Gaza Region

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.

"Gang of 54" Congressmen Slammed for Censuring Israel

More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are censured by American Israeli Action Coalition for accusing Israel of collectively punishing residents in Gaza.

Government Says Two 'Cast Lead' Officers Disciplined

Independent of Goldstone report, the government wrote the UN that two IDF officers were disciplined for endangering the lives of Arabs in Gaza.

PA Kids Taught to Die in Battle Against Israel

Hamas television is once again promoting death and martyrdom in battle against Israel as a life's goal for children in the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Fatah Official Skips Mother's Funeral in Gaza

Fatah leader Muhammad Dahlan skipped his mother’s funeral because it was held in Hamas-controlled Gaza. PA sources: Israel & the US said not to go.

28% Rise in Humanitarian Aid to Gaza in 2009

Shipments of humanitarian aid to Gaza rose by 28% last year, despite claims by Hamas terrorists that Israel’s blockade caused hardships.

Jews Applaud, PA & UNRWA Slam Canada's Funding Change

Canada's decision to redirect its funding from UNRWA to the PA justice system has been lauded by Binai Brith - but slammed by the PA and UNRWA.

Israel Sends ‘Bombing Message’ to Hamas after Rocket Attacks

Gaza terrorists tested Israel’s will again on Sunday with mortar and rocket attacks and were met with another aerial bombing. At least three died.

IDF’s Strongest Retaliation in Gaza Since Cast Lead

The IDF bombed Gaza at night in the strongest attack since Cast Lead and 24 hours after the IDF said the campaign has brought quiet to the area.

IDF to Southern Israel: 'Get Ready for Action'

The IDF's Southern Commander warned Regional Council heads that the quiet along the Gaza Belt area may be coming to an end.

Al Qaeda in Gaza Teaching Terrorism?

Gaza’s Hamas rulers deny rumors that Al Qaeda is in the region, while IDF experts aver: Al Qaeda is there, and teaching terrorism.

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Hamas Mob Riot Over Steel Wall

Residents of Hamas-controlled Gaza attack Egyptian soldiers guarding construction of underground steel anti-smuggling wall, kill one soldier.

Air Force Strafes Rocket Terrorists

The IAF strafed Gaza terrorists preparing to attack Israel with rockets. One member of the cell was killed and three others were wounded.

Hamas Hosts Neturei Karta for Sabbath in Gaza

Three men and a woman from the extremist Neturei Karta sect traveled to Gaza last Friday to spend the Sabbath with Hamas terrorists.

Gaza Women Face Increased Violence Since Hamas Takeover

A new study has found that Gaza women have suffered increased violence since Hamas seized control of the region in 2007.

Video: One Year Since Cast Lead – Sderot Sends Message of Hope

Video: children of Sderot released balloons bearing messages of hope for Gaza children, while Arabs held anti-Israel protests in Egypt and Gaza.

MK Danon Proposes Bill: Oust MK Who Incites

MK A-Sanaa calls Hamas Gaza leader on his cellphone and lets him address a subversive rally at the Erez crossing. MK Zahalka:Barak is like a Nazi.

Netanyahu Hints IDF Must be Present on Future PA-Jordan Border

Netanyahu has publicly hinted for the first time that the IDF must be present along eastern border of a future PA state to control terror.

'Viva Palestina' Blocked at Red Sea, Will Try for Gaza Via Syria

A British legislator has led his convoy of aid for Gaza out of Aqaba and is now heading for Syria after learning the Egyptians cannot be pressured.

A Tale of Two Gazas: Website Pictures Deny ‘Humanitarian Crisis’

A Tale of Two Gazas: An Arabic-language site showed a world of plenty for Arabs celebrating a recent festival; its English site focused on m

'Viva Palestina' Blocked from Gaza Shortcut

Egypt blocked a leftist British convoy headed for Gaza from taking a shortcut through Sinai. The 'Viva Palestina' leftists are stuck at Aqaba.

2009 Dishonest Reporter Award Goes to Organ Libel's Bostrom

Honest Reporting's "Dishonest Reporter" award this year goes to the journalist who claimed Israel kidnapped young Arab men for their organs.

Jewish Mom: Bring Back Shalit with My Children Trapped in Gaza

A Jewish woman, who fled from her brutal Arab husband, is asking the government to include her three trapped children in a deal for Shalit.

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

4th Time: Gaza terrorists attacked Egyptians building an underground “Iron Curtain” that would block weapons and drug smuggling into Gaza.

From Rockets to Roses

A few kilometers from Gaza a blacksmith and part-time computer teacher has become an artist who turns trauma into beauty, and rockets into roses.

Olmert Offered Gaza Expansion for PA State

Former Prime Minister Ehud Gaza recommended expanding Gaza, offered to give to PA area around Yatir Forest, area around Beit She'an and more.

Terrorists Fired on Sderot with Russian-Made Rockets

For the second time in a week, Gaza terrorists attacked Jewish communities in southern Israel, this time using advanced Russian-made rockets.

Hamas Celebrates 22 Years of Terror

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Gaza City to celebrate 22 years of terror attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Hasmonean Rule Reached South to Negev Highlands

Israeli archaeologists have discovered proof that the Hasmoneans conquered Gaza and the Negev.

