Gaza Region

11 fires in south caused by Gaza arson balloons

Israel readies for possible violence in response to Jerusalem Flag March.

They fired towards the Gaza border - and were removed from IDF

IDF: Commander who ordered tank to fire at uninvolved Gazans near border will be removed from his position.

Photos show Hamas tunnel discovered under UNRWA school

Kan News publishes photos of tunnel shaft exposed under UNRWA school yard in Gaza City.

Hamas admits responsibility for balloon terrorism

Senior Hamas official: The resistance determines the form of solidarity, from the burning balloon to an open confrontation.

Drones and weapons seized on their way to Gaza

Civil Administration employees help thwart more than 1,000 attempts to smuggle mail packages containing military equipment into Gaza Strip.

UNRWA admits terrorists dug a tunnel underneath Gaza school

UNRWA says it likely revealed a tunnel beneath one of its schools that was used by terrorist groups during recent fighting with Israel.

Al-Jazeera publishes new footage of Gilad Shalit in captivity

Hamas publishes new footage of Shalit and a recording of an "Israeli prisoner" saying, "I hope the State of Israel still exists."

Israel believes breakthrough in returning Hamas captives close

Israel has changed its policy on humanitarian aid to Gaza to force issue of missing soldiers and civilians.

Egypt: Political situation makes Israel drag feet on ceasefire

Egyptian official says Israel's difficulties in forming a government has complicated efforts to strengthen ceasefire, rehabilitate Gaza.

Hamas bans imports of Israeli fruits

Move comes in response to Israel banning the export of vegetables from Gaza.

Rebuild Gaza? Why

Just like that, overnight, it’s a different America, a country that now tolerates the PLO flag hoisted from DC to Jerusalem. Op-ed.

UNRWA's Gaza director recalled following comments on IDF strikes

Gaza director of UNRWA called in for consultation after causing an uproar with comments on the IDF's precision in Gaza strikes.

Democrats urge Blinken to press Israel on Gaza reconstruction

17 Democratic Senators write to Secretary of State, urge him to press Israel to allow materials for reconstruction into Gaza.

'Child' killed in IDF Gaza strike found to be teenage terrorist

17-year-old Gazan listed as 'child' victim of Israeli airstrikes revealed to be terrorist from the Mujahideen Brigades.

Israel sets conditions for Gaza ceasefire

Netanyahu met with Egyptian intelligence chief and demanded Hamas return bodies of slain soldiers along with Israeli civilians held in Gaza.

Watch: Arab intellectual compares terrorists to Nazis

German-Egyptian intellectual says Arabs would have murdered every Jew a long time ago had they won the wars.

Canada to provide $25 million to Palestinian Arabs

Canada will provide $25 million to Palestinian Arab civilians affected by the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet his Egyptian counterpart to discuss long-term ceasefire with Hamas.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.

Report claims Israel sabotaged Hamas rockets to fall short

Source claims Israeli spies from the Mossad tinkered with hundreds of rockets months ago, making them misfire and land in Gaza.

Secretary of State Blinken:

'US understands Israel wants its soldiers - but Gaza needs hope'

US Secretary of State warned Israel that evicting Arab squatters in Sheikh Jarrah and law enforcement on Temple Mount could lead to violence

How the IDF destroyed the Hamas 'Metro'

Years of work and new intelligence-gathering technologies prepared the IDF to destroy Hamas tunnel system stretching hundreds of miles.

Qatar to provide $500 million for Gaza reconstruction

Qatar announces it will provide $500 million for the reconstruction of Gaza following recent round between Hamas and Israel.

Senior Hamas leader: Israel doesn't have the right to exist

Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar denies Hamas fired rockets at Israel from civilian areas.

Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'

US President speaks to Egyptian counterpart following the ceasefire in Gaza which was agreed upon last week.

Netanyahu approves entry of humanitarian equipment into Gaza

Hadar Goldin's family livid: The Israeli leadership has simply lost its moral compass and the ability to distinguish between good and evil.

'The people demand victory': New campaign slams Gaza ceasefire

Victory Project launches new billboard campaign protesting Israel's agreement to ceasefire with Hamas.

'Let Israel crush Hamas and demilitarize Gaza'

Protesters gather outside of IDF headquarters, demanding government crush terrorism both in Gaza and inside Israel.

