Gaza Region

UN chief: Gaza on the brink of war

UN Secretary-General condemns Gaza violence, expresses shock over deaths in violent riots.

IDF strikes Hamas position after arson balloon launch

Israel Air Force strikes Hamas position after terrorists launch helium balloons with incendiary devices against Israel.

Red Cross: IDF fire causing 'unprecedented crisis'

Head of Red Cross Middle East division says treatment of those hurt in riots at Gaza border a 'crisis of unprecedented magnitude.'

Bennett: Go after terror kite flyers

Education Minister calls on IDF to open fire at those who launch incendiary kites and balloons at Israeli territory.

1 terrorist killed in failed infiltration attempt

Gaza sources claim IDF units opened fire on terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Israel. One terrorist critically injured.

'My granddaughter saw balloon bombs, I shouted at her to run'

Man whose house was hit by incendiary balloons recalls terrifying discovery. 'My granddaughter ran towards them, I screamed at her to stop.'

Watch: Israel Air Force hits Gaza terrorists

Israeli aircraft target Hamas positions across Gaza Strip in retaliation for wave of balloon bomb, terror kite attacks.

Report: U.S. to ask Gulf states to invest in Gaza economy

Trump administration reportedly trying to convince Gulf monarchies to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in economic projects in Gaza.

IDF attacks 9 Hamas targets in Gaza

Responding to arson terror and explosive kites and balloons, IAF fighter jets strike nine targets in northern Gaza.

Rocket sirens heard in southern Israel

Incoming rocket siren heard in Gaza Belt and in the Ashkelon vicinity. Three launchings identified toward Israeli territory.

ANALYSIS: How to deal with Hamas in Gaza

IDF brass talk of easing Gaza economic crisis as solution, experts disagree.

Anti-PA demonstrations continue

Protests planned this week against the Palestinian Authority over its policy on Gaza. Hamas and the PFLP support the demonstrations.

Incendiary balloons hit Negev-area home

Private residence in southern Israel damaged after being hit by 'balloon bombs' launched from Gaza.

Watch: Inside Gaza's terror tunnels

Islamic Jihad terrorists take CNN on tour of terror tunnels in Gaza Strip.

IDF fires at terrorists launching arson balloons

Israeli forces respond to terror groups launching incendiary devices to burn Israeli land.

IDF attacks vehicle of head of kite terror squad

IDF aircraft targets vehicle of one of the leaders of the squads that launched arson and explosive balloons and kites from Gaza.

IAF attacks Hamas observation post in Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas post near location in Gaza from which incendiary balloons were launched earlier.

IDF hits Gaza terrorists launching 'balloon bombs'

Israeli aircraft hit vehicle used by Gaza terrorists, fires warning shots towards terror cell preparing incendiary balloons for launch.

Gaza 'balloon bomb' lands near Israeli town

Balloon carrying incendiary device lands in Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. Police sappers defuse bomb.

Infiltration foiled on Gaza border

IDF captures Gazan attempting to infiltrate into Israel from Gaza as riots heat up on border.

IDF prepares for threat of 5,000 terror kites

Israel girds itself for terror group's threat to launch thousands of incendiary kites and balloons at end of Ramadan.

'We saw soldiers who were sweating and tired'

Over 4,170 soldiers stationed near Gaza receive refresher packages from the International Fellowship Vehicle.

'We'll hit Israel with 5,000 incendiary kites, balloons'

Gaza terrorists say they will send 5,000 kites and helium balloons attached to explosives into Israel tomorrow.

Israeli aircraft hit Gaza Strip

IDF aircraft bomb terror infrastructure in Gaza, fire warning shots at terrorists preparing incendiary balloons near border.

Haley: UN made a 'morally bankrupt judgment'

U.S. Ambassador blasts General Assembly after it approved a resolution condemning Israel over Gaza.

UN votes to condemn Israel over Gaza

General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Israel for the deaths of Arabs on the Gaza border. U.S. amendment fails to achieve majority.

'The people of Gaza are not our enemy. Hamas is'

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes U.S. support at the UN.

'Attacking Israel has become a favorite political sport'

U.S. Ambassador criticizes General Assembly's intention to condemn Israel. Danon: You're colluding with a terror organization.

PA blames Hamas for the situation in Gaza

PA government, fearing repercussions of the demonstrations against it, blames Hamas for the difficult situation in Gaza.

U.S. asks UN to condemn Hamas over Gaza violence

Ambassador Haley blasts UN resolution condemning Israel for Gazan deaths, proposes amendment condemning Hamas for the violence.

