Gaza Region

1,408 Missiles in 8 Days Fired by Gaza at Israel

As the 8-day holiday of Hanukkah approaches, Israel marks the eighth day of Operation Pillar of Defense by counting the missiles fired.

Fallen Soldier’s Diary: I’m On My Way to Gaza

Soldier Yosef Fartuk, killed in a mortar shell attack, wrote before his death,” Woe to the first terrorist who falls in my hands.”

Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu Against Ground Operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.

U.S. Criticizes Erdogan After His Latest Anti-Israel Remarks

Erdogan accuses Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, U.S. says the comments are "not helpful".

Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't

Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.

IAF Hits Hamas Center in a Gaza Media Building

In a surgical airstrike, the IAF hits a Hamas center located in the building housing AFP's Gaza City office. No reporters hurt.

Video: IAF Hits Gaza Tunnels

IAF hits dozens of terrorist sites in Gaza, including tunnels tunnels through which fuel is transferred to terrorists.

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Seven

Spontaneous protests come together in southern Israel against a ceasefire with Hamas.

Clinton: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the cameras after arriving in Israel for meetings on a ceasefire.

Bahraini Lawmaker Sets Israeli Flag Ablaze in Parliament Session

A Bahrain lawmaker reportedly set fire to an Israeli flag during a parliament session in a show of support for Gaza terrorists.

Iron Dome Engineers: With Time System Will Improve Significantly

The engineers of Iron Dome missile defense system said that they believe that with time "the percentage of interceptions will only go up."

McCain: Former President Clinton Should Lead Cease-Fire Talks

Sen. John McCain suggested that President Obama should send former President Bill Clinton to lead cease-fire talks.

Security Council in a Deadlock Over Gaza

Security Council hits a deadlock on the Gaza conflict, as US says it opposes any action that undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Video: Watch Air Force Take off For Gaza Bombings

Arutz Sheva visits an IAF base from which aircraft take off on their way to strike Hamas’ terror infrastructure in Gaza.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Islamic Bank, Senior Hamas Terrorist

IAF aircraft strike Gaza branch of the National Islamic Bank, as well as the home of Jaabari successor, Raed Al-Attar.

Erdogan: Israel is a 'Terrorist State'

Israel is a "terrorist state" that "massacres innocent children,” Turkish PM claims.

CNN: U.S. Sending Warships to Evacuate Americans in Israel

CNN: 3 US warships on standby in the eastern Mediterranean in case of need to assist Americans leaving Israel. Embassy denies report.

Nasrallah: Israel Has Failed in Gaza

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledges his group's support for the Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza.

Report: Gaza Ceasefire 'Within Hours'

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza could go into effect “within several hours”, according to Al-Arabiya.

Dozens of Gaza Targets Attacked in Sixth Day of Operation

IDF hits a slew of terrorist targets on the sixth day of Operation Pillar of Defense.

Katyusha Missiles Aimed at Israel 'Discovered' in Lebanon

Two Katyusha missiles aimed at Israel from Lebanon were discovered Monday. Both were set to launch.

Bennett Under Fire in Ashdod: Topple Hamas

As Hamas missiles rain down on Ashdod, Bayit Yehudi Chair. Naftali Bennett says: Israel must topple Hamas.

Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in Gaza

Hamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.

Updated Home Front Instructions for Israelis

Home Front Command issues updated instructions to Israeli citizens residing at a distance of up to 40 kilometers from Gaza.

Rabbi Melamed: Spiritual and Religious Struggle with Hamas

Rabbi Zalman Melamed strengthens the IDF soldiers who are defending Israel against Hamas’ ongoing rocket attacks.

IDF Has Hit 1,110 Targets in Gaza

The IDF has hit over 1,110 targets in Gaza since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense last week.

Gantz to Reservists: Look Backwards Once, then Look Forward

As the IDF prepares for a possible ground operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Benny Gantz offers words of encouragement to reservists.

Turkish Islamic Scholar: 'Rocket Attacks Stupid and Pointless'

Turkish Islamic scholar Adnan Oktar is urging Hamas and Islamic Jihad on his TV show to stop the rocket fire and focus on the Messiah.

Hamas Copies Hizbullah tactic

Video: Sophisticated Hamas Underground Missile Launchers

The sophisticated underground rocket launcher system in Gaza has been exposed by the terrorist organization in a video.

Nasrallah: Israeli Ground Assault on Gaza is 'Stupid'

Any attempt by Israel to launch a ground assault against Hamas is a "stupid mistake", according to Hizbullah's leader.

