Gaza Region

Israel transfers 1,000 vaccines to Gaza

Israel passes 1,000 vaccines to Gaza, following request from Palestinian Authority.

Islamic Jihad blasts Israeli refusal to allow vaccines into Gaza

Senior Islamic Jihad official says Israel operates like an "organized crime entity that commits crimes against humanity".

Gaza: New legislation against women's rights

Hamas' Islamic Council publishes new legislation, limiting women's rights in Gaza.

Hamas court rules: Women must travel with male guardian

Hamas-run Islamic court in Gaza rules ruled that women require the permission of a male guardian to travel.

PA accuses Israel of preventing vaccines to Gaza

PA official claims Israel prevented 2,000 doses of Russian vaccine from entering Gaza.

Qatar confirms plan for natural gas pipeline in Gaza

Qatari envoy to Gaza says the project will be completed within two or two and a half years from the time the work begins.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

This is the first time in years that Egypt has opened the crossing for more then a few days at a time.

Qatar to provide $360 million grant to Gaza

Qatar approves $360 million grant that will be transferred in installments until December.

Gaza explosion injures 36

Gazans injured after weapons stored in civilian home exploded. 'The ones who pay the price are innocent civilians,' IDF spokesman says.

Israel to give coronavirus vaccines to Gaza?

Israel will provide additional doses of coronavirus vaccine to health professionals in Gaza, notice says.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF tanks attack Hamas military posts in retaliation for the firing of a rocket towards southern Israel.

Belgium: Gazans filmed skating through Jewish area with PLO flag

'They're morons.' Gazan brothers skate through Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp on Shabbat with PLO flag, demand Jews say 'Free Palestine'.

Hamas credits Abbas rival for aid to Gaza

Hamas thanks Mahmoud Dahlan, longtime rival of PA chairman, for his help in securing assistance to Gaza from the UAE.

Hamas arrests Salafist for tearing down poster of Soleimani

Arrest comes ahead of the first anniversary of the elimination of Soleimani in a US drone strike in Baghdad.

Goldin family protests transfer of vaccines to Gaza

Family petitions Supreme Court against supply of coronavirus vaccines to Hamas-controlled Gaza as long as Hamas holds Israelis captive.

No Israeli is safe and secure until all Israelis are

We need to adopt the message that if in Sderot parents have to worry about rockets, we all must pressure the government to stop them. Op-ed.

Officer sent to prison after tank accidentally fires on Gaza

Platoon commander jailed for 7 days over failures which led to tank firing on Gaza by mistake.

Coronavirus continues to rapidly spread in Gaza

Rate of coronavirus infections in the Gaza Strip ranges from 30 to 45 percent, says PA health official.

Gaza braces for record high in coronavirus infections

The 'Ministry of Health' in Gaza estimates that in the coming weeks, the number of virus infections will see a significant rise.

IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gaza

IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gazan territory during exercise. Damage to abandoned structure identified.

Hamas receives coronavirus test kits from WHO

Gaza "health ministry" says it received 19,500 kits from the WHO but they are only enough for eight days.

Hamas Gaza leader contracts coronavirus

Hamas leader who warned Israelis would not be able "to breathe" diagnosed with COVID-19.

Gaza approaching full lockdown due to coronavirus

Authorities in Gaza considering enforcing a full lockdown amid continuing rise in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus spreading in the Gaza Strip

PA "health ministry" reports 14 new deaths from coronavirus over past 24 hours, and 891 new cases in Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructure and military training complex in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Gaza rocket hits factory in Ashkelon

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in warehouse of a factory in industrial area of Ashkelon without causing any physical injuries.

Lightning doesn’t strike twice

Is lightning really responsible for rocket fire against Israel over the weekend - as it allegedly was in a rocket launch last year? Op-ed.

UN agency chief fears 'disaster' in Gaza as funding runs dry

UNRWA pins its hopes on Biden unseating Trump and renewing funding for UNRWA.

PM to Hamas: Don't try us

Prime Minister says Gaza terrorists will pay 'heavy, very heavy' price if rocket fire continues.

