Gaza Region

Riots near Gaza border:

Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

Rioters throw explosive devices at border fence, attempt to cross into Israel. IDF soldiers respond.

Hamas terrorist killed in 'work accident' in central Gaza Strip

Member of Hamas' Qassam Brigades killed in explosion in Hamas facility in Deir al-Balah.

Iron Dome shoots down UAV launched from Gaza

IDF says no Israeli community was threatened by drone believed to belong to Hamas.

Hamas holds meeting to discuss local elections in Gaza

Hamas hopes local elections would be a prelude to general elections.

UN official blasts Gaza death sentences

Senior UN official denounces Hamas for sentencing several locals to death over “collaborating” with Israel.

Gaza:

Seven sentenced to death for 'collaboration' with Israel

Hamas, which runs Gaza, regularly claims to have captured “Israeli spies”, and many times it tries them and sentences them to death.

Rallies in Gaza denounce Hamas terrorist rulers

Palestinian Arabs hold number of rallies throughout Gaza denouncing Hamas and demanding improvements to quality of life.

Present, past and the Tenth of Av

In the 18 years since the withdrawal, Gaza has been transformed from a tactical nuisance into a strategic threat. Op-ed.

PA complains to ICJ in the Hague over Israel's Gaza blockade

PA parliamentarians demand Israel be treated as criminal over partial blockade of Hamas-controlled enclave.

Policy Paper: Disarmament of Gaza, part II-What is to be done?

Part II of a policy paper: What changes must occur to make a different outcome in Gaza possible? (See Link to part I below)Op-ed.

Because of the heat?

Explosions heard at Hamas military site in Gaza

Explosions heard at outpost used by Hamas for the production of weapons. Reports say the heat wave may have caused materials to ignite.

Gaza:

Four sentenced to death over providing information to Israel

Military court in Gaza sentences four who were convicted of providing information to Israel to be executed by hanging and by firing squad.

UN envoy:

'I call on all sides to observe the ceasefire'

UN envoy Tor Wennesland welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, says he is "deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries".

US welcomes Gaza ceasefire:

'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'

State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.

Egypt presents Israel with new ceasefire proposal

Proposal includes temporary ceasefire starting at midnight, and reopening of crossings. Unclear if agreement has been reached.

Nasrallah:

'Netanyahu trying to escape internal division'

Hezbollah leader claims Netanyahu is trying to escape "the disintegration of his government" by launching Gaza operation.

Gaza strikes continue:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

The command centers were used by operatives for planning and managing rocket launches in the Gaza Strip.

Operation "Shield and Arrow":

IDF strikes rocket and mortar shell launchers in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and aircraft strike approximately 15 concealed rocket and mortar shell launchers belonging to Islamic Jihad.

Hamas threatens:

'We will expand the attacks to additional targets in Israel'

Hamas spokesperson says the terrorist organizations in Gaza are cooperating with one another.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

IDF eliminates top Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza

IDF fighter jets eliminate Islamic Jihad commander Ali Ghali, who was in a hideout apartment in Khan Yunis.

UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' after rocket barrages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses concern over civilian loss of life, but also condemns rocket attacks on Israel.

Gaza journalist to INN:

'Gazans want quiet but Hamas and Islamic Jihad don't care'

Sami Obeid blames Israel for current conflict, says leaders of Gaza and Israel don't care who suffers in battle.

UAE condemns Gaza strikes, calls for halt to 'escalation'

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Israeli authorities to “halt escalation and avoid exacerbating tension".

White House:

'Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people'

White House National Security Council says US is closely following Gaza situation, after Israel eliminated three Islamic Jihad leaders.

Ambassador Erdan demands:

'Condemn the firing of rockets at Israeli citizens'

Israel's UN Ambassador sends letter ahead of Security Council meeting on Gaza: Israel has the right to defend its people and sovereignty.

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IDF strikes terrorists prepping anti-tank missiles in Khan Yunis

IAF attacks terrorists who were preparing to fire missiles at Israel amid Operation Shield and Arrow.

Ex-POW coordinator:

'This will be short, minor round, Hamas won't get involved'

Former coordinator for negotiating the return of POWs and MIAs Yaron Blum says Operation Shield and Arrow was well-timed.

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Aftermath of Israeli airstrike on terrorists in Gaza

Building in Gaza on fire after IDF airstrike that eliminated three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists as part of Operation Shield and Arrow.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Home Front Command instructs residents of communities near border with the Gaza Strip to remain in shelters until further notice.

