws of war during its counter terror offensive last November.

Hamas Gov’t Demolishes ‘Illegal’ Arab Homes in Gaza

The Hamas government has issued an order to demolish 75 homes belonging to PA Arabs in Gaza City. The UN has made no comment.

Hamas Launches Own News Agency

The Hamas terror movement, which rules Gaza, has set up its own news agency, called Al Rai.

Turkey Undermines Israel at NATO, But Wins Gaza Shipments

Israel allows Turkey to ship materials and experts to Gaza despite Ankara's attempts to undermine the Jewish State in NATO.

IDF: Hamas Makes a Million a Day in 'Taxes' on Smuggled Goods

Hamas is making at least a million dollars a day in “tax” money from Gaza smugglers, a senior IDF officer said Monday

Gaza University to Implement 'Modest' Dress Code for Females

Hamas takes another step towards sharia law, establishes "modest dress" code for female university students.

Tunisian President Postpones Gaza Visit

Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has postponed his visit to Gaza until March after talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

PA Arab Hit by Tear Gas as Disturbances Continue

20-year-old PA Arab hit in the face by a tear gas canister, PA Arabs riot near Gush Etzion community, as Arab riots continue.

Israel at UN: Mali Threatens France? Gaza's in our Living Room

As international support is lent to French-led intervention in Mali, the same must be done for Israel’s fight against terror in Gaza.

Malaysia's PM Visits Gaza, Irks Fatah

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak visits Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, angering PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s rival Fatah movement.

Gaza 'Siege'? Arab Leaders Continue to Freely Visit

Gaza’s Hamas rulers constantly claim that the region is under an “Israeli siege”, but continue to host leaders of Arab countries.

Hamas Tries to Limit Israeli Imports into Gaza

Hamas bans certain types of Israeli goods into Gaza. Israel nevertheless continues supplying goods.

IDF Discovers Tunnel Shaft into Gaza

Airstrikes during Operation Pillar of Defense destroyed dozens of tunnels but the discovery of such tunnels remains a top priority.

Hamas Tests Improved Long-Range Missiles

Hamas recently test fired improved long-range missiles from a training base in what was once Gush Katif, PA media reported.

PA Arab Man Shot Dead Near Gaza Fence

A Palestinian Authority Arab man shot dead by IDF troops after causing damage to the Gaza border fence.

Egypt Seizes U.S.-Made Weapons Meant for Gaza

Egyptian security forces have seized U.S.-made anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles destined for Gaza, security officials say.

'Victory is Near', Abbas Tells Supporters in Gaza

"Gaza was the first territory rid of occupation and settlement," PA Chairman says in speech on Fatah's anniversary.