Did lightning cause Gaza rocket attack?

Defense officials speculate last night's rocket attacks may have been accidental, triggered by weather.

Hamas threatens UNRWA

Hamas outraged over UNRWA decision not to pay workers' salaries, warns against harm to "Palestinian refugees".

Hamas wants calm, but the situation in Gaza is volatile

If Biden lifts sanctions on Iran, Hamas could shift fully to the Iranian axis - bringing in money and Tehran's influence. Op-ed.

Gaza announces new coronavirus lockdown

Increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Gaza leads Hamas authorities to declare a lockdown in red areas.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for four days

Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has been virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Hamas releases three arrested for Zoom conference with Israelis

Gaza’s Hamas authorities release three Palestinian Arabs who were jailed for holding an online video conference with Israeli participants.

IDF strikes Hamas military targets

Attack comes in response to the firing of two rockets from Gaza toward Ashkelon.

2 rockets fired from Gaza

Iron Dome intercepts one rocket fired towards Ashkelon.

Protest against UNRWA held in Gaza

Hundreds of demonstrators demand that UNRWA not cut back on the services it provides to "Palestinian refugees" despite the budget deficit.

IDF: Newly discovered terror tunnel was dug by Hamas

Defense establishment determines that tunnel which penetrated into Israeli territory near Khan Yunis was intended for use by Hamas.

IDF uncovers Gaza terror tunnel

IDF announces discovery of attack tunnel leading from southern Gaza Strip into Israel

From a Gaza mosque to an IDF combat unit fighting in Gaza

Yaron Avraham opens up about his journey to Judaism from radical Islam.

Defense establishment prepares for escalation in Gaza

Israel, Hamas in talks to transfer $100 million from Qatar to Gaza. Southern Command preparing for security deterioration if talks fail.

Rocket launched from Gaza

No casualties recorded after rocket explodes in Eshkol region.

ANALYSIS: No new dawn in the Middle East after Abraham Accords

Do the peace deals with UAE, Bahrain herald the beginning of a 'New Middle East' as predicted by Shimon Peres?

Hamas threatens Israel following retaliatory airstrikes

'The occupation will pay the price', Hamas vows, saying it will 'increase' its attacks on Israel after IDF retaliates for rocket attacks.

Watch: Israeli airstrikes hit terrorist positions in Gaza

Israeli warplanes strike Hamas positions in Gaza Strip after terrorists fire rockets at Israel, injuring six.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza border as Gaza terrorists fire at the region.

Hamas demands coronavirus equipment

Israel, Hamas, in talks for prisoner swap, coronavirus aid, report says.

ANALYSIS: Changing strategies in Hamas' stand-off with Israel

After signing ceasefire with Israel, Hamas looking to use coronavirus crisis to turn Gaza popular opinion in its favor.

'The ceasefire will last two months, more or less'

Commander of the Gaza Division speaks to residents of Kibbutz Be'eri on the Gaza border, comments on ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Goldin family:

'Netanyahu makes peace in exchange for dollars for Hamas'

Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's parents furious over ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Hamas: 'The Zionists will sit in bomb shelters'

Hamas spokesman says terror organization will 'remove the siege' in any way possible. 'All options are open.'

Will Israel give Gaza COVID-19 aid in exchange for end to arson?

Hamas asks Israel for help in dealing with recent coronavirus outbreak. If Israel accepts, it will be on one condition.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

Attack carried out in response to the continued firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

24 fires break out as balloon terrorism continues

24 fires break out in communities near the Gaza border as a result of continued firing of incendiary balloons.

IDF bombs Hamas weapons factory following rocket attacks

Israel carries out second round of airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after rockets fired into Israeli territory.

Rockets fired toward Israel, IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Six rockets fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory shortly after IDF attacks infrastructure and Hamas military post.

Gaza reports 40 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases in Gaza stands at 117, including 80 in population concentrations and 37 in isolation centers.

Watch: Fighting the fires caused by arson terror

Eshkol Regional Council Chairman: Residents are losing patience with government's failure to stop arson, explosive balloons from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

Attack in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.