Gaza Region

Iron Dome intercepts Gaza rocket

Hours after Hamas and Islamic Jihad declare a ceasefire, two more rockets fired at Israel.

Sirens heard in southern Israel

Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel, as PA media report that the IDF attacked in Gaza.

EU demands Israel reopen crossing to Gaza

EU criticizes Israel for closing Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza, which was closed due to the continued arson terror.

IDF officer injured by grenade thrown by Gaza rioters

IDF officer suffers moderate injuries from grenade thrown by terrorists in northern Gaza.

Report: Hamas planning drone attacks deep in Israeli territory

Hamas terror group planning to step up arson attacks on Israel, replace balloons and kites carrying incendiary devices with armed drones.

Ya'alon: Stop being complacent

Former Defense Minister says Hamas should have paid a price for the kite terrorism a long time ago.

Israel to UN: Why no condemnation of Hamas attacks?

Israeli ambassador to UN calls on Dep. Secretary-General of UN to formally condemn Hamas for arson attacks.

IDF fires on balloon arsonists, captures infiltrator

Infiltrator caught with explosives attempting to attack IDF troops as aircraft fires at terrorists launching arson balloons.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

'Hamas in Gaza is deterred - we will restore quiet'

IDF Spokesperson says kite terrorism is proof of IDF's deterrent capability.

Lapid calls for greater force against Hamas

Yesh Atid chairman says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not Israel's problem, but it is forced to deal with its ramifications.

UN envoy concerned over Kerem Shalom closure

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov urges Israel to reverse decision to close crossing to Gaza.

IDF stops boat seeking to break Gaza blockade

Boat with 8 people on board intercepted attempting to breach naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel

Islamic Jihad says it does not intend to remain silent following Israel's decision to close Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza.

Cabinet to discuss earthquake preparations

PM says steps to deal with Hamas, prepare for serious earthquakes underway, praises Israel's ranking as 8th most powerful nation.

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Israel closes Gaza border crossing

Israel closes Kerem Shalom crossing, won't extend expansion of Gaza fishing zone.

Qatar: End Gaza riots by letting Gazans work in Israel

Diplomat from Gulf Arab state pushes plan under which Israel would allow 5,000 Gaza workers into Israel in bid to end balloon terror wave.

Hamas presents condition for deal with Israel

Deputy chairman of Palestinian parliament: Resistance will not approve exchange deal before rearrested are freed.

Ex-Labor chief: Wipe out Hamas leaders

Former Labor party head and ex-General Amram Mitzna says Israel must deal with kite terrorism by assasinating Hamas commanders.

Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first

Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.

Terrorists harmed by their own explosive

Terrorists attempt to hurl explosive device at IDF troops in northern Gaza, but the device detonates in Gaza.

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

Deal with Hamas on the way?

Hamas-affiliated journalist claims process underway for deal in which bodies of soldiers and civilians held by Hamas will be returned.

Gazan women demonstrate along border fence

Thousands of Palestinian Arab women demonstrate along the fence that separates Gaza from Israel.

British youth leader fired from tour over ‘Kaddish for Gaza’

Reform movement youth leader removed as leader of youth group summer tour in Israel over participation in memorial for Gaza terrorists.

Terrorist killed in Gaza infiltration attempt

IDF troops fire on 4 terrorists who breached border fence and attempted to set fire to military post.

Report: Abbas to form unity government with Hamas

PA chairman reportedly pursuing new unity coalition with Hamas to blunt US efforts towards peace circumventing PA.

Qatari official: Hamas and Israel negotiating indirectly

Qatari diplomat says there are indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach a deal on Gaza.

Gaza bomb found in Israeli forest

Bomb squad dispatched to forest near Kiryat Gat after explosive device discovered. Police suspect kite or balloon used as delivery system.

In one day, Gazan kite terror sparks 24 fires in Israel

Incendiary kites, balloons, cause 24 fires in one day, Palestinian Authority claims youth injured in Gaza explosion.

IDF drone shot down near Gaza

IDF drone documenting violent rioters shot down. IDF Spokesperson: No fear that information was leaked.

