Gaza Region

Greenblatt: Hamas encouraging a hostile march

Trump envoy urges Hamas to work to improve the lives of Gazans instead of inciting to violence.

The directive: Open fire at Arabs who approach the fence

IDF soldiers preparing for "March of the Return" near the Gaza border. Soldiers instructed to use live ammunition but not as a first option.

Mission Accomplished: IDF completes Passover cleaning

The massive IDF-wide operation included calling up thousands of reservists. IDF bases now chametz-free.

Danon warns UN over Gaza protests

'Israel will defend its sovereignty', Israeli Ambassador tells UN, warning of plans in Gaza for confrontation with IDF on Israeli border.

Terrorism alert in Be'er Sheva

Terrorist may be on his way to southern Israeli city, police warn.

IDF arrests two suspects who crossed Gaza border

Two armed suspects caught after crossing border fence from southern Gaza.

Hamas claims it arrested 'Israeli spy'

Hamas says it arrested a man who planned to convince Gazans not to take part in Friday's march to the border.

'The Arabs don't need excuses to carry out attacks'

MK Motti Yogev discusses upcoming challenges for defense establishment, from the weekend march in Gaza to Independence Day.

IDF to southern residents: Carry your weapons over the holiday

Concerned about possible mass infiltration, Home Front Command warns residents of Gaza-area towns to carry their personal weapons on Pesach.

IDF general threatens 'harsh measures' against Gaza marches

General Yoav Mordechai describes steps IDF is taking to avoid confrontation during Hamas-planned marches along Gaza fence this Friday.

Another infiltration: Gaza man caught on Zikim Beach

IDF force arrests Arab man from Gaza Strip on beach north of Gaza after he crossed the separation fence. Man was unarmed.

Investigators: Israel didn't kill Gaza paraplegic

Protesting Gazan paraplegic wanted to become a martyr but was not killed by Israeli soldiers, military investigation finds.

'Snipers will open fire on Gaza infiltrators,' warns IDF chief

IDF Chief of Staff says Israel deploying over 100 snipers along Gaza border to prevent mass infiltration attempt planned for Friday protest.

IDF hits Hamas positions in Gaza

Hamas positions in Gaza Strip hit by tank fire, following infiltration, attempt to torch IDF vehicle.

General closure on Judea, Samaria, and Gaza declared

Citing security situation, IDF announces closure of crossings to Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria during Passover festival.

UNRWA clinics to help those at anti-Israel march

Senior UNRWA official backs Palestinian Arab "march of the return" to be held on Friday.

Watch: Terrorist infiltrators stalk kibbutz

Security footage shows the 3 terrorists who infiltrated Israel territory from Gaza Tuesday with grenades calmly walking by Kibbutz.

Terror infiltration: 'A very serious incident'

Terrorists armed with knives, grenades, caught near army base, after having infiltrated miles into Israeli territory, investigation finds.

Miracle in southern Israel:

Terrorists infiltrated Israel with knives and grenades

IDF arrests 3 Arabs from Gaza armed with knives and grenades, after their footprints identified near security fence along southern Gaza.

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN envoy expresses concern over Hamas security measures on the Gaza-Israel border.

'Iron Dome did not malfunction'

Aerial Defense chief says activation of Iron Dome missile defense in response to gunfire a result of system's high sensitivity.

PA warns: Gaza on the verge of collapse

PA official in charge of civil affairs tells Kahlon the PA will stop paying Gaza employees beginning April 1.

IDF attacks observation posts in Gaza

IDF attacks two observation posts in northern Gaza hours after series of “Red Alert” incoming rocket sirens sounded in the south.

IDF: Rocket sirens were because of machine-gun fire

IDF Spokesperson says no rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel after series of incoming rocket sirens heard in the south.

Rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, Iron Dome downs projectiles

Terrorists operating in Gaza Strip fire rockets at Israeli towns. Iron Dome defense system shoots down multiple rockets.

IDF warns Gazans: Do not approach security fence

IDF planes drop leaflets warning Gaza residents to stay away from border fence during demonstrations this week.

Watch: Terrorists attempt to set fire to IDF vehicle

4 terrorists infiltrate Israel from Gaza yesterday, attempt to set engineering vehicle on fire - before being stopped by IDF forces.

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.

