Gaza Region

IDF topples Hamas headquarters

Watch: In a message to Hamas, Israel obliterates terror organization's alleged Gaza command center. Escalation shows no sign of ending.

'The cabinet is only good at talking'

Former Shas head Eli Yishai had harsh criticism for how Israel is handling the flare-up with Gaza.

Hamas blames Israel for escalation

Terror organization spokesman says "resistance" fired nearly 200 rockets in response "Israeli aggression."

Gabbay: Netanyahu and Liberman eliminated Israel's deterrence

Zionist Union points finger at Netanyahu and Liberman as Hamas continues to shower Israel with rockets.

Former Chief of Staff:

'There is no deterrence. Go to war now'

Former IDF chief says terror organizations like Hamas will only be deterred by threats to their existence after 180 rockets fired at Israel.

IDF Southern Command head visits Sderot

IDF leaders visit southern city struck by rockets fired by Gaza terrorists.

First time since 2014:

Rocket strikes Be'er Sheva

Calm in south broken after less than 2 hours as city of Be'er Sheva struck for first time in 4 years.

Sderot boy wounded by rocket speaks

16-year-old struck by shrapnel while running to safe room during rocket barrage: south has been enduring rockets since before I was born,

As rocket attacks continue:

Gaza official says this round of escalation is 'over'

Half an hour after air raid sirens sound in Israel, Gaza official says escalation is 'over.'

Mixed messages:

Hamas: Israel will bear responsibility for its aggression

Hamas spokesman calls Israel's attacks on terror targets 'aggression,' says Israel will 'not succeed.'

Arab newspaper: Hamas interested in long-term ceasefire

London-based newspaper claims Hamas will agree to 5-year ceasefire with Israel. Meanwhile, the barrage of rockets continues.

South under fire:

IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets

More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.

Hamas: Israel will not determine the rules of the game

Hamas leadership stresses its determination to prevent Israel from exercising military freedom.

UN envoy concerned by rocket attacks

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov expresses concern over the latest escalation in Gaza, warns against deterioration in the situation.

70 rockets fired at Israel

IAF attacks vehicle used by Gaza terror squad

Gaza terrorists fire at least 70 rockets at southern Israel. IAF attacks vehicle of terrorist squad.

Photos: IDF strikes targets in Gaza

IDF releases aerial photos of 12 targets struck by the IAF in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

36 rockets fired from Gaza

Rocket strikes by terrorists from Gaza continue after at least 2 injured by rockets.

IAF strikes 12 terror targets in Gaza after rocket barrage

Red Alert siren sounds again after rocket barrage from Gaza injures 2. IAF strikes 12 targets.

2 injured in Gaza rocket barrage

8 rockets fired from Gaza. 2 injured, including child. Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets.

'Mutiny' at UNRWA

Workers furious at layoffs seize control of part of UNRWA Gaza headquarters, agency head says.

Terrorists shoot at civilians near Gaza

Engineering vehicle carrying civilians working on Gaza security barrier shot at by terrorists.

IDF reinforces Gaza division

IDF increases forces near Gaza in response to Hamas threat that Israel 'will not be able to sleep at night.'

Likud minister: Gaza needs to be world's responsibility

Transportation Minister Katz says world, not Israel, needs to be responsible for Gaza.

PA demands full authority in Gaza

PA cabinet says it invested $96 million in Gaza in July. No agreement yet on reconciliation with Hamas.

Hamas official: Agreement with Israel by the end of the month

Deal would see 5-year truce, end of arson attacks, return of IDF soldiers held in Gaza, and a port and airport in the Sinai Peninsula.

Israel and Gaza: How did we get here?

IDF explains how Hamas has continuously provoked conflict with Israel since the 2005 Disengagement instead of building up Gaza.

Hamas: Israel won't be able to sleep in peace

Terror group says peace agreement may fail if Israel eliminates terrorists who fire at IDF soldiers.

Gaza terrorists fire at IDF soldiers

Watch: IDF targets Hamas post after terrorists fire at soldiers.

Report: Israel to demand information on Hamas-held prisoners

Israel will not lift blockade without word on Hamas captives, including IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, Arab sources report.

Report: Internal Arab disputes delay Gaza agreement

Egypt considering sending senior delegation to Gaza.