IDF to reduce supply of helium to Gaza Strip

Israel responds to Hamas use of helium gas meant for Gaza hospitals to use in balloon attacks on Israel.

Liberman to Gazans: Tear down Hamas regime

Defense Minister says Hamas diverting helium supplied for Gaza hospitals to send balloons with incendiary devices into Israel.

Students help rehabilitate fields damaged by fire from Gaza

High school students from Regavim help restore fields burned from Gaza terror kites.

'Quality of life, education, and of course Zionism'

Yesha Council holds solidarity visit with Gaza area residents, meets with youth who continue leading lives despite terror kite routine.

Hamas leader:

'Palestinian resistance focused on right of return'

Ismail Haniyeh believes the “March of Return” beginning to bring political dividends for Palestinian Arabs.

Bennett to Cabinet:

'Terrorists using kites no better than terrorists with rockets'

Cabinet discusses plan to use Sinai to provide humanitarian, economic aid to Gaza.

'Terror kites' spark 11 fires in southern Israel

Forested areas burned by kite terror attacks now larger than areas burned during 2014 Hamas rocket attacks.

Bennett on Gaza: No free lunches

'We should not give gifts for free. Humanitarian aid in exchange for humanitarian aid.'

PA: IDF 'the least moral army in the world'

PA foreign bureau accuses Israel of carrying out war crimes in violent riots along Gaza border.

Protest against Palestinian Authority - in Ramallah

Hamas organizes Ramallah protest, Hamas journalist calls on PA organizations to 'protect Gazans from Palestinian Authority's punishments.'

Terrorists fire at IDF troops from northern Gaza

Terrorists fire at IDF troops from northern Gaza as violent riots continue. No injuries reported.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

Israel allows PA Arabs to pray on Temple Mount, at Cave of the Patriarchs. Meanwhile, Gaza rioters burn tires near border fence.

Danon: Israel won't compromise on its security

Israel's UN Ambassador warns of Hamas’ intentions to further inflame tensions in the region on Friday.

Expert:

'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'

President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

Hamas: Riots will continue until Jerusalem is liberated

Hamas leader Haniyeh says “March of Return” protests will continue until Jerusalem is liberated and the Gaza blockade ends.

IDF to Gazans: Don't be tools of Iran, Hamas

Israeli aircraft drop leaflets warning Gazans not to join Friday's mass riots on Israeli border marking 51st anniversary of Six Day War.

Watch: Gaza medic throws grenade

Arabic IDF spokesman posts video indicating that female medic killed during Gaza riots last Friday was not just an innocent health worker.

Olmert: Israel should consider other operational methods in Gaza

Former PM says Israel should consider methods that will be less violent and damaging in dealing with riots along Gaza border.

British FM calls for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths

British Foreign Secretary meets Netanyahu, expresses concerns over situation in Gaza.

'Our mission is not over until we return the soldiers'

Chief of Staff addresses recent challenges faced by Southern Command. 'While Hamas invests in terror, the IDF stands as a defensive shield.'

Netanyahu: Hamas to blame for Gaza violence

PM tells British counterpart Hamas and PA choking Gaza by cutting off funds and diverting humanitarian aid.

Netanyahu:

'Iran's desire to destroy Israel the source of Gaza's problems'

PM, in meeting with Theresa May, blames Iranian regime's hatred for Israel for Gaza's suffering.

Israelis overwhelmingly back IDF's use of force on Gaza border

9 out of 10 Israeli Jews say IDF justified in using force to defend Israeli border from rioters. Israeli Arabs disagree, according to poll.

The solution to Gaza: 'A bullet to the head'

Former Southern Command commander says Israel needs to defeat Hamas, even if it means paying a heavy price.

IDF: Gaza medic was not deliberately shot

Initial investigation finds medic killed during violent riot on Gaza border was not deliberately targeted.

IDF gears up for 'Naksa Day' violence on Gaza border

Hamas organizing new wave of clashes on Israel-Gaza border to mark 51st anniversary of 1967 Six Day War.

IDF seizes grenades, explosives on Gaza border

Dozens of explosives found after being hurled at IDF troops during Gaza riots.

PM: Israel does more for Gaza than any other nation

Netanyahu says in Germany that Israel does more to prevent a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip than any other country in the world.

Damage from kite terrorism: 5 million shekels

Finance Minister says government to expedite compensation to farmers whose land and crops were damaged by Gaza fire kites.

PA outraged by Israeli plan to compensate farmers

'Israeli move an act of banditry,' claims PA, after Israel prepares to compensate Israeli farmers harmed by Arab rioters.