Gaza Region

Terrorist opens fire on IDF troops near Gaza - and is eliminated

Gunfight on Gaza border as terrorist opens fire on Israeli forces. Terrorist eliminated by tank fire.

Hamas: Significant progress towards ceasefire deal with Israel

Senior Hamas officials say talks with Israel via proxies making progress, deal likely by next week.

PA: Palestinian citizens are helpless

PA cabinet head says 80 percent of Gazans rely in one way or another on international aid.

'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

Naftali Bennett warns that efforts to de-escalate conflict with Hamas could backfire, lead to full-scale war.

Bennett vs Liberman:

'We must not surrender: We must uproot Hamas'

Education Minister says ceasefire a bad move, calls to destroy Hamas' military capabilities.

'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations'

JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet, including targeting the leadership.

Minister: Crossing closure a warning to Hamas

Regional Cooperation Minister Tzahi Hanegbi says Hamas lessening violence due to Israeli response, but not enough.

Bennett: Caving in to Hamas will lead to war

Education Minister Bennett slams Defense Minister Liberman's willingness to cave to Hamas, says it will lead to conflict on Hamas' terms.

PA parliament backs ceasefire agreement

Deputy chairman of PA parliament says the legislature supports ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza area residents protest in Tel Aviv

Residents of communities near Gaza border demonstrate at Rabin Square against the current security situation.

Israel closes Erez crossing

Israel closes Erez crossing following latest violent riots along the Gaza border.

PA Chairman: Deal between Hamas, Israel, must include us

Palestinian Authority chairman says any deal between Hamas and Israel must include PA, all funds to Gaza must go through him.

IDF foils Gazan infiltration attempt

Gazans hurl firebombs at IDF soldiers, attempt to cross into Israel.

IDF official to Gazans:

'The choice is yours - terrorism or economic growth'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories points out to Gazans that terrorism affects their economy.

Ceasefire talks in 'final stretch', says Hamas official

Senior Hamas member says talks with Israel on long-term ceasefire are progressing.

Greenblatt on Gaza: Time to embrace a better future

U.S. envoy Jason Greenblatt welcomes the efforts to achieve calm in Gaza.

Thousands riot along Gaza border

IDF says thousands of Arabs rioted along the security fence with Gaza, hurling firebombs and IEDs. No injuries reported.

Report: Hamas to stop arson terror

Hamas official says discussion of return of soldiers' bodies only to take place two months after ceasefire.

'Government conduct is worse than betrayal'

Prof. Simha Goldin, father of Hadar Goldin, accuses prime minister and the ministers of violating social contract with citizens.

Hamas: No deal without prisoner exchange

Hamas terror organization refuses sea route between Gaza and Cyprus unless prisoner swap with Israel reached first.

Shin Bet head warns Gaza deal will strengthen Hamas

According to spy chief, inking ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza will 'show Palestinians that only violence gets results'.

Bennett attacks Liberman: 'Gaza deal tailwind for terrorism'

Bennet continues assault on Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and reported cease fire with Hamas. 'Hamas shoots rockets and Israel folds.'

Report: Egypt offers Israel direct negotiations with Hamas

PA sources say Egypt seeks to have Israeli, Hamas delegations in the same building during cease-fire negotiations.

MK Yogev: You don't make agreements with untamed vipers

MK Moti Yogev says diplomatic agreements are always better than war, but sooner or later Israel will need to retake Gaza.

Report: Israel-Hamas agreement to include sea route to Cyprus

Israel-Hamas agreement will include sea route to Cyprus, and Qatar will pay Hamas' salaries, report says.

Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel

Arab newspaper reports Egypt's intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza agreement.

UN chief welcomes opening of Kerem Shalom crossing

Antonio Guterres welcomes Israel's decision to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing, calls for support for UN efforts to achieve calm.

Liberman tries to explain

After his gestures to Hamas, Defense Minister insists there is no agreement with the terrorist organization.

Gestures to Hamas:

Liberman increases fuel supply to Gaza

Defense Minister to increase Gaza's access to electricity after reopening Kerem Shalom CVrossing.

IDF: No criminal investigation in 2014 battle

IDF Military Advocate General releases findings on use of Hannibal Protocol to rescue Hadar Goldin when Hamas violated a ceasefire.

Political source:

No deal with Hamas without return of captives

Cabinet reportedly refuses ceasefire with Hamas unless bodies of soldiers and civilian captives returned to Israel.

