Gaza Region

Hamas opposes changes to UNRWA curriculum

Gaza, Hamas officials say UNRWA should use Palestinian Authority textbooks, oppose changes to curriculum.

Gaza: Two sentenced to death over drug charges

For the first time in Gaza, two sentenced to death after being convicted of drug trafficking.

Rocket strikes southern Israel, no casualties reported

IDF retaliates for Saturday morning rocket, strikes 2 Hamas military bases in Gaza causing collateral damage only.

'You can be an enemy in politics and not in business'

In the heart of the Gaza strip, a factory is busy preparing kipot(skullcaps) for Jews in Israel.

The Gaza Strip's surprising export

Hamas-ruled Gaza producing kippot for religious Jews in Israel.

PA admits: We have no control over Gaza

PA government admits it has no control over Gaza due to longstanding feud with Hamas.

Terror attack foiled in southern Israel

Bombing attack against Israeli soldiers near Gaza border foiled.

'US warned us not to annex Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister warns right-wing parties push for annexation of Judea and Samaria will bring an immediate crisis with US.

Media misfeasance exposed in “Eyeless in Gaza” documentary

Israel strikes back after Gaza terrorists open fire on IDF units

IDF vehicle damaged as terrorists open fire on Israeli soldiers, prompting return fire from IDF tanks and aircraft.

Gaza rocket hits southern Israel

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

'Israel isn't looking for another round of conflict with Gaza'

Reports say Israel will not tolerate rocket fire from Gaza and will retaliate when necessary.

IDF hits Gaza

Israeli artillery hits Gaza Hamas positions in response to rocket fire.

Hamas rejects international forces in Gaza

Hamas rejects Netanyahu's proposal to send international forces to Gaza as part of future peace agreement.

PA leader issues warning to Hamas

PA leader Rami Hamdallah urges Hamas to agree to hold local elections in Gaza or they will be excluded.

UNRWA suspends Gaza staffer who joined Hamas

UNRWA, suspends Suhail al-Hindi, who joined Hamas's political bureau.

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Former Chief of Staff: 'No one has any interest in reconquering Gaza,' State Comptroller's report 'totally inaccurate.'

EU parliamentarians demand to enter Gaza

5 EU parliamentarians slam Israeli refusal to allow them to enter Gaza, demand lifting of blockade on Hamas-run territory,

Check out 360° view of Gaza border

Drone camera gives a bird's-eye view of the Gaza border.

Hamas sentences 3 to death for 'collaboration' with Israel

Military court in Gaza sentences three to death by hanging for "collaborating" with Israel.

Hamas to Liberman: Thanks, but no thanks

Hamas leader rejects Liberman’s offer for airport, seaport, and industrial zone in Gaza if Hamas stops tunnels and rocket fire.

Liberman offers Hamas airport, seaport in exchange for quiet

Defense Minister says Israel willing to build international airport, seaport, industrial zone in Gaza if Hamas ends tunnels, rocket fire.

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

IEC speaks on Gaza's power supply and what to do about the PA and Gaza's outstanding debt.

'Israel released new Hamas leader, will now face more terror'

Middle East expert Dr. Ephraim Arera says new Hamas leader released in Shalit deal hard-line, will pursue terrorism against Israel.

Haniyeh hails 'new page' in Hamas-Egypt relations

Deputy Hamas leader declares that Hamas has opened a new page with Egypt, following several years of tension.

23-year-old tries to cross Gaza border

Indictment filed against Rehovot resident caught by IDF soldiers before he was able to cross border into Gaza.

Hamas canine unit revealed, Israeli expert skeptical

Recent Hamas military parade features attack dogs annexed to tunnel forces.

Hamas claims two dead in Israeli air strike

Hamas claims two dead and five others wounded in airstrike near Rafah. IDF not confirming.

Israeli Cabinet ministers warn of possible escalation in Gaza

MK Naftali Bennett warns of escalation, MK Yoav Galant warns of war before spring.

Watch: IAF retaliates in Gaza

Israeli planes hit Hamas targets in Gaza Monday following rocket fire into Israel.

Islamic Jihad blames Israel for Gaza escalation

Islamic Jihad leader calls on Israel to “stop its aggression”.

