Gaza Region

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.

At least 21 dead in Gaza fire, Israel offers assistance

Fire breaks out in Gazan city of Jabalia during family party.

Hamas arrests two Gazans who fired rockets towards Israel

Hamas reportedly arrests two Salafists who violated ceasefire by firing four rockets towards southern Israel last week.

Following rocket fire:

IDF attacks Hamas rocket development complex

Fighter jets strike underground military site used as rocket development and production complex.

Rocket attack in southern Israel

Warning sirens sounded in multiple towns in western Negev near the Gaza Strip.

IDF: No general closure during holiday

IDF issues update regarding general closure in Judea and Samaria, crossings to and from Gaza.

UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'

United Nations condemns Gaza’s Hamas rulers after five Palestinian Arabs were executed, two of them for helping Israel.

Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel

Hamas executes five people, two of them for "collaborating with the occupation".

Islamic Jihad terrorists display rockets during parade in Gaza

Dozens of Islamic Jihad terrorists display life-sized replicas of rockets, in a show of defiance after Operation Breaking Dawn.

Enough rounds of fighting in Gaza, it is time for victory

The IDF looks for every possible way to maintain peace even if the very heavy cost is the complete loss of deterrence.

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

The Arabs in Gaza will start firing again the moment they decide it’s in their interests to do so. We have no deterrence. Op-ed.

Reporters in Gaza have never been free and aren’t now

Hamas’s suppression of negative coverage is intense and brutal. Don't believe the reports from Gaza. Op-ed.

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

'Shameful'

Erdan blasts Democrat who accused Israel of killing Gazans

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after Congresswoman Cori Bush accuses Israel of killing children in Gaza.

Hamas:

'The Israeli government is lying to its people'

Hamas official claims: The occupation government is lying to its public about the fate of the Zionist prisoners.

Prepared for any scenario to protect the residents of the south

'Breaking Dawn' has ended, yet Lieutenant Yair Haberman says that the task of protecting the residents of the Gaza border region continues.

Lapid thanks Egypt's President Sisi for ceasefire efforts

Lapid speaks to President of Egypt, says Egypt has a very significant role in maintaining regional stability and security.

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations condemns Islamic Jihad rocket attacks: We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Report: Islamic Jihad refuses humanitarian cease-fire

Israeli govt. wants to prevent humanitarian situation in Gaza from deteriorating to ensure Hamas does not enter the fighting.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.