Gaza Region

Kassam Attacks, Air Force Retaliation Explode ‘Ceasefire’ Report

Three Kassam and Grad missile attacks, followed by Air Force retaliation, exploded another “ceasefire” report Sunday. Netanyahu warns Hamas.

IDF Made ’World History’ with Iron Dome Missile Interceptor

The IDF said the Iron Dome’s interception of Grad missiles made ‘world history,” but Hamas continues to attack with short-range Kassam rockets.

'Gaza Has Become a Terrorist State'

Gaza is already a terrorist state, President Peres tells ambassadors. UK, US condemn “cowardly” attack on bus.

IDF Hits Gaza Again, 2 Terrorists Killed

The IDF continued to hit Gaza after a terrorist attack on a school bus Thursday. Terrorists attacked – then called for a ceasefire.

IDF Kills Armed Terrorist; Hamas: He Was ‘Collecting Gravel’

The IDF kills an armed terrorist near the Gaza security fence after he did not respond to warnings to stop. Hamas: He was only collecting gravel.

PA Group Condemns Storing Rockets in Populated Areas

Palestinian Center for Human Rights has condemned the firing of rockets at Israel from populated areas in Gaza.

Air Force Kills Rocket Terrorist after Kassam Launch

Israel continues its policy of "zero tolerance” for rocket attacks and kills a Gaza terrorist after his cell launched a Kassam at the Negev.

Israel and PA Discuss Man-Made Gaza Island for Air and Seaports

Israel and the Palestinian Authority discuss building air and seaports on a man-made island off Gaza while excluding Hamas, Israel TV reports.

IDF Bombs Terrorists After ‘Ceasefire’ Offer and Rocket Attacks

The IDF scored direct hits on Islamic Jihad terrorists preparing to attack the Negev with more rockets. At least two terrorists were killed.

IDF on South's Pummeling: Pretend It's Not Happening

Missiles slam into major cities, but a Home Front commander says "we are not in a time of war."

IDF Shoots Dead Two Terrorists in Gaza

Terrorists had tried to place an explosive charge near the security fence along northern Gaza. The Gaza Belt came under heavy shelling Saturday.

Netanyahu: Gaza Blockade, Stopping Weapons Ships is Mandatory

As IDF displays the weaponry found on the seized "Victoria" ship, PM says: "It is our duty, not just our right, to stop and disarm such ships."

Deputy PM: Death to the Itamar Murderers

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: Itamar murders are brutal and inhuman. In this case everyone agrees that the terrorists must be put to death.

Six Anti-Ship Missiles Found on Hamas-Bound Boat

Six advanced anti-ship missiles, sent from Iran and shipped from Syria, were part of the weapons cargo seized on the Victory ship, the IDF says.

Two Hamas Terrorists Killed in IDF Retaliation

The Israeli Air Force fired missiles at a Hamas terrorist base Wednesday morning, killing two terrorists, after a rocket struck the Negev.

Video: Navy Commandos Board Weapons Smuggling Ship

The IDF releases video showing Israeli Navy commandos boarding the "Victoria” ship, which was on its way to smuggle deadly weapons into Gaza.

Timeline of Axis of Evil Weapons Smuggling by Sea

Tuesday’s seizure of Iranian weapons shipped from Syria for Hamas is one more attempt to use the high seas to smuggle arms for attacking Israel.

Photos of Intercepted Weapons from Syria to Gaza

Photo evidence shows Gaza-bound deadly mortars and other weapons intercepted by the Navy. On board: advanced radar for land-to-sea missiles.

IDF Navy Seizes Ship Filled With Arms on way from Syria to Egypt

The Israeli Navy seized a German owned, French operated and Liberian flagged ship sailing from Syria to Alexandria crammed with weapons for Hamas.

A Gaza Sob Story – and the Truth

A foreign news agency features a sob story about Gazans forced to buy used clothes because of Israeli restrictions. One problem: there are none.

Hamas Forces IDF to Close Crossing into Gaza

Dozens of mortar, rocket and shooting attacks by Gaza force Israel to shut down the crossing.

Egypt's New Foreign Minister Would Open Border with Gaza

Nabil Al-Arabi, who will be Foreign Minister in an Egyptian transitional cabinet, has initiated many anti-Israel UN resolutions.

Gaza Protesters Demand PA Unity

Palestinian Authority Arabs in Gaza protest against their Hamas rulers and demand a unity government with Fatah.

IDF Bombs Terror Tunnels after Rocket Attacks on Negev

‘Mini-Cast Lead II’ continues. Gaza terrorists fired a rocket, and the Israeli Air Force bombed a smuggling tunnel and two terror training bases.

Ya'alon: Leave the Situation in the PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

IDF Tank Shells Terror Squad

Terrorists neared security fence in southern Gaza apparently hoping to place an explosive charge.

Israel Helps Gaza Export Cherry Tomatoes

Israel will assist the Gaza Strip export cherry tomatoes to Europe, while Gilad Shalit is captive and rockets are still being fired into Israel.

IDF Wounds Seven Terrorists after Attacks on Soldiers, Civilians

Israeli soldiers wounded seven Gaza terrorists Wednesday after mortars were fired at IDF positions and civilians, none of whom were hurt.

Hamas: Gaza Hospital Changes Name to Tahrir

Hamas renames Gaza's Mubarak Children's hospital in honor of Tahrir Square, epicenter of the mass populist protests that led to Mubarak's ouster.

