Gaza Region

IDF officer killed in Gaza op granted Chief of Staff Citation

Lt. Col. "M." posthumously awarded for his actions during the special operation in Khan Yunis on November 11th, 2018.

9,000 Arabs participate in weekly riots on Gaza border

9,200 Palestinian Arabs throw rocks, explosives and firebombs at IDF soldiers during "March of the Return" protests.

Gaza concerned over result of Israeli election

Senior Islamic Jihad member concerned Israeli election will lead to renewed contacts between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

New details emerge of planned Gaza operation

PM demanded more significant response to Gaza rockets last week, but did not bring issue up for vote at the Cabinet.

Hamas leader: Israel will pay 'heavy price' if it attacks Gaza

Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya claims Israeli threats to carry out military operation in Gaza do not scare the "resistance organizations".

'There may be no option other than a war with Hamas'

PM Netanyahu talks about Joint Arab List's demands from Blue and White, and the security situation on the Israel-Gaza border.

More than 5,000 Arabs participate in weekly border riots

Hamas claims 55 rioters injured in weekly "March of the Return" protests along the Gaza border.

IDF raises level of alert

IDF raises its level of alert out of concern that Gaza terrorist organizations will expand the range of the rocket fire.

IDF attacks 15 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashdod and Ashkelon.

Israeli drone falls in Gaza

IDF says that a drone fell in southern Gaza overnight. Incident being investigated. PA report says drone is in hands of Hamas.

Attempt to smuggle 'IDF uniform' material into Gaza thwarted

Crossings Authority confiscates shipment containing fabric suspected of being intended for creation of fake IDF uniforms.

Foreign Minister:

'In next campaign, top Gaza terror leaders will be eliminated'

Minister Yisrael Katz says Iranian influence pushing Israel towards decisive campaign in Gaza.

IDF attacks targets in northern and central Gaza

Israel Air Force planes fired three missiles at a Hamas target in central Gaza, reports say.

Three Gazans arrested after crossing into Israel

Teenage Gazans armed with knife infiltrate Israeli territory, are arrested.

Five rockets fired at Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Gaza terrorists fire five rockets at southern Israel, one explodes in Sderot. IDF attacks Hamas targets in retaliation.

Two Gazans dead in violent border riots

Hamas vows revenge after two Arabs killed by Israeli fire in weekly "March of the Return" protests.

How Arafat smuggled terrorists into Gaza - with his own car

Just months after signing Oslo Accords with Israel, PLO chief Yasser Arafat smuggled four arch-terrorists into Gaza, using his own car.

US envoy asks UN to act to bring back missing Israelis

Jason Greenblatt sends letter to UN, asks body to continue efforts to release Israeli soldiers and civilians being held by Hamas.

IDF soldier lightly injured in Gaza border riots

IDF soldier lightly injured from grenades thrown by rioters along Gaza border.

Report: Egypt offered to improve conditions in Gaza

Egypt offered to improve conditions in Gaza in exchange for long-term ceasefire with Israel, report says.

Hamas: We will respond to an Israeli attack

Hamas sends message to Israel through Egyptian mediators that any Israeli action against the group would be met with a response.

PA: Hamas is causing the problems in Gaza

Fatah blasts Hamas, claims it is "corrupting Islamic values."

Israel - or ISIS? Gaza Strip on edge after bombings kill 3

After Israel is initially blamed, ISIS-linked group now suspected after apparent suicide bombings kill 3 Hamas officials in Gaza Strip.

Three killed in Gaza explosions

Three police officers killed in an explosions in western and southern Gaza.

MK Kisch: Major Gaza operation just a matter of time

'Hamas is crossing red line, endangering its own rule,' Likud MK says.

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

After rocket attacks, Israel cuts fuel imports into Gaza

PM Netanyahu allows Qatari money into Gaza, halves amount of diesel fuel allowed into the terrorist-controlled enclave.

Rocket attack sparks chaos at festival in southern Israel

Watch: Festival-goers run for cover as sirens sound during rocket attack. 2 rockets shot down, one lands in Israeli territory.

Qatari envoy: Our aid to Gaza helps prevent another war

Qatar's envoy to Gaza says a new payment of $10 million is expected to be distributed on Sunday to 100,000 poor families in Gaza.

