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US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leaders

State Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders.

US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leaders

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

IDF soldiers attacked by terrorist hurling hand grenades, but manage to capture terrorist after grenades fail to detonate.

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

Before and after:

These are the Hamas targets attacked by the IDF

IDF releases before and after photographs depicting Hamas strategic targets that were struck in the latest round of fighting.

These are the Hamas targets attacked by the IDF

Egypt calls on Israel to stop attacking Gaza

As ceasefire is agreed to, Egypt calls on Israel to "immediately stop all forms of military action" in Gaza.

Egypt calls on Israel to stop attacking Gaza

New details emerge on Gaza mission gone awry

Lt. Col. M. drew enemy fire to allow his comrades to fire at the terrorists surrounding them, losing his life in the process.

New details emerge on Gaza mission gone awry

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Following massive wave of rocket attacks by Gaza terror groups on Israel, Turkish government demands Israel refrain from responding.

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Senior Air Force Official:

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

Israeli Air Force official says IDF hitting terror targets in urban areas in Gaza, without killing anyone.'

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

6 killed as IDF retaliates in Gaza following massive barrage of rocket fire on Israel, including terrorist killed infiltrating into Israel.

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

Watch: What's it like when a rocket lands right next to you?

Residents of southern Israel film rocket landing near them during barrage of attacks from Gaza.

Watch: What's it like when a rocket lands right next to you?

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

Israeli military says 150 targets in Gaza have been hit thus far in response to Hamas attacks, in response to barrage on southern Israel.

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas' Interior Security headquarters

IDF fighter jets attack Hamas' Interior Security headquarters, disguised as a hotel in the Rimal Neighborhood.

IDF strikes Hamas' Interior Security headquarters

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gazans: Look at the pictures from 2014.

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

Danon: Act against Hamas before it is too late

Israel's UN ambassador appeals to the Security Council to condemn firing of hundreds of rockets from Gaza at Israel.

Danon: Act against Hamas before it is too late

IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas' military intelligence headquarters in the Al-Farqan neighborhood of the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

Escalation in the south

One dead as rocket hits Ashkelon home

40-year-old man killed, 40-year-old woman in critical condition as rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon.

One dead as rocket hits Ashkelon home

Watch: Anti-tank missile hits soldiers’ bus

Hamas TV publishes footage of anti-tank missile hitting bus that drove Israeli soldiers, moments after the soldiers got off the bus.

Watch: Anti-tank missile hits soldiers’ bus

WJC President calls for pressure on Hamas

Ronald Lauder expresses concern over violent escalation in Gaza, called for pressure on Hamas to cease attacks against Israeli citizens.

WJC President calls for pressure on Hamas

Watch: IDF strike on the building of Hamas' television network

IAF fighter jets target the building of the Al-Aqsa TV Broadcasting Station in Gaza City.

Watch: IDF strike on the building of Hamas' television network

200 rockets:

Israel under fire

Red alert sirens blare across southern Israel following deaths of IDF Colonel, Hamas terrorist leader. 1 hurt in mortar attack.

Israel under fire

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

Special forces soldier killed in firefight with Hamas terrorists in Gaza laid to rest in his hometown. Rivlin: 'Your dad was a hero.'

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

Bennett: They're our national heroes

Minister Bennett visits officer wounded last night in battle with Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Bennett: They're our national heroes

'It's a miracle my son came back'

IDF officer wounded during battle with Hamas terrorists regains consciousness.

'It's a miracle my son came back'

"Shameful, MK is dancing on soldier's blood'

Labor MK Shelly Yachimovich comes under fire for using death of IDF officer to condemn 'Nationality Law'.

"Shameful, MK is dancing on soldier's blood'

Fallen IDF Officer:

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

IDF officer killed during battle with Hamas terrorists to be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. Monday, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

Gaza area schools closed, train service disrupted

17 rockets fired towards Israel, three intercepted by the Iron Dome, one caused damage to a building No injuring reported.

Gaza area schools closed, train service disrupted

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

President Reuven Rivlin, Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett eulogize IDF officer killed during Gaza fighting. 'He ensured our safety.'

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

Fateful special forces operation in Gaza wasn't planned as targeted assassination of Hamas leader, IDF says.

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Liberman: Slain officer's deeds to remain classified for years

Defense Minister eulogizes IDF Lt. Col. killed in fighting with Hamas terrorists in Gaza overnight. 'Israel lost an incredible warrior.'

Liberman: Slain officer's deeds to remain classified for years

This is how a terrorist reached Netiv Ha'asara

Report: IDF post located along the route used by the terrorist who infiltrated from Gaza on Friday was removed a few weeks ago.

This is how a terrorist reached Netiv Ha'asara

Cleared for publication:

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

One officer, Lt. Col. M, killed, one injured and evacuated to hospital during IDF operation three kilometers deep inside Gaza.

