Gaza Region

Dichter: Military operation is the only way to end Gaza terror

Defense Committee Chairman Avi Dichter explains what Israel needs to do to end terror from Gaza, praises US for starting with economic plan.

Hamas furious at Israel's response to balloon terror

Senior Hamas member says Israel bears full responsibility for deterioration of situation near Gaza border.

Israel stops fuel transfers to Gaza

Israel stops transfer of fuel to Gaza power plant following ongoing firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israeli territory.

Arabs riot along Gaza border, dozens injured

Some 6,000 Palestinian Arabs throw rocks and explosive devices at border fence. 81 reportedly injured.

Hamas blasts Bahrain summit for 'normalizing' ties with Israel

Gaza terror group vows to fight against US-led Bahrain summit both at home "and beyond".

Egypt making efforts to promote truce with Hamas

Egyptian security delegation to visit Israel, Ramallah and Gaza to try to establish ceasefire with Hamas.

Hamas: We're entering second phase of 'ceasefire'

Hamas claims transfer of Qatari money initiated second stage of ceasefire - despite increase in incendiary balloons.

PA organizations deny firing rockets at Israel

Hamas' Haniyeh tells UN envoy that Palestinian Arab factions in Gaza are not behind two rockets fired at Israel this week.

Thousands of Arabs riot along Gaza border

Some 6,500 Palestinian Arabs confront IDF soldiers along Gaza border. 49 Arabs reportedly injured by IDF gunfire during the riots.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF warplanes and aircraft attack a number of targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas terrorist infrastructure

Israeli warplanes attack underground terrorist infrastructure in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Israel.

Incendiary balloon attack on southern Israel

6 fires in Gaza periphery caused by incendiary balloons launched from Gaza Strip today, out of 20 such fires this week.

Intelligence chief: Hamas is deterred

IDF intelligence chief says Hamas is deterred, but Islamic JIhad has 'high' explosive potential.

Islamic Jihad leader: We can fire 1,000 rockets a day

Islamic Jihad leader warns: If Israel bombs Gaza, we will bomb Tel Aviv.

Hamas leader threatens Tel Aviv

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar: If war breaks out, we will hit Tel Aviv with twice as many missiles as in 2014.

Watch: Islamic Jihad drones attack IDF tank

Gaza terrorists release video of drone use in clashes along Gaza border, attack on tank

Israel reduces Gaza fishing zone

Fishing zone in Gaza reduced to a range of up to 10 nautical miles until further notice.

Iran to transfer $500K to families of Gaza terrorists

Iran to compensate Gazan terrorists for salary cuts, Hamas-affiliated website reports.

Report: Egypt pressing Israel to implement ceasefire

Hamas closely following how Israel implements ceasefire deal, report says.

Israel to expand Gaza fishing zone

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories says fishing area in Gaza will be extended to a range of 15 nautical miles.

16 rioters injured during weekly Gaza border protests

Some 4,000 Arabs take part in weekly "March of the Return" protests - a lower number than usual, likely due to the heat.

UN agency pushes back against US call to terminate UNRWA

UNRWA, UN agency charged with aiding Palestinian refugees and their descendants, rejects call by Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt to end agency.

Israel reduces Gaza fishing zone

Israel reduces fishing zone in Gaza to a range of up to 10 nautical miles due to repeated incendiary balloon attacks.

Smuggling of millions of balloons to Gaza thwarted

Israeli authorities seize Chinese shipment of balloons colored like PA flag, ordered by Hevron Arab for use as incendiary weapons in Gaza.

Israel expands Gaza fishing zone

IDF's 'COGAT' says fishing area will now extend to 15 nautical miles from shore, 'to prevent deterioration in humanitarian situation.'

IDF closes probe into death of paraplegic Gaza protester

Israeli military says 'no evidence' that IDF soldiers responsible for death of paraplegic Gaza protester who died during border protests.

Ahmed Tibi's fake news

IDF clarifies that contrary to claims of MK Tibi, parents of Gazan girl who died of cancer did not want to enter Israel with her.

Firebomb launched from Gaza lands in IDF base

Explosive device found in IDF base was one of 30 sent into Israel.

Watch: Fires in Gaza Envelope

Rioters from Gaza launch Molotov Cocktails into Israel, starting fires in five locations.

10,000 riot along Gaza border fence

Rioters burn tires, throw stones and explosives in Nakba Day protests.