Hamas working to bring explosives engineers into Judea & Samaria

Palestinian Authority sources say Hamas trains terrorists over the internet, youth see Gaza as a model of success.

9,000 Arabs riot on Gaza border

Arab rioters throw explosives, grenades, firebombs and rocks at IDF soldiers along Gaza border.

Hamas demands Islamic Jihad turn over 4 terrorists

Fearing Israeli retaliation for recent rocket strikes, Hamas demands Islamic Jihad turn over terrorists who launched the rockets.

IDF warns:

'Terrorists will harm Gazans as well'

IDF spokesman in Arabic addresses residents of Gaza, says terrorist rocket attacks will halt measures to improve residents' lives.

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on the south.

'Next Gaza war will be harsher than Protective Edge'

Minister Akunis warns Hamas if it launches another conflict Israel will respond with harsher measures than 2014 war.

Hamas threatens escalation

Hamas demanding additional electricity from Israel and the Qatari money by the end of the week, reports say.

Hamas drafting Gazans for border protests

Terror organization searches for people to fill positions of all ranks, urges participation in violent border riots.

'Point the weapons at the Zionist enemy'

Palestinian organizations call on PA security forces to stop security coordination with Israel and point their weapons at the Zionist enemy.

Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza

Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday, and perhaps bring with him funds for needy families.

Senior Political Official:

'Israel encouraging countries to take in Gazans'

Senior political official says Israeli government attempting to convince other countries to accept Arabs who wish to leave Gaza.

'I identified five suspicious figures'

Corporal B identified a number of armed terrorists near the border fence, alerted troops and assisting in eliminating the terrorists.

Hamas: IDF kidnapping terrorists' bodies

Gaza Arabs claim Israel 'kidnapped' bodies of terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Israel.

Watch: Gaza terrorists infiltrate Israel

IDF publishes footage of armed Gaza terrorists attempting to cross into Israel Saturday night.

3 terrorists killed attempting to infiltrate Israel

Arab media reports 3 terrorists killed when IDF stopped infiltration from northern Gaza Strip overnight.

'I heard a boom and discovered the rocket parts'

Itzik Twito, a resident of Sderot for the past 40 years, was in the protected space when three rockets were fired towards his city.

IDF foils attempt to infiltrate into Israel

IDF soldiers identify several armed terrorists near border fence in northern Gaza. IDF helicopter and tank fires at them.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas underground terrorist infrastructures in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza

Sirens sounded in Sderot and nearby Israeli communities. Iron Dome intercepts one rocket.

5,000 Arabs demonstrate along Gaza border

Incendiary balloons cause three small fires in Gaza envelope, as Arabs continue weekly riots along border.

Hamas leader praises families who support the 'resistance'

Yahya Sinwar: The Palestinian families are a strategic asset in the plan to liberate Palestine.

Israel planning 'security wall' on Gaza border

Defense establishment decides to build wall to counter terrorist infiltration from the Gaza Strip.

Armed terrorist shot after infiltrating into Israel

Armed terrorist shot after approaching border fence in northern Gaza.

IDF foils infiltration from Gaza

IDF opens fire on four armed terrorists attempting to cross into Israel from Gaza..

6,000 Arabs riot on Gaza border

Palestinian Arabs throw rocks and firebombs as part of the weekly “March of the Return” demonstrations.

Three soldiers wounded in clashes on Gaza border

Terrorist infiltrates into Israeli territory and opens fire at IDF forces. One officer moderately wounded, two fighters lightly wounded.

This is how the IDF prepares for war

IDF reveals how forces prepare for possible war with Gaza.

Message to Gazans: Iran is trying to take over Gaza

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories releases video warning Gazans of Iran's hostile activities.

ANALYSIS: How Israel could end the war with Gaza and the PA

As Iran continues to use Gaza for its proxy battle against Israel, and as PA threatens to cut ties, what can Israel do to achieve victory?

Senior PA official: There will be another confrontation soon

Official in charge of Gaza border protests warns Israel against firing at the demonstrators.

Poll: Israel not winning the conflict against Gaza

Vast majority of Israelis oppose recent ceasefire deal with Hamas, believe Israel needs tougher response to Gaza terrorism.