Abbas: Gaza Operation is Because of Statehood Bid

PA Chairman claims that the IDF operation in Gaza is meant at preventing the PA from seeking statehood at the United Nations.

Arab Foreign Ministers Blame Israel for Gaza Violence

Arab foreign ministers denounce Israel's operation in Gaza at an emergency meeting, call to prosecute Israel for war crimes.

IDF Not Ruling Out Gaza Ground Offensive

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says that the option of a ground operation in Gaza remains on the table.

100 Gaza Rockets Fell in Gaza Itself

Out of 824 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel over the past few days, 100 have landed in Gaza itself, statistics show.

IDF Videos Disprove Hamas Propaganda

Hamas has made false claims it caused damage to Israeli cities and soldiers. The IDF sets things straight.

West Supports Israel, Urges Egypt to Work Towards Ceasefire

Western nations back Israel's right to self-defense, urge Egypt to persuade Hamas terrorists to end rocket attacks from Gaza.

IAF Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Terrorist

Senior Hamas terrorist Ahmed Abu Jalal killed in an Israeli air strike in the Maghazi district in central Gaza.

Lieberman to Hamas: Don't Test Us

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman issues a direct threat to Hamas. "I highly recommend they don't test us again."

Hamas Tried to Develop a UAV

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have been trying to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reveals.

Morsi: Gaza Operation a 'Blatant Aggression'

"Egypt will not leave Gaza on its own, and what is happening is a blatant aggression against humanity," says Egypt's president.

Iran Condemns 'Barbaric Offensive' in Gaza

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on the UN and the EU to halt what he calls Israel's "barbaric offensive” in Gaza.

UN Chief to Visit Israel in Wake of Gaza Operation

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel next week in an attempt to bring an end to Israel’s military operation in Gaza.

MK Danon's 'Code Red' Petition Breached by Kuwaiti Hackers

Kuwaiti hackers breached Likud MK Danny Danon's online petition, which called on Israel to stop supplying terrorists with electricity.

Gaza Terrorists Have Fired Over 300 Rockets at Israel

The number of rockets fired at Israel has matched the number of targets the IDF has struck in Gaza in Pillar of Defense.

Strike on Center Leaves Southern Residents Wondering Where Now?

With a rocket reaching south Tel Aviv, residents of the south who are ready to relocate, wonder if TA residents will do the same.

Egypt's PM to Visit Gaza, Meet Haniyeh

Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil to visit Gaza, express his country's solidarity with Hamas.

IDF Has Struck More than 300 Targets in Gaza

Since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense, the IDF has struck more than 300 targets throughout Gaza.

Iron Dome Stops 80 Rockets

Although over 250 rockets have been fired at Israel since Wednesday, the Iron Dome System was successful in preventing more casualties.

MK: 'Twisted Situation' Prevents Adequate Elimination of Terror

“We must continue to eliminate all those responsible for terror against us, from Ismail Haniyeh on down,” said MK Yisrael Katz.

Qatari PM: Israel's 'Vicious Attack Must Not Pass Unpunished'

Qatari Prime Minister warns that Israel's retaliatory strikes on terrorists in the Gaza Strip must not go unpunished.

Israel Attacks Gaza Terror Full-Force on Social Media Front

Besides attacking Hamas terrorists in Gaza, Israel has been fighting Gaza Arab terror on the cyber front.

Fighting Terror While Minimizing Harm to Gaza Civilians

In wake of the battle against terror, the IDF is emphasizing via the media and the web that much effort is made to avoid civilian casualties

UN Security Council to Meet About Gaza

The UN Security Council will meet in emergency session to discuss escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza.

Security Cabinet Allows IDF to Mobilize Reserve Units

Security Cabinet makes five decisions regarding Operation Pillar of Defense, including allowing the IDF to mobilize reserves.

U.S. Throws its Support Behind Israel

"We support Israel’s right to defend itself," says U.S. State Department. Netanyahu thanks Obama.

IDF Warning to Hamas: Don't Show Your Faces Above Ground

IDF spokesman said there will be further military operations in the coming days and said he expects more rockets from Hamas

Return to Normalcy Not Likely as Schools and Offices Close

Home Front Command announced bans on public gatherings and the closing of schools within 7-40 kilometers of Gaza.

IDF Hits Gaza's Weapons Capabilities and Stockpiles

Extensive damage to the long-term launch capabilities and weapons warehouses of terror organizations in Gaza.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Blames Israel for Escalation

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says the "Zionist occupier" is to blame for the escalation in the south.

ZOA: Where is Truth Behind Obama's Sderot Election Anecdote?

ZOA: "A weak or non-existent presidential response transmits a message that these attacks are insufficient to warrant presidential concern."