Expert: These should be our conditions for Hamas

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Israel should take a tougher approach on Gaza in order to achieve quiet.

'No chance for an agreement on Gaza'

MK Motti Yogev skeptical an arrangement in Gaza is possible, says Israel cannot escape responsibility over the enclave.

Hamas: Agreement requires a Palestinian consensus

Senior Hamas official says that signing any agreement with Israel requires national dialogue and agreement.

Gaza sea barrier unveiled

Defense Ministry publicizes first photos of new sea barrier, promises to protect Israel 'when we need strength and when we need wisdom.'

Senior Hamas official makes surprising statement

Hamas politburo member says the contacts on a truce with Israel are in the final stretch.

Israel intercepts second Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla carrying 'humanitarian aid.'

Incendiary balloon lands on roof in Be'er Sheva

Balloon suspected of being an incendiary balloon found on roof of a house in Be'er Sheva. No injuries or damages.

Hamas leadership to discuss truce with Israel

Hamas' deputy leader Salah Al-Arouri, considered the most wanted terrorist, to attend meeting of group leadership in Gaza.

Gazans infiltrate into Israel

IDF targets Hamas post in Gaza after a number of suspects infiltrate Israel and hurl firebombs and an explosive device.

Captain of flotilla boat accuses Israel of violating law

Captain of Norwegian boat which participated in anti-Israel flotilla claims Israeli authorities used violent force against boat's crew.

EU completes solar field in Gaza

EU completes photovoltaic solar field which will provide 0.5 Megawatts of electricity per day to fuel Southern Gaza Desalination Plant.

Cabinet to discuss political settlement for Gaza

Political-Security Cabinet to discuss UN, Egyptian efforts to broker truce as tensions with Gaza escalate.

Education Minister: The story with the children is an excuse

Education Minister Bennett demands terrorists be eliminated, says most of those sending incendiary kites, balloons, into Israel are adults.

DM: Hamas using children to send incendiary kites

Defense Minister Liberman explains decision to close Gaza crossing, says Hamas uses children to send incendiary balloons into Israel.

Report: Hamas officials may discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Senior Hamas delegation may discuss Egyptian-brokered Hamas-Fatah reconciliation plan.

Liberman bans fuel shipments to Gaza

Defense Minister bans entry of gas and fuel into Gaza as long as arson terrorism against the south continues.

Ancient pottery factory unveiled in Israel

Archaeologists discover pottery factory, bathhouses, and pools discovered near central Israeli city.

'When people take you seriously, you can live in peace'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Israel's friends aren't necessarily 'good guys,' says only deterrence sustains Israel.

The US firefighters volunteering to protect Israel's south

A profile of the American firefighters who dropped everything in order to protect Israel's burning south from Hamas' kite terrorism.

Incendiary balloon burns tefillin

Employers in the carpentry shop of Kibbutz Nachal Oz found a pair of tefillin burning in one of the storerooms.

Hamas is trying to mislead Israel

Hamas issues statement on Twitter hinting that another prisoner is being held by the terrorist organization.

Gaza 'flotilla' boat stopped by Israeli Navy

Israeli navy seizes boat with a few boxes of medical supplies attempting to break blockade of Gaza.

PA report: Two dead in Gaza air strike

Palestinian Arab media report that two Palestinian Arabs were killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza.

Latest Gaza flotilla nearing its destination

"Freedom Flotilla" which left Sicily in June in a bid to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza nearing its destination.

IDF targets Gaza observation post

Gazan terrorists fire at IDF soldiers, IDF retaliates.

Report: Diplomatic initiative in Gaza making progress

Netanyahu reportedly tells ministers of new UN and Egypt-backed initiative for diplomatic solution in Gaza.

Shots fired at IDF troops in northern Gaza

Shots fired at IDF forces in northern Gaza. IAF attacks observation post.

Violent riots along Gaza border continue

IDF says 7,000 Palestinian Arabs took part in violent riots along the Gaza border. Hamas claims 14-year-old shot dead.

'No one will take my country away from me'

Moskowitz Prize for Zionism winner Anita Tucker, who was expelled from Gush Katif, opens up about the pain of deportation.

Mortar shells explode in Eshkol region

Two mortar shells from Gaza explode in open area in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages.