Gaza Region

Hamas leaders barred from 'humanitarian visits' to Israel

Israeli government orders Hamas leaders, their families barred from entering Israel for medical treatment, other 'humanitarian' needs.

Israel foils Gazan's efforts to import military gear

Ashdod customs inspectors foil smuggling of thousands of Items of military clothing and gear.

Bennett: The tunnel threat will pass within a year

Education Minister suggests to Gazans: Invest in schools, not in terror.

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.

Gazans exhume disabled man's body, claim he was killed in riots

Gaza officials dig up body of disabled man allegedly killed during violent protest against US recognition of Jerusalem.

IDF general:

'The Jewish mind found the solution to Hamas terror tunnels'

Coordinator of Activities in the Territories: "Two million people in Gaza are under occupation, but the occupation is by Hamas, not Israel."

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli fighter plans attack terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Security agencies announce closure of Gaza-Israel crossing.

Report: Two Arab rioters killed during clashes with IDF soldiers

Dozens of rioters protesting Trump's Jerusalem recognition hurl stones at Israeli forces, forcing soldiers to open fire.

'PA economy is completely dependent on Israel'

Judea and Samaria Coordinator Yoav Mordechai says PA could have built a successful economy - if they had invested international aid money.

COGAT:

'Root causes of incitement must be dealt with''

IDF Major General meets with Irish Deputy PM/Foreign Minister; 'Israel will continue to enforce law against illegal construction in Area C.'

Senior Hamas leader in critical condition after shooting self

Hamas 'founding father' responsible for alliance with Iran in critical condition following 'accidental' self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Bereaved mother:

'It's a mistake to give Gaza back its electricity'

Dvora Gonen, whose son was murdered by terrorists in 2015, wonders why the Israeli government provides free gifts to Hamas.

Arab connection to Jerusalem: Fake News

Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Gaza electricity renewal is logical step following US defunding of UNRWA. 'Egypt fed up with Palestinians'

Hadar's mother to Gazans:

'Kidnapping bodies is inhumane'

Mother of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin reaches out to Gazans after Israel says it will restore electricity supply to the enclave.

Analysis: Cutting UNRWA aid will not cause a humanitarian crisis

Shocking findings of the Lebanese Bureau of Statistics reveal how UNRWA inflates the number of Palestinian Arabs under its care.

Israel restores power transfers to Gaza

Despite ongoing attacks on Israel from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel restores 50 megawatt supply to Gaza.

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

New IDF data: 99 terrorist attacks took place in 2017 compared with 269 attacks in 2016. IDF seized 10 million shekels of terror money.

Hundreds of Gaza residents protest electricity cuts

Gaza resident protest electricity cuts, blame Hamas, Palestinian Authority.

'Hamas continues to cross red lines'

Coordinator of Government Activities demands the Red Crescent fire ambulance driver who exploited his role to assist terror organizations.

Defense Minister: 'We know who is responsible'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman promises that Israel will act on those firing rockets from Gaza, calls on PA to negotiate.

Assessment:

IDF attacked terror tunnel in Gaza

Assessments are that spokesperson's unusual announcement of strike on 'central terror infrastructure' implies attack on terror tunnel.

IAF attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Fighter jets attack central terrorist infrastructure in Gaza following series of rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Despite rocket attacks, Israel to increase Gaza power supply

PA agrees to continue payments to Israel for electricity to Gaza Strip, paving way for 50 megawatt increase - despite recent rocket attacks.

Two rockets fired from Gaza within two hours

In both cases, emergency alarm system fails to sound. No injuries or damage reported.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

Following rocket attack on Gaza Belt, Israeli aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza.

Netanyahu: Israel has hit Hamas 40 times in recent weeks

Prime Minister says IDF has cracked down on Gaza-based terror group, destroyed 40 Hamas targets since demolishing Gaza terror tunnel.

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF spokesman says Israel retaliated for rocket fire, emphasizes Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza's residents.

Israel's Defense Minister has a message for Gazans

Defense Minister Liberman asks Gaza residents to think about their children's future, pressure Hamas to change policies.

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

Iron Dome intercepts two missiles as a third falls in Israeli territory, damaging a building.

