Gaza Region

IAF Targets Three Gaza Terror Sites

IAF aircraft strike two rocket launching sites in northern Gaza and a weapons storage site in central Gaza.

Gaza Belt Children Will Go Back to School

Home Front Command announces that schools in the Gaza belt will operate as usual on Tuesday...if terrorists stop firing rockets.

Gaza Terrorists Condition Ceasefire on 'Israeli Aggression'

Gaza-based terrorists agree to accept a ceasefire, but as usual, blame Israel for their firing rockets.

Iron Dome Stops Missile Attacks on Ashkelon

The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted two Grad rockets aimed at the strategic port city of Ashkelon Monday.

Italian MPs to Visit Israel's Gaza Belt Residents

A delegation of Italian MPs from different parties will visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza to show solidarity with Israelis living near Gaza.

MK Sarsour Blames 'Israeli Escalation' for Situation in South

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour condemns the "Israeli escalation against Gaza,” while failing to condemn the ongoing rocket attacks.

IDF Targets Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike terror targets in northern and southern Gaza after terrorists fire more than 100 rockets at southern Israel.

Schools to Reopen in Southern Israel

After more than 100 rockets explode in Israel, authorities announce that school will resume on Monday in all areas of southern Israel.

Netanyahu to Meet Foreign Ambassadors on Gaza

Setting the stage for a Gaza attack? Netanyahu calls a meeting with foreign ambassadors serving in Israel.

Dichter: Elections Not an Insurance Policy Against Gaza Attack

Home Front Protection Minister Avi Dichter says Gaza terrorists should not think Israel won't strike in Gaza because of the elections.

Cast Lead 2?

Netanyahu Puts the World on Notice: We Can Escalate

Netanyahu preempted the usual calls for restraint in the wake of Hamas’ escalation of attacks. Israel "is prepared to escalate,” he said.

Rockets Wound Four Negev Civilians

Four Israel civilians suffered shrapnel wounds from rockets fired by Gaza terrorists during the morning rush hour to school and work.

Hamas Heats Up Oslo War

Doctors Save Wounded Soldier's Life

Doctors have saved the life of an Israel soldier who remains unconscious. One other soldier also is in serious condition.

IAF Strikes More Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike nine terror targets in Gaza. Direct hits detected.

Hamas Official: Abbas Not Welcome in Gaza

Hamas MP Yahya Moussa declares PA Chairman Abbas persona non grata in Gaza.

Seriously Wounded Soldier's Life in Danger

Head of the Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva says that the wounds sustained by an IDF soldier near Gaza are life threatening.

IAF Hits Terror Squad in Northern Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad as it prepares to fire rockets at southern Israel.

Gaza Rockets Explode in Eshkol Region

Two Kassam rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists explode in open areas in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Gaza Smuggling Tunnel Explodes During IDF Operation

Smuggling tunnel explodes in southern Gaza as a group of IDF soldiers work to uncover it.

Shoot-Out Follows Explosion

Update: Three Soldiers Wounded in Bomb Blast in Gaza

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza blew up a bomb and shot at Israeli soldiers, who returned fire. One soldier lightly wounded.

Turkey Begins 'Mavi Marmara' Flotilla Trial of 4 IDF Commanders

An Istanbul court is set to begin the trial of four top IDF commanders blamed by Turkey for a deadly 2010 clash on a Turkish flotilla ship.

Gaza’s New Enemy: An Escaped Crocodile

A crocodile, apparently an escapee from a zoo, has been roaming in northern Gaza’s sewers for two years, escaping attempts to capture it.

IDF Soldiers Open Fire at Suspicious PA Arab Near Gaza

IDF soldiers foil a possible terror attack, open fire at a PA Arab as he approaches the border with Israel from central Gaza.

Qassam Rocket Attack: No Injuries, No Damage and No Report

Gaza terrorists continue to attack Israel, and media continue to ignore rocket strikes – so long as there are no injuries or damage.

Erdogan Seeks to Visit Gaza, Maintains Position on Israel

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has revived a plan to make a visit to Gaza, says he is talking with Gaza officials on the issue.

IDF Foils Terror Attack Along Gaza Border

IDF forces fire at a Palestinian Authority Arab terrorist as he tries to plant explosives near the security fence in central Gaza.

Arab Supplied Hamas Terrorists With Money, Scrap Metal

The Shabak has arrested an Arab scrap metal dealer who raised millions of dollars for Hamas terrorists

Bahrain Follows Qatar, Sends Delegation to Gaza

A high-level Bahraini delegation will arrive in Gaza on Thursday, the Hamas government announces.

Jewish Agency Adds Millions to Protect Southern Israel

Cabinet unanimously approved proposal on full protection for communities 4.5-7 kilometers from Gaza, at a cost of NIS 270 million.

Rocket Barrage from Gaza Hits Eshkol Region

Gaza-based terrorists fired a barrage of 12 rockets at southern Israel in the overnight hours. No physical injuries or damages.

Israeli Gov't Votes to Fortify Homes Near Gaza

Israel's government voted unanimously Sunday to fortify the homes of citizens who live near Gaza.

Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva; IAF kills Hamas Terrorist

Terrorists fire Grad missiles at Be'er Sheva's civilians. IAF kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza.

Morsi Stands Up for 'Palestinians'

Egypt does not accept nor can turn a blind eye to any aggression against 'Palestinians', says President Mohammed Morsi.

Conflicting Reports about Gaza 'Ceasefire'

A supposed Egyptian-brokered ceasefire has been reached between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Israel, some reports say.

Hamas Opens Round Two: 13 More Missiles on the South

Round Two: 13 More rockets cause widespread damage, prompt Peres to question a $250 million check from Qatar.

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.