'If Liberman can't do it, he should go home'

MKs Smotrich and Forer debate current Hamas policy. 'If Liberman wanted guarantees he shouldn't have sought to be defense minister.'

It's official: Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen

Liberman decides to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing following several days of quiet along the Gaza border.

"There are no good options for Gaza"

Former National Security Advisor, Yaakov Nagel, thinks that eventually Israel will be forced to act against Hamas in Gaza.

Liberman grants concessions to Gaza

Defense Minister to re-open Kerem Shalom Crossing, expand Gaza fishing zone after 2 days with no terror attacks from Gaza.

Secret meeting between Netanyahu and Sisi

PM Netanyahu secretly traveled to Egypt two months ago to discuss Gaza situation.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Restraint and silence encourage terrorism'

Education Minister slams cease-fire with Hamas, says Hamas must return prisoners and disarm in exchange for rehabilitation of Gaza.

Bennett: 'The policy of restraint has failed'

Jewish Home urges government to step up attacks against Hamas.

PM Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a battle with Gaza

PM Netanyahu promises to bring quiet to Israel's south, emphasizes leftist protest underlines importance of Nationality Law.

Hamas: Equation of 'blood for blood' will continue

Senior Hamas officials stress that the "resistance" will continue to implement the new policy of response to Israel's actions.

EU: Gaza and Israel 'dangerously close' to conflict

European Union urges de-escalation in Gaza after latest flare-up of violence.

Terrorists throw grenade at soldiers on Gaza border

Weekly riots along Gaza border continue. Rioters try to infiltrate Israel, attack IDF soldiers with grenade.

'Everyone wants quiet - but they are drawn to escalation'

Arab commentator Ehud Yaari claims that both Israel and Hamas have an interest in calming the Gaza border.

'Return flotilla' to leave Gaza for Israel

Flotilla to launch from Gaza tomorrow aiming to 'return' to Israeli territorial waters.

'Much blood and sadness was prevented'

Zionist Union MK Shelly Yachimovich praises ceasefire, says not to listen 'extreme right' calls to destroy Hamas after 200 rockets.

Anger in south over ceasefire

Leaders of communities beset by Hamas rockets slam government for ceasefire instead of putting a final end to Hamas terror.

General: 'I want to vomit from shame'

Former Southern Command head Brig. Gen. (res.) Zvika Fogel furious at ceasefire with Hamas. 'We are getting weaker.'

Smotrich: Liberman the weakest defense minister

Jewish Home MK slams DF Liberman for reaching ceasefire dealing crippling blow to Hamas after massive rocket barrage/

Sderot mayor:

'Cease-fire a mistake: Terror must be eradicated'

Mayor of city struck repeatedly by rocket attacks says ceasefire only rewards terror, paves way for next round of fighting.

Quiet night for the south

Negev communities begin to return to normal life as reported cease-fire holds through the night after south endures hundreds of rockets.

Greenblatt: Israelis, Arabs once fought fires together

US special envoy recalls how PA firefighters helped battle blazes in Israel in 2010 and 2016 while blasting Hamas for arson terror in south.

Hamas planning confrontations along border

Hamas calls on Palestinian Arab public to participate in mass marches along Gaza border on Friday.

'They are bombing Ashkelon from my former home's balcony'

Avi Farhan, who was evicted from his home during the Disengagement from Gaza, calls to reestablish communities that were demolished.

'We will defend ourselves, no matter what the price is in Gaza'

Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel could adopt a strategy of assassinating Hamas leaders and members.

Is Israel not really interested in a ground operation in Gaza?

Yaakov Amidror believes there is a possibility for a large-scale military operation in Gaza, but there is hesitation in decision-making.

Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire

Al Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.

Defying terror:

'They will not take our air'

Organizers of Negev hot air balloon festival which was cancelled due to Hamas rockets vow to fly their balloons in show of strength.

"Hamas must understand - Israel is not weak"

Yossi Kuperwasser claims that Israel needs to send the message that there’s a “price to pay"

Demonstration in front of Security Cabinet: 'Conquer Gaza'

Right-wing activists call on government to take strong military action in response to Hamas rocket attacks.

Amb. Danon calls on UN Security Council to condemn Hamas

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations calls on UN to condemn Hamas for launching hundreds of rockets at Israel.