IDF foils infiltration attempt

Four Gazans attempt to infiltrate Israel, are stopped by alert IDF soldiers.

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.

Would-be Gaza assassin killed in raid

Prime suspect in bombing which targeted PA premier killed along with suspected accomplice as PA leaders look for possible motive.

PA Chairman: US Ambassador is the son of a dog

PA Chairman Abbas says US Amb. Friedman is 'the son of a dog,' promises to sanction Gaza for attempt on PA leader's life.

French consulate worker to be tried in Israel

France allows consulate worker who smuggled weapons from Gaza to Judea, Samaria, to be tried in Israel.

'Iran stands behind every one of Hamas' actions'

Deputy FM Hotovely tells foreign ambassadors that fighting Hamas, Iran, is the only way to help Gazans.

'Gun smuggling case unlikely to hurt Israeli-French relations'

Authorities say French man employed by consulate who smuggled guns acted on his own. French officials are cooperating with investigation.

French consulate official smuggled weapons to Judea, Samaria

Two employees of French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of using consulate vehicle to smuggle guns.

Hamas: Israel exposed an old tunnel

Hamas claims tunnel demolished by the IDF was not operational, says Israel trying to create "illusion of power".

French official in J'lem arrested over 'serious' security issue

French national employed by French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of arms smuggling, arrested on Gaza border.

IDF destroys terror tunnels in South

Increased alertness near Gaza after IDF destruction of 2 terror tunnels cleared for publication.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF fighter jets attack Hamas target in central Gaza in response to explosive device that was detonated near the border.

Explosion near Gaza border

Bomb explodes near Gaza border, IDF responds by targeting Hamas observation post.

World Bank: Allow freer trade in Gaza

World Bank warns that economic decline in Gaza has become too steep to be tackled by international aid.

Arabs to riot in Judea, Samaria and Gaza

Another day of rioting expected on Friday in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, as Arabs protest U.S. and Israeli policy.

Olmert: Ehud Barak torpedoed deal to free Gilad Shalit

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert accuses Ehud Barak of torpedoing deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit.

Study: Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir wanted to remove Arabs from Gaza

New research provides surprising insight into the perception of the Gaza Strip held by various governments since the founding of the state.

Anti-tank rocket may have been fired at IDF force near Gaza

IDF checking possibility that, in addition to the two bombs that exploded near soldiers this morning, an RPG was shot at them.

Explosives detonated on Gaza border

Terrorists detonate explosive devices on security fence in northern Gaza. IDF soldiers fire at Hamas posts.

Hamas widens probe into attempt on Hamdallah's life

Hamas launches committee to investigate bomb explosion that targeted PA leader Rami Hamdallah.

Thousands of Gazans to march towards Israel

Islamic Jihad official calls on Gazans to march en masse to Israel border in order to demonstrate their commitment to the "right of return".

Gaza - let their people go!

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

State Comptroller finds Cabinet, IDF, were properly concerned with avoiding civilian casualties in Gaza conflict, but criticizes IDF.

Trump envoy: Gazans have been brought to the brink of collapse

Jason Greenblatt condemns attack on PA leader's convoy, calls it an attack on the welfare of the people of Gaza.

Gaza aid conference convenes at WH with Israel - but without PA

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt leads Gaza Conference, bringing together Israel, Arab nations to discuss Gaza Strip, Israelis held by Hamas.

Watch: Bomb explodes near PA leader's convoy

PA leader survives assassination attempt after bomb explodes near his convoy as it enters Gaza.

Who tried to attack PA leader?

Bomb detonated near convoy of PA leader Rami Hamdallah as he enters Gaza Strip. Hamdallah not injured in incident.

Greenblatt to present proposals on Gaza situation

White House brainstorming session scheduled for Tuesday will present proposals for improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

PA to boycott Washington conference on Gaza

Abbas orders PA officials to boycott White House conference on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Haniyeh: We won't be able to contain Gazans' protest

Hamas leader says the group would not be able to contain the mass protests on the day the U.S. moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

White House to convene ‘brainstorming session’ to help Gaza

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt announces plans to hold 'brainstorming session' in White House to discuss ways of improving life in Gaza Strip.

IDF concerned as Gazans establish tent cities on Israeli border

Gaza residents prepare for mass protests on Israeli border, setting up tent communities in protest demanding 'Right of Return'.