Gaza Region

Watch: New laser system destroys terror balloons

'Lahav Or' system uses lasers to intercept incendiary and explosive balloons launched from Gaza, had 32 interceptions yesterday.

IDF attacks Hamas military positions in Gaza

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

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

Attack carried out in response to rocket fire and firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

Rocket launched at Israel from Gaza

Residents of Ashkelon hear explosion after Red Alert siren sounds. IDF confirms rocket launch from Gaza.

Netanyahu: Response to arson terror the same as to rockets

PM tells leaders of southern communities Israel is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop launch of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

Attack was carried out in response to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israeli territory.

'We will not condone terrorism from Gaza'

Public Security Minister visits Sderot: In the coming days we will know whether we are facing a broader escalation or a hiatus.

Israel closes Gaza fishing zone until further notice

Decision made in light of the rocket attack from Gaza and the firing of incendiary balloons.

IDF attacks additional Hamas targets

IDF attacks military compound used by Hamas to store rockets and weapons after Gaza rocket attack lands in Sderot home.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Retaliating for explosive balloons launched at Israeli civilians, IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and tanks attack Hamas targets in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Attack carried out in retaliation for the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israeli territory over the past week.

Israel halts entry of fuel to Gaza

Gantz orders halt to the entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip in response to incendiary balloon attacks.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF fighter jets, combat helicopters and tanks attack Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks.

Gaza fishing zone to be limited in response to arson balloons

DM Gantz restricts Gaza fishing zone to 8 nautical miles after arson balloons cause dozens of fires in southern Israel.

Balloon terror continues:

Arson balloons ignite 12 fires in Gaza envelope

Hamas continues attacks on southern Israel as attempt to smuggle thousands of balloons into Gaza is thwarted.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three days

Egypt has kept the crossing with Gaza virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Hamas warns of military response

Hamas spokesman says Palestinian "resistance groups" would not agree to a continued policy of a siege on Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Fighter jets, combat helicopters and IDF tanks attack Hamas targets in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks.

How the Mossad is operating to calm the situation in Gaza

Mossad chief spoke with senior officials in Qatar as the IDF prepares to respond to the firing of incendiary balloons.

Benny Gantz:

'If Hamas continues with terror balloons, we'll use force'

After closure of Gaza crossing, Defense Minister Gantz warns Hamas that Israel will respond with force if terror balloon attacks continue.

Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza to be closed

Kerem Shalom crossing to be closed starting Tuesday morning due to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

Balloon terror returns to south

Heads of local authorities in southern Israel call on government to respond after Gaza arson balloons cause 3 fires.

Hamas fires rockets into sea in 'message' to Israel

Gaza terrorists fire at least eight rockets into the Mediterranean as a warning message to Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas observation post

Air strike comes in retaliation for firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza towards Israeli territory.

IDF attacks in Gaza in response to firing of incendiary balloons

IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack a Hamas underground infrastructure.

Minister Hanegbi: In the end, we will have to take over Gaza

Settlement Affairs Minister says one day rocket fire from Gaza will be so intense Israel will have no choice but to take enclave over.

Hamas: Israel attacked to draw attention away from its crisis

Hamas spokesman claims Israeli retaliation is a 'message of attack' and an attempt to draw attention away from Israel's 'internal crisis.'

Miracle in Sderot: Gaza rocket shot down before hitting the city

Gaza rocket fire targets southern Israel town while locals visit drive-in movie theater. Iron Dome missile defense system shoots it down.

Balloons carrying rocket explosives land in southern Israel

Explosive charge from RPG rocket found in farm area in southern Israel, carried into Israel by balloons.

Report: EU orders Abbas to coordinate with Hamas

Will the Palestinian Authority and Hamas join together to fight Israel's plans of sovereignty?

Abbas to give a speech in Gaza

Fatah and Hamas agree to hold anti-sovereignty event in the Gaza Strip, in which PA chairman will speak.

Hamas blocks two Saudi networks from Gaza

Hamas blocks Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath from operating in Gaza over allegations of false reporting.

Report: Israel succeeded in infiltrating Hamas leadership

Hamas leader escapes Gaza on IDF ship, as Arab reports claim cooperation with Israel.

Deceptive quiet: IDF prepares for conflict with Gaza

Six years after Operation Protective Edge, the IDF remains vigilant and constantly prepares for the next round of fighting with Hamas.

Gantz: Coronavirus crisis will last at least another year

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits future site of IDF intelligence directorate base, warns Hamas against further rocket attacks.

Gaza terrorists fire 3 rockets at southern Israel

Three rockets fired from Gaza Strip into southern Israel. Two projectiles exploded in open areas; the third was intercepted.

Hamas: We arrested cell of Israeli agents

Gaza ministry claims to have arrested cell working in service of Israel, confiscated funds.

Hamas test-fires rockets to warn against sovereignty

Hamas terrorist organization launches 20 rockets into the sea to warn Israel not to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

The Goldin family's warning to Benny Gantz

Hadar's parents to Defense Minister: If we do not see actual actions to bring him back, we will change our statesmanlike path.

Gazans begin receiving Qatari payments

Hamas receives $30 million in aid from Qatar, a third of which will be distributed to 100,000 needy families.

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

Palestinian Authority: Hamas illegally taking over land

Palestinian Authority news outlet blames Hamas for taking over land, demanding a fee from those on unregistered land.

Gaza mosques to reopen after coronavirus shutdown

Hamas authorities urge worshipers to abide by social distancing requirements when mosques reopen after being closed for three months.

Gaza records first death from coronavirus

77-year-old woman from Khan Yunis dies at quarantine hospital near the border with Egypt.

Gaza to reopen restaurants for Ramadan

Gaza authorities permit restaurants to reopen but demand that precautionary measures be taken due to coronavirus pandemic.

Bennett orders halt to testing Gazans for coronavirus

IDF's decision to test Gazans for coronavirus was not coordinated with Defense Ministry, report says.

Hamas: Israel is responsible for Gaza

Senior Hamas official: All options are on the table to force Israel to help us fight coronavirus.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic

Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.

Gaza out of coronavirus test kits, officials say

Gazan officials say hundreds of people would have to remain in quarantine facilities as coronavirus test kits have run out.

PA: 20 coronavirus patients have recovered

18 patients have recovered from COVID-19 in Judea and Samaria, while two have recovered in Gaza, say authorities.

Gaza: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 13

New case of coronavirus recorded in Gaza, bringing total to 13.

Gazans ordered to wear masks and stay at home

Gaza authorities instruct residents to wear masks and instruct them to stay at home in order to curb coronavirus.

Gaza: COVID-19 shuts down 'Land Day' demonstrations

The March of Return Committee urged residents to stay away from the Israeli border for fear of contracting the coronavirus.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military posts and infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Seven new cases of coronavirus identified in Gaza

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Gaza now stands at nine.

Qatar to provide $150 million to Gaza

Qatar announces $150 million grant to support the Gaza Strip in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Two cases of coronavirus diagnosed in Gaza

Two residents of Gaza who returned recently from Pakistan test positive for the coronavirus.

Two coronavirus isolation facilities to be built in Gaza

Hamas leader reportedly oversees establishment of two coronavirus isolation facilities for people entering Gaza from Israel and Egypt.

Gaza restricts public prayers in mosques

Gaza authorities preparing for possibility of a total ban on public prayers in mosques and access to public places.