Gaza Region

Explosives discovered after terrorists flee

IDF troops locate two explosive devices placed by terrorists who infiltrated Israel through security fence near northern Gaza.

What are the rioters planning this Friday?

'Supreme authority' declares third week of violent protests at Gaza fence with burning of Israeli flags.

International court warns Israel may be charged over Gaza deaths

Chief Prosecutor of The Hague suggests both Israel, Hamas could be held responsible for deaths of Arab rioters during clashes with IDF.

MK Zoabi calls for all PA Arabs to march on Gaza border

Radical Arab MK says 'millions of Palestinians' should march on Jerusalem after violent riots in Gaza.

IDF sets up team to probe Gaza deaths

Panel will investigate IDF response to violent riots on Gaza-Israel border.

US blocks UN call for investigation into Gaza deaths

Security Council statement supporting protests on Gaza border blocked.

IDF launches artillery barrage on Gaza terrorists

Terrorists cross Gaza border into Israel, prompting IDF to respond with artillery barrage.

Liberman demands criminal investigation against B'Tselem

DM asks AG to investigate suspected incitement to disobedience against B'Tselem: 'Attempt to subvert military system very serious.'

Liberman: Killed journalist flew a drone over IDF forces

Defense Minister on Gaza riots: 'Hamas has used journalists and ambulances for terror dozens of times.'

This June: Flotilla from Europe against the Gaza blockade

Another Flotilla from Europe to head towards Gaza after Ramadan in attempt to 'break the Israeli naval blockade.'

'We are dealing with a cynical, evil and cruel enemy'

Finance Minister Kahlon says Gaza riots part of Hamas plans to carry out terror attacks, not spontaneous protest of civilians.

Netanyahu: They speak of human rights while holding a Nazi flag

At Mimouna festivities, PM says Gaza riots motivated by desire to destroy Israel, as shown by PA flag with swastika flown at protest.

'Terrorists also disguise themselves as journalists'

Defense Minister defends IDF after journalist reported killed in Gaza, notes Hamas abuse of humanitarian standards.

Watch: Palestinian flag flies with swastika

Former IDF spokesperson publishes video showing flag with swastika blowing in the wind at riots along Gaza border fence.

'The IDF does not fire at journalists'

IDF says live fire only used as last resort in response to threats like being shot at, explosives, grenades, after journalist said killed.

Liberman: A festival of hypocrisy

Foreign Minister speaks after 9 Gazans killed in riots at Gaza border fence.

Watch: Armed terrorist near security fence

Israeli forces identified an armed terrorist attempting to carry out an attack near the fence. The soldier shot and killed the terrorist.

Environmental Protection Ministry on alert for Gaza tire burning

Hamas plans to burn tens of thousands of car tires in Friday protest; Environmental Protection Ministry fears an "environmental disaster"

IDF shoots armed terrorist near Gaza border

IDF soldiers fire at armed Gazan terrorist, arrest terror suspects in Judea, Samaria.

Official: Escalation may lead to another round of fighting

Security official tells Arutz Sheva: The recent Gaza developments may be part of Hamas' plan to start another round of fighting by May 14.

Let Merkel have them

B'Tselem calls on IDF soldiers to refuse orders

Radical organization launches campaign to convince soldiers protecting Gaza border not to open fire.

Gazans planned terror attack against Israeli Navy

IDF, Shabak, foil elaborate Islamic Jihad terror attack against Israeli Navy.

Hamas promises surprises - should Israel be worried?

The Gaza terror organization promises protest marches to the fence this weekend, with burning tires. The IDF is prepared for any scenario

Watch: Terrorists attempt to break down Gaza fence

IDF releases footage of attempts to damage, break through security fence after Hamas says 1 killed in clashes.

Gazan killed in clashes with IDF

Further clashes at Gaza border following massive demonstrations Friday.

Liberman: Anyone who approaches fence puts his life at risk

Defense Minister tours Gaza envelope, warns Gaza residents to focus on getting rid of Hamas rather than destroying Israel.

'We'll blind IDF snipers'

Gaza rioters prepare for additional mass protest this coming Friday, look for ways to neutralize IDF forces on the border.

Firebomb stash found along Gaza border

IDF forces discover backpack filled with Molotov cocktails left by terrorists along Israel-Gaza frontier during Friday's riots.

Seventeenth Gazan to die is a terrorist

Islamic Jihad terrorist dies of his wounds, bringing total death count to seventeen.

