Gaza Region

Egyptian counter-terror disrupting Israeli communications?

Israeli Communications Minister speaks with Egypt about communications disruptions.

'Hamas is strategically challenged'

IDF commander says situation in Gaza will improve after Hamas returns captive Israelis, fallen soldiers' bodies.

Hamas: Reject Trump's 'deal of the century'

Senior Hamas official calls on PLO to renounce recognition of Israel, cancel Oslo Accords, and oppose Trump's deal.

Watch: A look inside Hamas' terror tunnels

Arutz Sheva takes you inside a tunnel network used by the Hamas terror group to transfer weapons and terrorists into Israel from Gaza.

Gaza's public employees go on strike

Public sector employees in Gaza go on strike amid dispute between Hamas and Fatah over payments of salaries.

Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.

General closure on Judea and Samaria on Purim

Israel to impose general closure on Judea and Samaria during Purim holiday, Crossings to Gaza will be closed as well.

1 dead after Gaza boat enters restricted area

IDF forces open fire on boat which strayed from designated fishing area, entered restricted waters. One suspect killed, two arrested.

Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.

UN official: Palestinian Authority chairman abuses Palestinians

UN must openly condemn terror, UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, tells Conference of Presidents.

Gaza to pump sewage straight into sea

Gaza municipalities threaten to pump sewage into the sea after Hamas refuses to allocate electricity for sewage treatment plants.

IDF treats Gaza Arab shot by Hamas

Resident of Gaza crosses border after being shot by Hamas forces, IDF treats him. 'Israel cares more for Palestinian life than Hamas does.'

Qatari official: Neither Israel nor Hamas want an escalation

Qatari envoy to Gaza says neither Israel nor Gaza terrorists want an escalation that could "ignite the entire region".

Liberman: IDF destroyed Hamas terror tunnel last night

Defense Minister tells Yisrael Beytenu faction members that IDF demolished terror tunnel found near Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza.

IDF attacks underground infrastructure in Gaza

IDF fighter jets attack underground infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Trump's envoy blasts 'cowardly' Hamas

Jason Greenblatt condemns Hamas in the wake of the latest attacks on Israel.

Rocket from Gaza explodes in southern Israel

Terrorists from Gaza fire a rocket toward an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

President Rivlin:

Polish PM's 'Jewish perpetrators' comments are 'a new low'

Israeli President blasts Polish PM over 'Jewish perpetrators' Holocaust remark, says Israel 'will stop Iran's race to the nuclear bomb.'

Pity the Arabs of Gaza?- Interview with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim

Jewish soldiers were just seriously injured in a bomb attack from Gaza. Should Israel have mercy on Gaza?

IDF now thinks two bombs exploded in Gaza border incident

Reports say IDF now thinks two bombs exploded on Gaza border on Saturday, when 4 soldiers were wounded.

'The incident in the South is not over yet'

Defense Minister says Israel doesn't want escalation in Gaza, but vows to kill terrorists responsible for explosion that wounded 4 soldiers.

Israel warns Gaza residents: Wake up, Hamas is using you!

Major General Yoav Mordechai urges Gaza residents 'not to let Hamas lead them to hell,' says attack on IDF soldiers 'sign of cowardice.'

Roadside bomb explodes at Gaza fence, four soldiers injured

Explosives detonate near IDF forces patrolling Gaza border, severely injuring four soldiers.

IDF foils infiltration attempt

IDF forces shoot Gazans attempting to illegally cross into Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks terror tunnel and Hamas-owned military sites.

Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group

Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".

Gaza's only power plant shut down over fuel shortage

Gaza Strip's electricity plant shuts down, leaving Hamas-ruled strip totally dependent on Israel for electricity.

Israel blamed for 'catastrophe' in Gaza

Following meeting at UN Security Council, Bolivia’s UN Ambassador says Israel bears the primary responsibility for situation in Gaza.

Hamas newspaper publishes interview on 'human rights'

Official newspaper of Hamas publishes interview with senior Human Rights Watch official who accuses Israel of war crimes.

