Gaza Region

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.

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.