Gaza protesters to send 'defiant message' to Israel

Organizer of weekly marches along Gaza border says Friday demonstrations will send message of unity against political "plots".

Time for a round of Gaza-inspired Iran sanctions

The rocket fire launched at Israel and the reescalation of riots along the Gaza border should serve as a wake-up call. Op-ed.

Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more

Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.

Democrat who upset NY incumbent accused Israel of ‘massacre’

Progressive candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who defeated incumbent NY Rep. Joe Crowley, accused Israel of 'massacring' Gaza protesters.

Hamas claims responsibility for overnight rocket barrage

Terror group which rules Gaza vows to respond to any Israeli action.

'We have no choice other than to reconquer Gaza'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich calls on government to order conquer of Gaza as a response to continued missile attacks.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Series of sirens heard in Gaza Belt region. IDF says 12 rockets fired, three of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

Cyprus mulls Israeli request of port for Gaza

Mediterranean nation considers Avigdor Liberman's request host port for inspection and delivery of goods to Gaza Strip.

IDF attacks arson balloon launchers

IAF aircraft targets vehicle used by terrorists to launch arson balloons in Gaza.

Will Israel build a naval dock for Gazans?

Report says Liberman promoting construction of floating dock in Cyprus that will receive goods intended for Gaza.

"We can't keep playing firefighter'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel tours Gaza envelope, plants trees where mortars and fires caused destruction.

IDF reveals how Hamas uses arson terror

Hamas terror group is orchestrating wave of incendiary bomb and kite attacks on Israel, say IDF officials.

IDF hits Gaza terrorists launching arson balloons

Israeli aircraft hit vehicle used by Gaza terrorists involved in 'balloon bomb' attacks on Israel.

Hundreds demonstrate in Ramallah against PA

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs demonstrate in Ramallah to demand the PA lift punitive measures against Gaza.

Protective Edge 2? 'A real possibility'

Justice Minister Shaked: Incendiary kite launchers are terrorists, should be treated the same as those who launch rockets.

IDF officer injured near Beit Lechem

Rock-throwing Arab rioters injure IDF officer.

Report: Hamas prepared for 'comprehensive deal' with Israel

Hamas reportedly tells Egypt it is prepared to return Israelis it is holding in Gaza in exchange for airport and seaport.

'Israeli deterrence is getting torched'

MK Lapid in the Gaza envelope: Hamas must pay a price Every time a kite crosses the fence, they have to know that it will hurt them.

Hamas: Incendiary kites embarrass Israel

Incendiary kites presented by official Hamas newspaper as a "peaceful means of resistance."

Gaza terror organizations: We will respond by force

Gaza organizations threaten to exact revenge against any IDF attack on Gaza.

'To strike at the Hamas leadership

Zionist Union MK Salah Saad calls on government to do more to protect Israel's citizens following Hamas attacks.

Haim Saban criticizes Democratic senators for Gaza letter

Donor to Democratic candidates slams senators for signing Bernie Sanders' letter criticizing Israel's actions in defending Gaza border.

'Hadar Goldin has human rights too'

EU Foreign Affairs Committee holds special session on the humanitarian rights of IDF soldiers whose bodies are in the hands of Hamas.

'The government must protect its citizens'

Labor MK chides government for failing to stop Hamas rocket attacks on Israel's citizens in the south. 'They feel their blood is cheap.'

'IDF ready for ground war in Gaza if Hamas continues attacks'

Israeli security officials say Hamas escalations could spark new ground war in Gaza.

Watch: Gazans prepare, launch balloon bombs

Arab media outlet Quds shows how Gaza terrorists prepare and launch incendiary balloons to hit Israel.

Hamas rocket lands next to Israeli kindergarten

Rocket found next to kindergarten in southern Israel following overnight attacks. 'A matter of luck' that no one was hurt, says IDF.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

45 rockets, mortars fired towards southern Israel. Three explode in communities in the Eshkol region.

UNRWA to reduce operations in Gaza

UNRWA announces deferment in payments to Gaza employees amid budget shortfall