IDF completes preparations around Gaza for 'Nakba Day'

IDF closes sites, reinforces troops near Gaza border, out of concern for violence, escalation.

Qatar to provide aid to Gaza for six months

Qatari envoy says his country will continue providing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip for another six months

IDF to Gazans: The terrorism only hurts you

IDF's Arabic language spokesman to Gazans: For your safety, stay away from the security fence.

Qatari millions enter Gaza

Qatar distributes $100 to Gaza families as part of deal after terror groups launch 700 rockets at Israel.

Report: Israel to begin easing restrictions on Gaza tomorrow

Israel to allow $30 million from Qatar, allow fuel, more goods into Gaza.

Israel to reopen crossings to Gaza

Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings to Gaza will open after being shut down following rocket fire.

'Netanyahu has abandoned the south'

Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah slams PM Netanyahu for failing to exert force in Gaza, working with 'extremist' coalition partners.

Rioter killed along Gaza-Israel border

6,000 Gazans demonstrate along the Gaza border, throw explosive devices at IDF soldiers.

Israel lifts Gaza fishing ban as calm returns

IDF permits Gaza fishing boats to return to Gaza coast, ending temporary ban imposed during Gaza attacks on Israel.

Gaza fishing area to reopen

Fishing area in the Gaza Strip to reopen to 12 nautical miles on Friday.

Hamas: The rockets convinced Israel to implement calm

Deputy Hamas leader says that, despite the truce, the situation remains fragile.

Islamic Jihad: We are preparing rockets

Islamic Jihad spokesman sends threatening message that if Israel does not implement the understandings, a military confrontation will erupt.

UN warns of food crisis in Gaza

UN says its agencies providing food assistance to Gaza must raise tens of millions of dollars within weeks to avoid significant aid cuts.

Gaza artists call for boycott of Eurovision

Gazan artists call on Eurovision contestants to boycott the competition, claim Israel using the event to "perpetuate oppression".

700 rockets, 240 intercepts, 4 dead: Is Iron Dome getting worse?

After latest round of attacks from Gaza leave 4 Israelis dead, 100 injured, questions mounting regarding Israel's Iron Dome defense system.

Mag. Gen. Golan:

'Give Hamas big benefits to see if solution will follow'

Former Deputy Chief of Staff says Israel should give Hamas terrorist group a 'carrot' to prevent next round of fighting after rocket barrage

Israel’s Eurovision planners say rockets won’t stop the music

Wave of rocket attacks from Gaza Strip won't interfere with upcoming Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv, say organizers.

Qatar to provide $480 million in support for PA

Qatar pledges 480 million dollars in support of Palestinian Arabs in both Judea and Samaria and Gaza.

Yair Netanyahu: 'Land for Peace leads to Land for War'

In op-ed for Breitbart, PM's son criticizes leftist policies, says that land concessions bring terrorism.

Netanyahu to approve transfer of Qatari money to Hamas

As part of ceasefire: Hamas promises to rein in Islamic Jihad, remove rioters from border, stop firing of incendiary balloons.

Number of Gazans killed in retaliatory strikes rises to 25

Two bodies discovered underneath rubble in Gaza Strip, raising number of dead in Israeli retaliatory strikes following rocket attacks to 25.

'We paid too heavy a price'

Jewish Home chief tells Arutz Sheva Israel failed to win decisive victory against Hamas or restore deterrence.

Netanyahu:

'The battle isn't over'

'We hit Hamas and Islamic Jihad with great force,' says Prime Minister Netanyahu following ceasefire agreement.

'We should have killed 700 terrorists in Gaza'

National Union chief blasts ceasefire agreement with Hamas: 'We cannot force 1.5 million Israelis to head to bomb shelters every few weeks.'

'This ceasefire achieved nothing for Israel'

Likud MK rips ceasefire agreement with Hamas, says battle with Gaza has only been delayed.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets

IDF fighter planes attack 30 terror targets belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Report: Ceasefire reached in Gaza

PA sources claim ceasefire went into effect at 4:30 a.m. Earlier, rocket barrage fired toward southern Israel.

IDF attacks office of Hamas 'interior minister'

IDF fighter jets target office of Tawfiq Abu Naim, who oversees security measures in Gaza.

ANALYSIS: How Israel can end rocket attacks from Gaza

As Hamas continues massive rocket barrage on southern Israel, what options does Israel have to remove the threat of attacks from Gaza?

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

In a joint statement published by a visiting US delegation, ambassadors express full support for Israel.