Gaza Region

Islamic Jihad: Civilian deaths will lead to war

Islamic Jihad issues call for non-violent protest marches, but also warns Israel.

'No child on this planet should have to worry about rockets'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt calls for end to violence in Gaza.

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military post after terrorists throw explosive devices at the security fence along the Gaza border.

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration in Gaza to Gazans: Hamas is wasting your money on fruitless riots.

Israel, Hamas reportedly agree on calm

Israel and Hamas, with Egyptian mediation, reportedly reach agreements on restoring calm along the Gaza border.

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

Chief of the Staff Aviv Kochavi approves plans for the preparation for expected violent riots on the Gaza border fence.

Frenchman admits gun-running

French consulate worker who smuggled weapons from Gaza to Judea, Samaria, convicted of arms dealing, Israel's Justice Ministry says.

The return of the soldiers as a demand in coalition negotiations

Professor Simcha Goldin, father of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizes the Israeli government.

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.

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Watch: Hamas in their own words

Hamas leaders and terrorists promise to 'tear the hearts out' of Israelis, 'pounce on them with knives.'

Israel makes generous offer to Hamas

Will Hamas drag us into another round of launches, rockets and red alerts less than two weeks before Israeli elections?

Blue and White leader: Kill Hamas commanders

Former Chief of Staff Ashkenazi says Israel should kill Hamas leaders, capture terrorists in their beds, and rehabilitate Gaza.

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

PM orders IDF to prepare for 'extensive campaign' in Gaza Strip following rocket attacks, says Israel fighting war on multiple fronts.

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

Army completes preparations for violence expected along Gaza border during 'Land Day' protests over the weekend.

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Terrorists in northern Gaza Strip launch balloon bombs towards Israeli territory, prompting IDF aircraft to open fire.

Hamas boasts: The occupation got our message

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh "congratulates all who fought Zionist arrogance in Gaza."

Poll: Israel's response to Gaza attacks was too soft

Majority of Israelis says IDF's response to rocket fire from Gaza wasn't strong enough, with just 3% calling reprisals 'too harsh'.

Rocket fire continues

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.

Rocket fired at Israel despite cease-fire claims

Rocket explodes near community in Eshkol Regional Council shortly after IDF removes restrictions on movement in Gaza periphery.

Political source: Gaza fighting could resume at any moment

No cease-fire reached, situation remains tense on Gaza border, senior source confirms.

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF Chief of Staff to send additional forces to southern command as attacks from Gaza continue.

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

Balloon arson from Gaza continues despite Hamas claims of a ceasefire.

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

Amid attacks from Gaza Strip, many Israelis forced to trade in their usual morning routines for emergency runs to bomb shelters.

Hamas leader:

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Senior officials in Gaza and Egypt now say rocket attack on central Israel was ordered by Iran, with aim of hurting Netanyahu in election

Likud minister: There's no perfect solution for Gaza

Minister Yuval Steinitz says 'nearly impossible' to fix Oslo, but past decade has been 'best ever' for Israel from a security standpoint.

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

PM holds security consultation in Washington over escalation with Hamas, picks targets for IAF to strike.

At least 20 rockets fired at Israel

Terrorists launch multiple rockets at Israel as air force strikes Gaza. Sderot house damaged.

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

Israeli warplanes strike offices of Hamas chairman Ismail Haniyeh as retaliation for rocket attack continues.

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

3-story structure which served as headquarters of Hamas intelligence destroyed in IDF retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF confirms that military response to rocket that injured 7 north of Tel Aviv has begun. Arab media report several airstrikes.

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF issues warning to Gaza area residents that air force will attack Gaza in near future. Rail traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot halted.

US 'outraged' by rocket attack on central Israel

American ambassador condemns firing of rocket from Gaza on central Israeli town which left seven injured.

Hamas: Rocket launch may have been caused by 'bad weather'

Gaza terrorist group denies Israel's claims it launched attack, suggest 'bad weather' may be responsible for accidental firing.