US Ambassador: These are not peaceful protests

US Amb. David Friedman, at the Kotel for Priestly Blessing ceremony, talks about Gaza protests and Jerusalem.

Bernie Sanders: I don't believe the Israelis

Bernie Sanders slams Israel for eliminating rioters, ignoring the fact that all those eliminated were confirmed terrorists.

Liberman: Terrorists' bodies won't be returned

Defense Min. says bodies of terrorists killed in Friday's riots in Gaza should be held until return of remains of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Bernie Sanders mourns 'tragic' deaths of Gaza protesters

Former Democratic candidate for president slams Israel for using force to protect its border.

Hamas: Gaza unemployed will 'snipe at Israel from a distance'

Hamas leader tells Gaza protesters there can be 'no peace' with Israel ever.

Netanyahu Fires Back:

'Who is Turkey calling an occupier?'

Israeli premier blasts Turkish president, who called Israel 'terrorist state, occupier'. 'Erdogan isn't used to people talking back to him.'

Liberman: IDF soldiers did what was necessary

Defense Minister praises IDF's conduct during large riots at border with Gaza. 'No commission of inquiry.'

Hamas claims Gaza protests 'mark return to all of Palestine'

Ismail Haniyeh says Friday's violent protests 'only the beginning of things to come.'

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu is a terrorist and Israel is a terrorist state'

Turkish president ramps up anti-Israel rhetoric following Hamas-led confrontation on Israel-Gaza border, calls Israel 'terror state'.

'This is how they mark April first in Ankara'

PM dismisses Erdogan remarks as April Fool's Day prank. 'We will not be lectured by he who has bombed civilians indiscriminately for years.'

'Israel must use the bodies as a bargaining chip'

Father of Hadar Goldin demands that Israel hold onto the bodies of Hamas terrorists it allegedly captured during Friday's riots.

Report: IDF has bodies of Hamas terrorists killed in border riot

IDF does not confirm or deny that it is holding on to the bodies of Hamas gunmen that were killed in Friday's violent face off.

'Meretz represents the Palestinians'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams the Meretz party after its leader demanded that Israel probe IDF for death of Gazans on Friday.

Danon:

Holding session during the Seder 'antithetical to spirit of UN'

Israel lodges official complaint with UN for its emergency Security Council session over Gaza on first night of Passover.

US blocks UN statement on Gaza riots

US blocks Security Council statement calling for investigation, after 16 Gazans die in Hamas-led riots along Gaza border.

The weapons of the Gaza terrorists

IDF spokesperson publishes pictures of the weapons carried by the two terrorists who shot at IDF soldiers during 'terror march' on Friday.

UN chief calls for independent investigation into Gaza deaths

UN Sec. General Guterres calls for an investigation after Hamas-led riots lead to death of 16 Gazans.

'Hamas is your Pharaoh'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Yoav Mordechai compares Hamas to Pharaoh, says they don't care about Gazans.

Everything you need to know about the Gaza riots

Maj. Keren Hajioff explains everything you need to know about the ongoing Gaza riots.

'Imagine the march of return along Israel's main highway'

Education Minister asks supporters of the two-state solution to imagine 30,000 Gazans protesting Israel's existence along main highway.

Egypt and Jordan blast Israel over Gaza deaths

Egypt and Jordan accuse Israel of excessive force following deaths of Gazans who clashed with IDF soldiers near border.

Abbas: Israel to blame for deaths of Gazans

PA chairman blames Israel for deaths of Gazans in disturbances along the border, declares day of mourning.

Turkey: Israel using 'disproportionate force' on Gazans

Turkey accuses Israel of using "disproportionate force" against Gazans who marched towards the border.

IDF thwarts shooting attack on Gaza border

Two terrorists approach security fence and fire towards IDF troops, who fire back.

IDF Spokesman: This is a demonstration of terror

IDF Spokesman says disturbances on Gaza border are not over, IDF troops continue to be deployed in the area.

17,000 Gazans protest near Israeli border

Approximately 17,000 Gazan protesters are concentrated in 5 locations near the Gaza-Israel border.

IDF shoots to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence

IDF forces shoot to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence. Defense Minister: Anyone who nears the border endangers his life.

Change the IDF Rules of Engagement

IDF fires at Gazans tampering with border fence

IDF responds to four Gazans caught tampering with Israel's border fence.

UNRWA official: 'Right of return' will be achieved by force

Head of UNRWA workers' union says Arab "right of return" must be extracted by force.