'Will Iran protect Gazans as it did the Syrians?'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories addresses the people of Gaza in online video.

'Decision on conflict vs calm depends on Gaza'

35 graduates of the 175th class of the pilot's course receive their wings. PM warns Hamas not to test Israel, air force.

Culture Minister to Zoabi: 'Go back to Gaza, you traitor'

Culture Minister Miri Regev blasts Arab MK Hanin Zoabi: 'Your presence here is a stain on Israeli democracy.'

IDF warns of volatile Gaza situation

IDF & defense establishment claim at cabinet meeting earlier this week circumstances in Gaza reminiscent of days before Protective Edge.

Activists to 'surprise' mothers of terrorists

Activists plan to stop buses of Gazan mothers visiting their sons at the Nafha Prison.

Disabled Gaza man did not die from IDF fire

IDF official says disabled Gazan Ibrahim Abu Toriya did not die from IDF fire, demands Red Cross investigate incident.

Hamas leader: Israel doesn't exist

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh calls on Arab world to create strategy to fight US, promises to fight to the end the US recognition of Israel.

Hamas warns of reconciliation collapse

Hamas was supposed to hand over full control of Gaza by December 10.

'Rockets are being fired at Arabs, by Arabs'

Failed mortar attack this morning damages home of Gaza resident. 'How long will Hamas continue to harm its own people?'

Hamas leader: We will no longer rule in Gaza

Hamas’s Gaza leader declares that the organization is permanently ceding control of Gaza in order to reconcile with Fatah.

'Record number of trucks entering Gaza under Liberman's watch'

Zionist Union MK criticizes Defense Minister for not reducing the aid to Gaza as rockets are fired on southern Israel.

'This trickling of rockets is unacceptable'

Heads of local councils in southern Israel demand the government take action following yet another rocket attack from Gaza.

Near Miss: Gaza rocket explodes next to Israeli home

Terrorists fire rockets from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, hit Israeli town in western Negev.

Damaged Gaza home belongs to terrorist

Home severely damaged by Gaza rocket on Friday belongs to brother of Hamas spokesperson.

Gaza rocket misses mark, damages local home

Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards southern Israel, but the rocket hits a residential building inside Gaza.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days

Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.

'Why doesn't Hamas invest in hospitals and schools?'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories gives interview to BBC, issues a stern warning to Hamas.

'There are more tunnels from Gaza'

Commander of Gaza Brigade warns that Hamas has more tunnels, is likely looking to escalate with Israel.

'Supreme Court is rewarding terrorism'

Right-wing MKs fume after High Court of Justice orders Israel to return bodies of terrorists killed in last month's tunnel explosion.

Supreme Court orders Israel to return terrorists' bodies to Gaza

Court rules state must hand over bodies of terrorists killed in terror tunnel - or pass law permitting military to hold terrorists' remains.

IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks three targets which serve as training and storage sites for weapons.

Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets over Sderot

Missile defense system prevents damage from latest attack from Gaza terrorists. Residents treated for shock.

Rocket fired from Gaza at southern Israel

Rocket sirens heard in Gaza Belt. IDF says one rocket was fired from Gaza towards the region.

2 Gaza terrorists killed in mysterious explosion

PA says Islamic Jihad terrorists killed in Israeli airstrike which Israel denies. Islamic Jihad says terrorists were on 'Jihad mission'

Israel denies hitting Gaza, Hamas claims 2 killed

Gaza officials claim 2 men riding a motorcycle were killed in a 'targeted strike' Tuesday. IDF denies responsibility.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas positions in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashkelon

Iron Dome successfully intercepts at least two rockets fired by Gaza terrorists towards Ashkelon.

Report: Manhattan bomber says attack motivated by Gaza violence

Failed suicide bomber says he wanted to blow up Manhattan subway at rush hour because of Israeli response to Gaza rockets.

Rocket fired from Gaza: IDF returns fire

Rocket fire follows rocket attack on Sderot kindergarten last week.

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

Fatah official says handover of power in Gaza from Hamas has hit yet another snag.

Hamas says 2 terrorists killed in destruction of terror tunnel

Terror group issues more threats after IDF destroys terror tunnel leading into Israeli territory.