Gaza Region

Father of Hadar Goldin:

'The leaders are suffering from post-trauma because of Hamas'

The family of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body is being held Hamas, to begin protest march towards the Gaza Strip.

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Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF releases documentation showing Hamas military assets such as tunnels, weapons facilities embedded in civilian areas.

Mansour Abbas:

'Thanks to us, tens of thousands of Gazans work in Israel'

MK Mansour Abbas says Ra'am works to strengthen the power of Arab society, and this will be to the benefit of the Palestinian issue.

Hamas sea-smuggling attempt thwarted at Egyptian border

Vessel with supplies meant for Hamas seized while attempting to reach Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

Bullet found in community of Netiv HaAsara fired from Gaza.

Rocket fire resumes

Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

IDF confirms two rockets were fired towards Israeli territory. One rocket intercepted, the other lands in open area.

AP brass attend reopening of Gaza office

Previous office was in a building bombed by Israel during Guardian of the Walls for housing Hamas operations.

Hamas and Hezbollah mulling military move against Israel

PA organizations discussing cooperation with Hezbollah in a future military confrontation with Israel.

Military drone falls in Gaza Strip, IDF investigating

IDF drone falls in northern Gaza Strip. IDF says no sensitive information has been leaked.

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Israel asked Hamas not to fire rockets on Jerusalem Day

Sources in Gaza say Israel sent a reassuring message to Hamas amid fears of a military response in response to the Flag March.

Islamic Jihad:

'We have aerial photos of towns near Gaza border'

Islamic Jihad organization presents aerial photographs obtained through intelligence-gathering missions of UAVs.

IDF shoots down unmanned aircraft launched from Gaza Strip

Drone aircraft launched from Gaza Strip shot down by Israeli forces.

IDF names officer who fell during 2018 operation in Gaza

Druze Arab named as officer who was killed during special operation in Gaza in November 2018.

Israel mulling reopening of Gaza border crossing

Despite its ability to exert economic pressure on Hamas 'from within', Israel is considering reopening the border.

Watch: Bionic limbs lift Gaza amputees self-esteem

A Qatar-funded hospital has finally introduced high-tech bionic limbs to Gazans after years of using outdated devices.

After rocket fire:

IAF attacks underground structure with chemical materials

IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza Strip following rocket attack on Sderot. Meanwhile, sirens again sound in south.

After rocket attack:

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.

Attempted smuggling of 7,000 bullets to Gaza thwarted

Customs officials in southern Israel discover 7,000 9mm bullets hidden in rolls of insulation material.

Gantz announces more relief for Gaza

Defense Minister tours Gaza Division, says number of Gazan workers allowed into Israel to be increased,

PA blasts Israel for non-compliance with UN probe

PA condemns Israel's refusal to cooperate with UN commission of inquiry into alleged crimes during clashes in Gaza last May.

IDF: Suspects crossed Gaza security fence, set truck on fire

The suspects returned to the Gaza Strip shortly after, the IDF said.

Accused 'collaborator with Israel' escapes from Gaza prison

Hamas says former commander accused of spying for Israel escaped from maximum-security prison in the Gaza Strip.

Will colleagues of slain soldier Barel Shmueli be investigated?

IDF reportedly considering investigation of response of soldiers on Gaza border to killing of comrade during violent riot.

Qatar to ensure gas supply to Gaza power plant

Qatar announces agreement to cover costs of Gaza's only power plant.

Hamas sets an ultimatum for next week

Hamas and Islamic Jihad threaten a military confrontation if Israel does not meet their demands by January 13.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad coordinating potential attack

Senior members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad meet in Gaza as terrorist prisoner continues hunger strike.

Hamas: Iran helped us develop deterrence against Israel

Hamas leader reveals that $70 million in aid from Iran enabled the development of a strategy against Israel.

Egypt urges calm after latest rocket attack

Egyptian officials call on Gaza groups to stop provocations and for Israel to accelerate arrangements agreed upon as part of May ceasefire.

Israeli tanks open fire after one wounded in Gaza border attack

Israeli construction worker building barrier along Israel-Gaza border wounded in shooting attack.

First case of Omicron recorded in Gaza

PA “health ministry” says it identified first case of Omicron coronavirus variant in the Gaza Strip.