Air Force Bombs Gaza Tunnel, Weapons Factory

The Air Force retaliates after Gaza terrorists attacked Israel with mortars and rockets. One smuggling tunnel and weapons plant was destroyed.

French Arabs to Hamas Farmers: Don’t Come

Local Arab leaders in France wish to stop Gaza-Hamas exports to France – for fear that these help Israel.

IAF Retaliates for Gaza Rocket Fire

Israel Air Force fighter pilots bombed a terrorist smuggler tunnel in Gaza Wednesday afternoon in retaliation for rocket and mortar fire on Israel.

Hamas Bans Books Contrary to Muslim Law

Hamas pulled two Arab authors’ novels from Gaza stores’ shelves on Sunday because they were contrary to Muslim law known as Sharia.

French Minister Attacked by Gaza Mob

French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie was attacked by a Gaza mob over her support for human rights for Shalit.

Israel Crosses into Gaza after Bombing Attempt

Israeli tanks and bulldozers crossed into Gaza and killed one terrorist after a bomb exploded. Israeli forces were not injured

Both Heads of UNRWA in Gaza, Judea and Samaria Resign

The directors of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza, Judea and Samaria have both quit their jobs. Neither gave an explanation.

Gaza Girl Granted Resident Status for Medical Treatment

Israel has granted “temporary resident” status to a 9-year-old PA girl from Gaza, and two family members, to enable her to receive medical care.

IDF Eliminates 'Ticking Bomb' Terrorist in Gaza

The IDF killed an Islamic Jihad "ticking bomb" terrorist and wounded another. Two others, buried on Tuesday may have been from Al-Qaeda.

Gaza Escalation: Three Rockets Hit Israel, None Hurt

Arab terrorists fired three short-range rockets toward Ashkelon Monday. No one was hurt.

IDF Thwarts Infiltration from Sinai

Soldiers thwart attempts by Gaza terrorists to infiltrate Israel from Sinai.

First Sgt. Nadav Rotenberg Laid to Rest

Hundreds accompany First Sergeant Nadav Rotenberg, killed near Gaza Friday, to his resting place.

1 IDF Soldier Dead, 4 Wounded in Gaza Border Fight

The IDF has identified a soldier killed in action fighting Hamas terrorists at the Gaza border Friday night as Nadav Rotenberg of Ramot HaShavim.

Mini-Cast Lead II Continues; Rocket Damages Greenhouses

Israeli greenhouses sustained damage from a rocket fired from Gaza Tuesday, and the Air Force responded by bombing a Hamas training base.

IDF Bombs Hamas Targets after Mortar and Rocket Attack

Hamas and allied terrorists continue to test Israel with attacks on Israeli civilians, and the IDF continues to retaliate, bombing two targets.

Ashkenazi: We Don't Want Deterioration in Gaza, But Stand Ready

Chief of Staff sends warning - one of many in recent days - to Hamas.

IDF Foils Gaza Terrorist Attack; ‘Cast Lead 2’ Nears

Air Force helicopters and ground soldiers foiled a terrorist attack in the pre-dawn hours Sunday, killing one terrorist. “Cast Lead 2” nears.

Gaza Attack was Work of Al-Qaeda Cell

A Gaza attack was plotted by an Al-Qaeda inspired terror cell, showing growing Salafi power.

IDF Soldier in Stable Condition After Gaza Shootout

An IDF soldier is listed in moderate but stable condition following a shootout at the central Gaza border Saturday night; 2 terrorists were killed.

Israel Improves Gaza Economy as Rocket Fire Continues

Israel has helped improve the Gaza economy despite continued terrorist rocket fire from Gaza aimed at southern Israel.

Mortar Shells Fired at Negev, One Person Wounded

Four mortar shells fired from Gaza into Israel, one person was moderately wounded. ISA reports an increase in terror attacks during November.

Gaza Exports via Israel despite Terror, Shalit Captivity

An IDF general says Israel will allow Hamas-run Gaza to export using Israeli crossings despite terror, Shalit captivity.

Hamas Continues to Build in Gaza

High-rise apartments financed by Iran to be built in Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, despite the alleged "blockade".

Harel's 'Mea Culpa': One Sided Disengagement 'a Mistake'

In a belated “mea culpa,” former IDF Southern Command head Dan Harel, said that Israel “may have made a mistake” in leaving Gaza as it did.

“The Targeted Killings Have Proven Themselves”

Retired IDF officer believes that terror leaders should continue to be targeted and killed by the IDF.

New Mall Planned for Gaza

Second mall in Gaza Strip to be built on ruins of security headquarters.

US Meets with Gaza on Exports despite Israeli Embargo

US Consul General in Jerusalem met 15 businessmen from Hamas-ruled Gaza. PA news agency says they discussed ways of enabling exports to US,

ISA: Hamas Turning Gaza into Islamic Sharia Law State

New report by Israel Security Agency shows that Hamas is actively making the Gaza Strip a state governed by Islamic religious law.

IDF Dances with Fatah Over Gaza

The IDF is coordinating efforts with the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority to re-install it in Gaza and improve life there without involving Hamas.

PM: Gaza Terrorists Could Fire Missiles at Airliners

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns that Gaza terrorists could fire missiles at airliners approaching Israel from the wrong direction.

Carter a 'No Show' in Gaza

Former US President Jimmy Carter bowed out at the last minute and inexplicably did not join the global Elders group in touring Gaza from Egypt.