Watch: What's left of Israeli home hit by Gaza rocket?

IDF presents: These are the remains of Israeli home hit by rocket fired from Gaza Strip.

Bennett: Hamas will pay for what they did

Education Minister calls on gov't to use 'full force' of IDF to punish Hamas terrorist organization for rocket attack on central Israel.

Hamas officials: Rocket fire on central Israel was 'accidental'

Sources within Hamas tell Egypt rocket attack which injured 7 in central Israel was not intentional, say they plan to probe incident.

'A criminal attack on Israel, we will respond with force'

Netanyahu vows tough response to rocket attack on central Israel that left 7 injured. 'We will respond forcefully to this criminal attack.'

Following Gaza attacks, Netanyahu nixes AIPAC speech

PM prepares to return home early to Israel following rocket attacks from Gaza, cancelling address at annual AIPAC conference.

IDF attacks in Gaza

IDF attacks two Hamas observation posts in retaliation for throwing of explosive devices at border fence.

A call in Ramallah to boycott Israeli products

Mass marches in anticipation of Land Day scheduled for March 29 in the Ramallah area.

Hamas 'night unit' threatens escalation on Gaza border

Hamas said it will increase its launching of incendiary balloons during the day this week.

Two Gazans dead in weekly border riots

Hamas-run "health ministry" says two killed by Israeli fire as "March of the Return" border riots continue.

UN council passes measure accusing Israel of war crimes

United Nations Human Rights Council adopts report accusing Israel of war crimes during clashes with rioters on Gaza border.

Abbas: Hamas will enter the trash can of history

PA chairman blasts Hamas after beating of Fatah spokesman in Gaza.

Lions, other animals to be saved from Gaza zoo

Animal welfare organization transfers animals from Gaza zoo to Jordan.

PLO: Hamas' taxes caused the protests

PLO Executive Committee says Hamas is fully responsible for the social protests that erupted in Gaza.

PA official: Only solution is for Hamas to give up power

Senior Palestinian Arab official calls on Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza following recent violent protests.

UN condemns Hamas for suppressing protests

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Hamas for using force and violence to suppress protests against new taxes and cost of living.

Fatah says Hamas beat up one of its leaders

Senior official from Fatah movement badly beaten up in Gaza. Group says Hamas is responsible.

Hamas injures dozens of Gazans

Hamas forces continue to suppress protests against the cost of living throughout the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu and Bennett clash during Cabinet meeting

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu who agreed to increase the amount of Qatari money entering Gaza: Capitulation to terrorism.

Watch: Gazans celebrate deadly attack on Israelis

US envoy blasts Hamas after Palestinian Arabs spotted celebrating deadly terrorist attack on Israelis.

Hamas suppresses social protest in Gaza

Dozens injured as Hamas suppresses demonstrators protesting the cost of living in Gaza.

Gantz on telephone hacking: Fictional and gossipy

Benny Gantz calls to focus on restoring deterrence and not on the hacking of his cellular phone by Iranians.

IDF attacks 100 Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft attack about 100 terrorist targets belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket fire on central Israel.

Poll: Most Israelis oppose 'cash-for-calm' policy

Vast majority of Israeli voters disagree with Netanyahu’s decision to allow Qatari funds to enter Gaza.

Israeli politicians condemn rocket fire on central Israel

Politicians from across the spectrum demand action against the Gaza-based terrorist groups following attack on Gush Dan.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza, rockets fired toward south

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in response to rocket attack on central Israel. IDF Spokesperson: Hamas responsible for attack on Gush Dan.

Cruz: Our Israeli allies have an absolute right to self-defense

Senator Ted Cruz condemns rocket fire from Gaza toward Gush Dan in central Israel.

Hamas vows to act against those responsible for rocket attack

Hamas says rocket fire on central Israel was carried out without consent of Arab factions.