PA and Qatar deal will bring Israeli gas to Gaza

PA, Qatar, and electric company in Gaza lay groundwork for initiative to run Gaza’s only power plant with gas from Israel.

Lapid unveils 'Economy for Security' plan

Foreign Minister: For too long, the only two options on the table have been conquering Gaza, or never-ending rounds of violence.

Difficulties in indirect negotiations with Hamas

Hamas conveys its position on prisoner exchange deal to Israel, via Egyptian mediators.

Hamas to Israel: Leave or die

A Hamas leader, speaking on the occasion of his organization's anniversary, had a succinct message for the 'occupation.'

Dutch Court: Benny Gantz not responsible for 2014 Gaza deaths

Appeals court in the Netherlands rules that Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz cannot be held liable for Gazans' deaths in 2014 operation.

Hamas announces fuel for salary agreement with Qatar

Hamas confirms agreement by which Qatar will resume subsidizing salaries of public employees by sending fuel.

Hamas planning fuel-to-cash scheme for Gaza civil servants

Hamas official says Qatar will send Gaza up to $10 million worth of Egyptian fuel a month, which the group will use to pay its employees.

Gaza: Hamas gave out candies to praise terrorist

"A Hamas terrorist opened fire in the Old City of Jerusalem", IDF announced on social media, "and praised the "heroic" terrorist"

Hamas allows children to simulate 'liberation' of Al-Aqsa

Military exhibition held in Gaza allows teens and students to view Hamas weapons and simulate “liberation” of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza

Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.

Iron Dome missile downs Hamas drone

Israel's Iron Dome missile defense network activated near Gaza border, interceptor missile launched at target in frontier area.

Watch: Gaza children sing 'Palestine is ours'

On anniversary of Balfour Declaration, children in Gaza kindergarten sing: We are your owners, oh Palestine.

Gaza terrorist arrested for arson attacks in central Israel

Gaza man was allowed into Israel for humanitarian reasons - but used entry permit to carry out arson attacks, planned stabbing attack.

Report: Hamas threatens to bring down Israeli government

Israel flexible on demands after Hamas threatened to escalate tensions before Knesset passes state budget, Lebanese newspaper says.

Report: Israel concerned Hamas will try to harm border fence

Hamas expected to attempt to damage upper barrier between Gaza and southern Israel, infiltrate Israeli territory, report says.

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border

Following situational assessment, IDF blocks several roads and sites near Gaza border.

Pandemic led to new wave of anti-Semitism online, study says

Pandemic hate: IFFSE research condemns wave of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since COVID-19 outbreak

Hamas sentences two men to death for collaboration with Israel

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

Hamas issues ultimatum to Israel: Give us $8 million by Tuesday

Hamas threatens another round of fighting if Israel does not provide money to pay its members' salaries.

Report: Hamas sets conditions for prisoner swap with Israel

Hamas reportedly tells Egyptian mediators it guarantees a ceasefire and a prisoner swap should Israel adhere to a number of conditions.

Report: Truce with Hamas in Gaza is imminent

Turkish news agency reports of breakthrough in contacts between Hamas and Egypt.

INTO THE FRAY

Lapid on Gaza - Stupid is as stupid does

Lapid’s Gaza policy proposal is one more display in an appalling catalogue of his ignorance and a grave indictment of Israeli voters. Op-ed.

'Time to restore deterrence'

Chairman of Sdot Negev Regional Council welcomes elimination of terrorists, urges similar determination towards Hamas in Gaza.

Intelligence official: No Iron Dome means attacks on Gaza

With $1 bil. in aid for Israel nixed from the U.S. budget, former Senior Intelligence Office says chances for peace will suffer most.

Ra'am MK: Operation in Gaza won't endanger the government

MK Waleed Taha confirms Bennett's remarks that an operation in Gaza will not necessarily endanger the government.

PA announces municipal elections to be held in December

PA electoral commission says municipal elections will be held in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Gaza, if Hamas allows the vote.

Qatar resumes distribution of aid to Gaza

New mechanism has Qatari aid to Gaza Strip delivered via UN, replacing previous method of suitcases full of cash.

Sa'ar: Ground operation in Gaza a possibility

Justice Minister says no solution to Gaza problem in foreseeable future. government may have to rethink paradigm with Hamas-run territory.

UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans

Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.