'Egyptian Wall Won't Stop Smuggling'

Egypt is building an underground iron wall to stop smuggling into Gaza. Analyst says everyone but Israel will benefit - including the smugglers.

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

A new Internet campaign is calling for the closure of the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount until kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit is returned.

Hamas Terrorists Attack with Russian Anti-Tank Missiles

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza escalated attacks on Israel Sunday with two Russian-made anti-tank missiles that landed in a kibbutz field.

Gaza Man gets 15 Years for Fighting Terror

A Gaza man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly helping Israel fight terrorism. Hamas seeks legal path to death penalty.

Report: Gaza Arabs Wary of Tunnels

Security sources report that Gaza Arabs have grown wary of dangerous tunnel trade on the Egyptian border.

Gold-Goldstone Spar Over Who Attacked the Mosque in Gaza City

Who attacked the Gaza City mosque during Operation Cast Lead? Judge Richard Goldstone debated the issue with former Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold.

Dore Gold vs. Goldstone: What Would You Do?

Former Ambassador Dore Gold defends Israel's human rights record, challenges Brandeis students: “What would you do?”

Terrorist Gets Life for Triple Murder

A Gaza terrorist who murdered three soldiers is sentenced to life in prison.

Islamic Group Takes Credit for Goldstone

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Conference says his group initiated the Goldstone Report.

Fatah: Don't Send Us Back to Gaza

Hundreds of Fatah terrorists who escaped rival Hamas members in Gaza have asked Israel to allow them to remain in Judea and Samaria.

Farmers Demand Foreign Labor, Sales to Gaza

Farmers clashed with immigration police Monday and demanded foreign laborers. Fruit farmers want increased sales to Gaza.

Environmental Laws Don't Apply in Gaza, Say Fishermen

A Gaza fisherman said he would eat the sea turtle he caught in his net, endangered species or not. "There is too much despair for rules in Gaza."

Expert: Why Abbas Hasn't Offered Peace

Dr. Hillel Frisch talks about the split between Fatah and Hamas, and explains why Abbas has not taken the lead in offering peace.

Peres: We Won't Let Hostile Majority Judge Us

President Shimon Peres says that Israel “will not allow a majority that is hostile to Israel to judge us,” calls on UN to condemn Iran.

IDF Bombs Gaza Smuggling Tunnels After Attack on Kibbutz

The IDF and Hamas-controlled terrorists fought another hit and run battle Tuesday night. A rocket hit kibbutz fields, and the IAF bombed tunnels.

IDF Strikes Back at Gaza's Al-Qaeda Terrorists

The IDF fired seven mortar shells into Gaza in after Arab terrorists shot at Israeli workers. The terror cell said it is linked to al-Qaeda

Israel Responds to Attack, Demolishes Gaza Weapons Plant

The air force demolished a Gaza weapons plant and two smuggling tunnels following Friday's two rocket attacks.

First Time Since Cast Lead: IAF Bombs Terrorists' Car

The Air Force struck a rocket launching cell vehicle Friday night for the first time since the end of the Cast Lead campaign last January.

94-year-old Gaza-Born Jew Visits Katif Museum

A 94-year-old Jewish man born in Gaza and expelled 90 years ago visits the Katif museum and meets Jews expelled from Gaza in 2005.

IDF Videos Disprove Goldstone Report

The IDF has uploaded two videos on YouTube, apparently in response to the Goldstone report that castigated Israel for alleged war crimes

Hamas Turns Blame from Israel to UNRWA

In another sign of tension between Hamas and the UN, Gaza's leaders shift blame for deaths from Israel to UNRWA.

Gaza Attacks: Seven Mortar Rounds, Two Shootings

Gaza terrorists attacked several times on Thursday, firing a total of seven mortar shells and shooting at workers.

Gaza Heats Up: Rockets Fired, Shots at Sea

Gaza terrorists fired on southern Israel again on Monday. Israel's navy fired on a ship that refused to halt, causing a blaze.

Sirens Return to Sderot, 4 Shells Fired

Residents of Sderot ran for cover on Sunday night after weeks of relative quiet as Gaza terrorists fired a barrage of mortar shells.

Gaza 'Islamization' Continues, Schoolgirls Told 'Cover Up'

The “islamization” of Gaza continues as schoolgirls are told they must wear cloaks and cover hair. Hamas claims orders came from schools.

Report: Hamas Earns Enmity of Intl. Terror Ring

Elements within the international terrorist organization Al-Qaeda have accused Hamas of un-Islamic behavior, called for revenge.

Powerful Gaza Clan Joins Infighting

The powerful Doghmush clan of Gaza has joined fighting between Hamas and Al-Qaeda inspired radicals; Abbas slams Hamas action. Hamas blames Israel.

Hamas Ends Challenge from Al-Qaeda Group

The head of the extreme Islamist Jund Ansar Allah terrorist organization committed suicide Saturday during a clash with Hamas.

Attacks Continue – Mortar Hits Western Negev

Attacks continue from Gaza one day after Netanyahu promises fast response to terrorism.

Bibi: Gaza Attacks Will be Answered

PM Netanyahu warns that attacks from Gaza will lead to an immediate response as terrorists fire another shell on Israel.