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short

Prime minister expected to return to Israel from Paris a day early following the incident in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

Hamas says IDF force entered Gaza in a civilian car and "murdered" a senior Hamas official.

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

'A prize for terrorism'

Amalgor terror victims association slams government for allowing Qatar to give money to Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

'A prize for terrorism'

'Political infighting over Gaza is hurting Israel'

Construction Minister slams ministers who snipe at each other over Gaza security situation.

'Political infighting over Gaza is hurting Israel'

'The way the funds were transferred was like protection money'

Bennett attacks transfer of Qatari funds to Hamas in Gaza, explains why Jewish Home requested another hearing on the 'Sa'ar Law.'

'The way the funds were transferred was like protection money'

PA: Hamas sold Palestinian blood for money

Fatah livid after Hamas agrees to receive Qatari money that was transferred through Israel.

PA: Hamas sold Palestinian blood for money

Hamas leader: There's no deal with the 'occupation'

Yahya Sinwar says ceasefire with Israel had not been achieved, despite the fact that Hamas received $15 million in cash provided by Qatar.

Hamas leader: There's no deal with the 'occupation'

Gaza Arab caught after infiltrating into Israel

Arab crosses border fence from northern Gaza into Israeli territory, reaches one of the local communities.

Gaza Arab caught after infiltrating into Israel

Report: Qatar to pay Gazan civil employees' salaries

In a sign of emerging cease-fire, Gazan civil service employees will receive their first paycheck in months in a payout arranged by Qatar.

Report: Qatar to pay Gazan civil employees' salaries

Iran and Gaza, Ben and Jerry

What effect will the reimposition of sanctions by the Trump administration against the Iranian regime have?

Iran and Gaza, Ben and Jerry

This is the agreement being discussed between Israel and Hamas

Egypt trying to mediate a phased agreement between Israel and Hamas that will also increase the supply of electricity to Gaza.

This is the agreement being discussed between Israel and Hamas

'New tactic' of 'March of the Return' revealed

Senior Islamic Jihad official says Gaza border rioters have been instructed to prevent casualties.

'New tactic' of 'March of the Return' revealed

'We're prepared to use force if Gaza situation blows up'

Senior Israeli diplomatic official says Israel prefers to exhaust efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire but is also ready to act if talks fail.

'We're prepared to use force if Gaza situation blows up'

Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price

US Special Envoy for International Negotiations says Hamas is inciting against Israel at the expense of Gazans.

Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price

Report: Hamas and other Gazan factions agree on calm

Hamas reaches agreement with other Gazan militias to avoid weekend flare-up in order to allow Egfyptian cease-fire initiative to suceed.

Report: Hamas and other Gazan factions agree on calm

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

Israeli aircraft fires on terror cell launching firebombs attached to balloons towards Israeli territory.

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

Protesters shut down Gaza crossing

Watch: Israeli protesters group block Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza, barring delivery of supplies to protest wave of rocket attacks.

Protesters shut down Gaza crossing

3 Gaza terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike at Gaza terror cell which approached Israeli security fence. 3 terrorists reported killed.

3 Gaza terrorists eliminated

Hamas blackmails Israel

Terror group threatens to escalate weekly border riots if it doesn't get $15 million of Qatari money.

Hamas blackmails Israel

Islamic Jihad says it reached cease fire following rocket fire

Terror group says it has reached understandings with Israel following Friday's rocket barrage.

Islamic Jihad says it reached cease fire following rocket fire

Rocket barrage on southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fire at least 14 rockets at Sderot and the area. Some of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza as violence continues

Some 16,000 Gazans riot along the fence and attempt to breach Israeli territory.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza as violence continues

Gaza power plant reaches highest production level in months

UN envoy says Gaza's sole power plant reached its highest production level since January 21.

Gaza power plant reaches highest production level in months

IDF attacks 8 Hamas targets

In retaliation for rocket attack on southern Israel, IDF aircraft attack eight targets in three military compounds belonging to Hamas.

IDF attacks 8 Hamas targets

Hamas claims: We uncovered Israeli intelligence agent in Gaza

Hamas' security apparatus claims it uncovered an Israeli intelligence agent who had been active in Gaza for 15 years.

Hamas claims: We uncovered Israeli intelligence agent in Gaza

Bennett: First security, then we can talk about a ceasefire

Education minister says Israel must ensure security for southern residents before worrying about any ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Bennett: First security, then we can talk about a ceasefire

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Head of Southern Command at ceremony for new head of Gaza Division: 'Our advantages over our enemies are clear and tangible.'

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Liberman orders resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza

In accordance with recommendation of security officials, Defense Minister orders resumption of fuel from Israel to Gaza as of Wednesday.

Liberman orders resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza