Gaza Region

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hezbollah announces that Wednesday will be a "day of rage" following rocket which hit Gaza hospital and was blamed on Israel.

IDF official statement:

'It is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza'

IDF says additional review found that is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza.

President Herzog:

'Shame on media who swallow the lies of Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

President Isaac Herzog responds to explosion of Islamic Jihad rocket in Gaza hospital which was blamed on Israel.

Hamas claims hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

IDF investigating claims if blast was caused by ammunition depot explosion or failed rocket launch.

Senior Hamas military commander eliminated in Gaza

Ayman Nofal, head of Hamas Central Gaza Brigade and main coordinator with other terror groups, killed in airstrike, Hamas announces.

Top Hamas official who handled Shalit file eliminated

Osama al-Mazini, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, eliminated in Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip.

IDF responds to Hamas video:

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

IDF on video of Israeli who was abducted to the Gaza Strip: Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organization.

Are Gaza Civilians Considered Innocent?

How innocent is the mother of a terrorist who encouraged her child to commit murder and rejoiced when he did so?

Herzog at Knesset:

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

President opens Winter Session of the 25th Knesset: 'This House must mirror the unity of our nation at this time.'

US report:

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

UN chief to Hamas:

'Release all hostages without conditions'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also urges Israel to allow access for humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Defense minister shows Senators proof Hamas stopping evacuations

Minister Yoav Gallant meets bipartisan Senate delegation, shares videos of Hamas atrocities during Simchat Torah massacre.

IDF Spokesman to Gazans:

'Get out for your own safety'

Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari reacts to murder of construction worker by Hezbollah, says IDF preparing for next stage of war against Hamas.

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas actively blocking Gazans from evcauating 'sinister'

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus notes that Hamas is attempting to physically block civilians from following IDF instructions to evacuate.

Tens of thousands of troops prepare to enter Gaza

NYT reports goal of ground assault will be elimination of Hamas leadership in Gaza City following worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

Biden on Hamas attack:

'The worst massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust'

US President denounces Hamas attack on Israel, notes the organization is using Gazans as human shields.

British author Douglas Murray:

'Only Israelis are asked to respond proportionately to terror'

Britain-based author and journalist Douglas Murray fires back when asked whether Israel’s strikes in Gaza are a “proportionate response”.

During raids in Gaza:

IDF finds bodies of several missing Israelis

IDF Spokesperson's Unit states that IDF conducted raids in the territory of the Gaza Strip in an effort to locate hostages.

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IDF destroys Hamas drone launch sites on Gaza roofs

'This is another example of how Hamas uses civilian buildings for military purposes,' IDF says.

INTO THE FRAY

Gaza-The collapse of conventional wisdom

The political rationale of the Gaza conflict is mirrored in the inexorable logic of an algorithm ignored by Israel's policy-makers.Opinion..

IDF to UN:

'Gazans should relocate to the south within 24 hours'

UN spokesperson: It impossible for such a movement to take place without humanitarian consequences. IDF strikes on Gaza continue.

IDF conducts extensive strike in Gaza

Gazan “health ministry” reports 51 dead and 281 wounded in overnight air strikes.

IDF spokesman:

Hamas badly damaged, has difficulty functioning in Gaza now

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says IAF strikes on Gaza have dealt significant damage to Hamas, Gaza periphery still a combat zone.

Where is the Red Cross?

Why have we not heard the Red Cross demand to visit the hostages in Gaza? Why has it not demanded that their well being be ensured?

Defense Minister:

'We're going on full offence, Gaza will never be what it was'

Minister Yoav Gallant meets soldiers who fought in the south, tells them they will not be restrained in the war against Hamas.

COGAT head to Hamas:

'You wanted hell, you will get hell'

Major General Ghasan Alyan says Gaza residents are celebrating the massacre of 900 people rather than being shocked.

A simple guide to understanding the Hamas-Israel War

Read the answer to the question: What do I tell my friends about Israel's actions in Gaza?

Overnight:

Two terrorists eliminated, rocket barrage on Gaza border towns

IDF troops exchange fire with terrorists at Sa’ad junction, kill two. Meanwhile, barrages fired at border towns and IAF strikes in Gaza.

IDF strikes weapons compound, Islamic Jihad meeting point

The IDF is continuing to strike the Gaza Strip from the sea and the air.

Don't believe the lies:

Hamas massacre was only possible because Gaza is not occupied

Anti-Israel forces have changed and twisted the meaning of words in order to find Israel guilty of crimes it did not commit.

Extensive attack in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas structure, rocket barrage on the south

IDF Spokesperson's Unit: IDF aircraft continue to strike in the Gaza Strip and severely degrade the capabilities of Hamas.

The new 9/11

The same evil that struck New York and Washington in 2001 has now claimed hundreds of lives in Israel.  How could it happen again?

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IDF strikes 10 Hamas targets in Gaza after terror war launched

Israel retaliates against Hamas targets in Gaza after hundreds of Israelis murdered in unprovoked attack.

Israel's response must ensure that what was will no longer be

There is no backing down, the whole Muslim world is watching to see how we respond. Opinion.

Terrifying video:

Woman kidnapped on motorcycle to Gaza

Man says he discovered his brother and sister were missing - from a video posted on the internet.

This time, they must totally lose

No pity, no international considerations. No UN and ICJ. We have to make them hurt. A lot. And then take back Alei Sinai, Nisanit and Dugit.

During Simchat Torah:

General closure in Judea and Samaria, Gaza crossings to close

Following assessment, general closure will be placed on Judea and Samaria and crossings to Gaza Strip will be closed during Simchat Torah.

Gallant warns Hamas: We won't hesitate to use our full force

Defense Minister warns Gaza terrorists over border riots during Yom Kippur War commemoration.

IDF continues to strike Hamas targets in Gaza

The IDF struck a military post belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip

Following balloon attacks:

IDF strikes Hamas military posts in the Gaza Strip

The two posts which were struck are located in the areas of the centers of Bureij and Jabalya where violent riots have been taking place.

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza

Gazans riot near border, fire towards IDF soldiers; IDF responds.

IDF strikes three Hamas military posts in Gaza Strip

IDF strikes three Hamas military posts after incendiary balloons spark fire near border.

For the first time in 2 years:

Incendiary balloons spark fire near Gaza border

Incendiary balloons flown across Gaza border into Israel spark fire near kibbutz.

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Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

Violent riot occurs in northern Gaza Strip. Security forces respond after being fired at.

During border riots:

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip

IDF aircraft strikes military post belonging to Hamas during violent riot adjacent to security fence.

Watch: IED explodes during Gaza border riot

Rioters on the Gaza border attempted to throw a large IED into Israeli territory, which exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Israel warns Hamas:

'There will be a response to any firing of rockets from Gaza'

Senior IDF officials warn Hamas through mediators that Israel will retaliate to rocket fire from Gaza during the upcoming holidays.

Security forces intercept explosives shipment from Gaza

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle explosives from the Gaza Strip, hidden within a clothing delivery.

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.