After eliminating top terrorists:

IDF attacks 10 Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza

IDF continues striking Islamic Jihad targets as part of operation "Shield and Arrow".

Hamas denies progress in prisoner exchange deal with Israel

Palestinian Arab official denies Netanyahu's remarks on progress in negotiations on a prisoner exchange deal.

National Security Advisor:

'Normalization with Saudis is one of our central goals'

Tzachi Hanegbi welcomes US counterpart's comments on Saudi normalization: We hope there will be a breakthrough soon.

Government discussing gas field off the shores of Gaza

Government holding discussions on development of gas reservoir called "Marine", located about 30 kilometers from the shores of Gaza.

Gantz blasts government:

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

National Unity chairman criticizes the government's conduct: It's like a kindergarten, Netanyahu is unable to control his people.

Defense official:

'Doubtful we get through the summer without round of escalation'

Following rocket barrage from Gaza, defense official estimates that the situation could lead to an escalation.

Gaza Rocket Attacks:

Israeli woman whose house was hit by rocket speaks out

IDF's retaliation for rocket attacks 'was no response,' says Sderot woman whose home was damaged in rocket attack.

Hamas claims 1 killed, five injured in IDF airstrike in Gaza

Gaza officials say man killed, five injured in Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza Strip, following rocket barrage on southern Israel.

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IDF bombs Hamas positions in Gaza Strip after rocket attacks

IDF refuses to confirm ceasefire reached with Gaza terrorists.

After tense night:

Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

UN committee to PA:

'Investigate disappearance of Israelis in Gaza'

UN Committee tells PA to investigate disappearance of Israeli citizens Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are held in Gaza.

'Press on with the struggle':

Iranian President delivers rare speech to Gaza rally

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gives speech to rally in the Gaza Strip on the occasion of Al-Quds Day.

Report:

Iran coordinating attacks on Israel with Hamas and Hezbollah

Head of IRGC's Quds Force, Esmail Ghaani, recently met with terrorist leaders across the region, including some operating in Syria and Iraq.

Hamas official:

'May Allah bring annihilation upon the Jews'

Watch: In Friday sermon, Hamas official refers to Jews as "filthy animals" and "brothers of apes and pigs".

IDF strikes terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip

The IDF struck two terror tunnels and two weapon manufacturing sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization

After Gaza Rocket Attacks:

Ben-Gvir calls for 'heads to roll in Gaza'

'We need to do more than bomb sand dunes.' National Security Minister calls to convene security cabinet after Gaza rocket attacks.

Hamas convicts six 'collaborators' with Israel

Military court in Gaza Strip convicts six people of "collaboration" with Israel, sentencing two of them to death.

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Hamas launches missiles at Israel Air Force planes

Hamas' military arm releases video documenting firing of anti-aircraft missiles at Israel Air Force planes.

Watch: IAF shoots down drone from Gaza

IDF publishes footage of UAV which was brought down over Gaza this morning.

Israeli authorities foil Jerusalem terror plots

Terror cell in Judea and Samaria, directed by terrorists in the Gaza Strip, had planned shooting attacks in Jerusalem.

Influential Islamic council issues historic fatwa against Hamas

Iraq-based Muslim religious body calls Hamas 'inhumane,' rules it is prohibited to 'pray for, join, support or finance' terrorist group.

Terrorist bombing attack near Gaza border

IDF tank opens fire after army bulldozer bombed near border with the Gaza Strip.

Missing soldier's mother:

US Jewish leaders must aid in return missing Israelis

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, tells Conference of Presidents delegation of how Hamas has held her son's body for nearly a decade.

Hours after Shechem operation:

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.

Following Saturday rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.

Sirens sounded in Gaza frontier towns

IDF reports machine gun fire likely triggered emergency sirens, says no Iron Dome interceptors launched.

Report:

Hamas preparing for military confrontation with Israel in 2023

Lebanese newspaper claims that terrorist organizations decided to prepare for the possibility of an imminent round of military conflict.

Gaza:

Hundreds of thousands gather to celebrate Fatah's anniversary

Hamas allows celebration to take place despite its longstanding feud with Fatah and failed attempts to reconcile.

Hamas leader threatens Israel:

'We will topple every one of your governments'

Hamas leader in Gaza Strip threatens Netanyahu: We are capable of overthrowing any of your governments.

Following rocket fire:

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site

Fire opened at Israeli jets during strike, and sirens sound in open areas in southern Israel.

UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools

Agency tasked with helping "Palestinian refugees" condemns tunnel found underneath one of its schools, but makes no mention of Hamas.