Fourth IDF attack on Hamas positions

IDF attacks four Gaza targets in retaliation for fire at Israeli towns and troops.

Israeli Air Force hits Hamas targets across Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike three Hamas positions in Gaza Strip in response to Monday morning rocket fire.

Mail-order terrorism

Israeli authorities halt transfer of hundreds of packages destined for Gaza Strip.

IDF hits Hamas after projectile fired at Israel

Hamas position in northern Gaza destroyed by tank fire after 'projectile' strikes Israel.

Senior Hamas leader killed in Gaza explosion

One of top Hamas terrorists killed Saturday night in explosion in Gaza Strip.

Hamas: Would love Egypt to broker deal

Hamas refuses to swap Avraham Mengistu for Israel-held official; says relations with Egypt improved.

World Vision's Gaza head pleads not guilty to helping Hamas

Gaza head of global Christian charity World Vision pleads not guilty in Israeli court to aiding Hamas.

Islamic Jihad terrorist convicted of hacking into drones

Israeli court sentences computer engineer to nine years in jail for hacking into Israeli drones for Islamic Jihad.

Europe blames Israel for Gaza's humanitarian situation

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approves report accusing Israel of “systematic and illegal” killings of Gazans.

Gaza court extends prison sentence of 'enemy collaborator'

Military court in Gaza extends local man’s prison sentence for collaborating with “hostile foreign agencies”.

Hamas terrorist killed in Gaza tunnel collapse

Hamas says one of its members was killed as a tunnel collapsed in Khan Yunis.

Palestinian Authority: We have no control over Gaza

PA leaders officially admit Gaza in sole hands of Hamas; 'PA has no authority'.

Hamas to release locals who protested over electricity shortage

Hamas agrees to release those arrested in connection with protests over severe electricity shortages.

Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest Hamas

Arab youth sets himself ablaze to protest electricity shortage sparked by Hamas' corrupt leadership.

Qatar pays for Gaza's electricity

Emir of Qatar orders a payment of $12 million to solve the constant electricity blackouts in Gaza.

IDF responds to Gaza gunfire after IDF tanks damaged

IDF forces return fire after Gaza gunfire damages several IDF tanks stationed near Gaza border.

Hamas: We'll fire on Israel, start another war

Hamas official says they 'won't be like Assad,' and will show Israel the full force of their military power.

Turkey agrees to help Gaza with electricity crisis

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says Turkey has agreed to his request to send fuel for Gaza's sole power plant.

IDF official: Hamas is to blame for Gaza power outages

Major General Yoav Mordechai: Hamas enjoys electricity 24/7 but Gazans only enjoy it three hours a day.

Hamas arrests comedian over video on electricity crisis

Authorities in Hamas-run Gaza arrest singer-comedian after who made a video about electricity crisis and said, "Hamas enough".

World Vision head accused of funneling funds to Hamas

Gaza director of Christian charity World Vision indicted for funneling aid money to Hamas terrorists.

December's sirens turn out to be 2 Grad rockets

IDF spokesman says rocket sirens at end of December were Grad rockets fired at Israel, not spillover from Sinai.

Gazans protest against Hamas amid electricity shortages

Dozens of residents of Gaza protest over ongoing electricity shortages which have been going on for several years.

Smuggling cell hides cameras inside washing machines

Security forces nab smuggling ring passing dual-use equipment to Hamas' military wing.

Over a million PA Arabs plan to leave Israel

Arab media reports over 20,000 PA Arabs leave Israel each year, says numbers are growing.

Egypt destroys 10 tunnels near Gaza border

Egyptian border forces uncover and destroy 12 tunnels along the borders of the northern Sinai and Gaza.

21 Hamas members killed in tunnel collapses this year

Hamas says that 21 of its members were killed in tunnel collapses in Gaza during 2016.

Goldin family: Netanyahu surrendered to Hamas

Goldin family says Israeli government allows unprecedented amounts of cargo to enter Gaza, has not lifted a finger to bring soldiers home.

PLO blasts Hamas decision to execute a Gazan woman

PLO's Hanan Ashrawi denounces Hamas’s decision to sentence a 26-year-old Gazan woman to death for killing her husband.