Gaza's largest hospital on strike

Strike by cleaning staff causes Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza to halt medical services for Gazans.

Rivalry between Hamas, Fatah after Gaza coup

'In the Shalit deal you sent a message to Palestinian society that you understand only force.'

Hezbollah threatens Israel

Senior Hezbollah official threatens to open a front in Syria and Lebanon if Israel attacks targets in Gaza.

Greenblatt: Qatar-Israel partnership can bring relief to Gaza

Trump's envoy responds to comments made by Qatari official that cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

Arabs clash with Israeli forces in 'Day of Rage'

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs riot during “Day of Rage” declared by Hamas in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.

Qatari official: Without Israel's help, nothing happens in Gaza

Senior Qatari official acknowledges cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'

Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.

Hamas official: We're not interested in an escalation

Senior Hamas official says war with Israel not imminent, but group is taking "the necessary precautions".

'There's no siege on Gaza'

Former IDF commander says Israel hasn't put Gaza under siege, Hamas is responsible for deteriorating humanitarian situation.

'Jerusalem will be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate'

Islamic Movement leader slams Palestinian Authority for crying 'crocodile tears,' promises Jerusalem will be capital of Islamic Caliphate.

Trump's envoy: Hamas causes misery for the people of Gaza

Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas and its Iranian patrons in a series of tweets.

IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018

Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.

ANALYSIS: Israel is fighting a five-front war

Israel appears to be enjoying a ‘quiet’ period, but below the radar, Israel is engaged in a covert war on five fronts.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

Gaza triplets named in protest of Trump's Jerusalem move

Gazan couple name their triplets Jerusalem, Capital and Palestine in protest of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at southern Israel

Terrorists fire rocket at Shaar Hanegev region, disturbing calm of the Sabbath. No injuries or damages.

'The Palestinians can go to hell, they betrayed the Arab world'

Saudi blogger slams Palestinian Authority in viral video, calling PA 'ungrateful dogs'.

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes near border fence. No injuries or damages reported.

Armed terrorists infiltrate from Gaza

Terror attack foiled when IDF forces nabbed four armed Arabs who crossed into Israel from Gaza Strip.

UN envoy: Gaza on verge of 'full collapse'

UN Middle East envoy says Gaza must be saved from disaster, calls to transfer power to Abbas.

Hamas founder dies after 'accidentally' shooting himself

Hamas 'founding father' responsible for alliance with Iran dies weeks after 'accidental' self-inflicted gunshot wound.

UNRWA's Gaza employees protest Trump's funding freeze

Thousands of employees of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” protest Trump's suspension of tens of millions of dollars in aid.

Trump's envoy: Hamas undermines Gaza's chance for success

Jason Greenblatt again rips Hamas for wasting Gazans' money to build terror tunnels.

Rocket siren heard in southern Israel

"Red Alert" incoming rocket siren heard in southern Israel. Security forces searching the area

Trump envoy 'deeply angered by Hamas terrorism'

WH envoy Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas terror group, demands it return remains of fallen IDF soldiers.

WH envoy Greenblatt says 3G phone service will 'empower' Gazans

White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt lauds 3G deal, enhancing cellphone network for residents of PA and Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

'Hamas is turning hospitals into terrorist bases'

President Rivlin tours Gaza envelope, says Hamas terrorists using hospitals and schools, as bases to attack Israel.

Gaza family executes own member for collaborating with Israel

Gazan family says it killed a relative after being told by Hamas he had helped Israel track down and kill three senior Hamas members.

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel

Army releases footage of demolition of Hamas terror tunnel along Israel-Gaza border.

Gaza man abandons daughter in Israel following hospital visit

Gaza resident escorting his daughter to hospital visit in Jerusalem refuses to return to Gaza, abandons daughter, flees to central Israel.

Kerem Shalom crossing to open Tuesday

Gaza terminal to open after IDF finishes terror tunnel destruction. 'Attempts to harm Israel will be answered with force and determination'.