Defense Min. approves confiscation of equipment bound for Hamas

DM Gantz signs five administrative orders for confiscation of chemicals believed to be intended for Hamas' military wing.

Israel to change way Qatari money is transferred to Gaza

Discussions on the issue have been taking place in recent days in order to examine the appropriate mechanisms for monitoring money.

Saudi King criticizes 'Israeli aggression in Jerusalem'

Saudi King speaks to PA chairman, says kingdom will pressure Israel’s “occupation government”.

Abbas speaks to Blinken: Stop the Israeli aggression

US Secretary of State phones PA chairman following Gaza ceasefire.

Jordanians celebrate 'victory of resistance' against Israel

Thousands demonstrate in Jordan following latest Gaza fighting, chant "death to Israel".

'Senior Hamas leaders could still be targeted'

Defense Minister: Israel will not allow a “trickling” of rockets or incendiary balloons. If they challenge us, we will continue to fight.

Iran hails Arabs' 'historic victory' against Israel

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Muslim states to support Palestinian Arabs militarily and financially and help rebuild Gaza.

4,300 rockets in 11 days of combat

About 4,360 attempts to fire rockets at Israel made during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Poll: Democrats blame Israel, not Hamas, for Gaza conflict

Americans evenly divided over who is to blame for fighting between Israel and Hamas - but poll shows wide partisan divide.

Blinken welcomes ceasefire, will visit region soon

Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, welcomes ceasefire in Gaza.

Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.

Ceasefire goes into effect

Rocket barrage on the south, one person injured

Gaza terrorists fire barrages before ceasefire begins. One rocket directly hits building in Eshkol Regional Council, injuring one person.

Abbas: Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

PA chairman vows to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" in Gaza.

Haley rips AOC over criticism of Israel

Former Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza.

IRGC commander hails rocket attacks on Israel

Major General Hossein Salami: Israel is broken, frustrated and downcast.

IDF:

'We've tried to eliminate Hamas supreme military chief - twice'

Israel's military confirms it tried at least twice to assassinate Mohammed Deif during ongoing Gaza counter-terror operation.

France pushing for Gaza ceasefire at UN

France planning to bring forward resolution at UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Gaza Rocket Attacks:

2 killed as rockets pound southern Israel

2 dead, 9 injured after rocket fire on southern Israel resumes. IDF eliminates terror cell armed with anti-tank missiles.

IDF: 160 terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Israel destroys 15 kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels overnight as anti-terror operation in Gaza continues.

Watch: IDF fighter jets strike main Hamas center in Gaza

IDF fighter jets struck the main operations center of the Hamas internal security forces in northern Gaza

Jordan's King: Intensive diplomacy to end Israeli operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says his kingdom is involved in intensive diplomacy to halt “Israeli military escalation”.

Report: Gaza ceasefire efforts resume

Diplomatic source says UN Special Coordinator has been holding extensive talks with all sides on a ceasefire in Gaza.

AP calls for probe of Israeli strike on media building in Gaza

AP’s executive editor calls for independent investigation into Israeli air strike that destroyed Gaza building housing media outlets.

Gantz: We will keep striking at Hamas and come out on top

Defense Minister: The objectives are to bring quiet, strengthen moderate forces in the region, and deny Hamas strategic capacity.

Rocket barrages continue as IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas terrorist targets, including home of its security chief, as rockets continue to be fired on southern Israel.

'Gazans are suffering because of Hamas'

Jen Psaki: Israel has the right to self-defense. Our focus remains de-escalating the situation on the ground.

Ground operation? Foreign media confused by IDF statement

International media report Israel launched a ground operation in Gaza after IDF says "ground troops are attacking Gaza".

Netanyahu: The last word has not yet been spoken

PM Netanyahu: I said that we would exact a very heavy price from Hamas, we are doing this and we will continue to do so with great force.

Rocket barrage on central Israel, Petah Tikva home hit by rocket

Sirens in Shphela, Gush Dan and the Jezreel Valley. Petah Tikva building on fire following rocket hit.

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Hamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border.

After deadly missile attack, Israel kills top Hamas officers

Hamas fires anti-tank missile from Gaza at Israeli border town, killing 1, injuring 2. 49 Gazans killed in retaliatory strikes thus far.