Gaza Region

UN Closes Last Remaining Shelter for Displaced Gazans

UNRWA closes the last remaining shelter for Palestinian Arabs displaced in last summer's war in Gaza.

Expert: Israel Didn't Commit War Crimes in Gaza

NGO Monitor's legal advisor dismisses accusations that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza.

Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy' After Ban's Comments on Gaza

"There is no limit to the hypocrisy", says PM after UN chief accuses Israel of making Gazan children "suffer".

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His 'Outrageous' Anti-Israel Bias

Pointing out daily slaughter of children in Middle East, deputy FM slams UN head's accusation about Gazan children.

Ban Bashes Israel for Making Gazan Children 'Suffer'

UN demands Israel make steps to protect children in Gaza, failing to note Hamas civilian shields and embedding of terror infrastructure.

Hamas Denies Secret Talks with Israel

Senior member of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine says Hamas is now denying contacts with Israel on a long-term truce.

UNRWA Chief Admits Hamas Hid Weapons in Facilities

Krahenbuhl acknowledges storing of rockets in schools, clinics during last summer's war, but criticizes Israel for hitting UNRWA facilities.

Truce or Rearming? Hamas Doesn't Want Long-term Ceasefire

Hamas official tasked with int'l relations says terror group wants seaport, is studying ceasefire document submitted by Tony Blair.

Israeli Source Confirms 'Indirect Contacts' with Hamas

Israeli source confirms indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas on the entry of materials to Gaza in exchange for 'quiet.'

Foreign Press Fumes Over Foreign Ministry Cartoon

Foreign Ministry clip shows how foreign journalists were 'blind' when it came to Hamas in Gaza, hits a raw nerve with foreign press.

Hamas Divulges It's Holding Secret Talks With Israel

Hamas sources reveal indirect talks via UN and European parliament to extend ceasefire, confirming Arab media reports.

Israel Makes 'Historic' Temple Mount Concessions for Ramadan

Defense Ministry announces 'firsts' in easing security checks, including direct buses to Mount, hundreds of Gazan visitors.

Watch: 'World Wants to Tie Both Our Hands Behind our Backs'

Deputy minister Hotovely and foreign ministry director Dore Gold present report vindicating IDF's fight against Hamas terror last summer.

Another Mavi Marmara fiasco?

New Gaza Flotilla Threat on the Horizon This Month

Showdown to take place final week of June and include senior international figures - will it end in violence and global condemnation again?

Family of Gaza Children Livid Over IDF's Cancellation of Probe

Family of four Gaza children killed in an airstrike on a beach angry over IDF's closure of a probe into the incident.

PA Unity Government Reveals Lack of Power in Gaza

Fatah spokesperson welcomes opening of Rafah Crossing, complains that Hamas is 'refusing' to hand crossings over.

Israel Closes Probe into Gaza Beach Bombing

IDF drops proceedings over a bombing of a Gaza beach where four children died during last summer's war.

Yesh Atid MK: Enough! Time to Take Action Against Rocket Fire

MK Haim Yellin accuses PM Netanyahu of worrying about his political future instead of the residents of the south.

Gaza Terrorists Fire a Rocket at Ashkelon

IDF says rocket fired from towards Ashkelon likely exploded inside Gaza.

A new threat from Gaza?

Hamas Starts Using Border 'Attack' Road

Armed terrorists patrol in 4x4s along newly paved road adjacent to border, in apparent bid to prepare for 'attack' Hamas ex-minister vowed.

Hamas Accuses PA over Gaza Bombings

Hamas says PA behind string of explosions rocking Gaza to destabilize area, but ISIS-linked Salafists have also been active.

Gazan Dies Fighting for ISIS in Syria

ISIS terrorist from Gaza dies in coalition airstrike on Raqqa, as threat of ISIS influence in Gaza continues to grow.

Gazan Teens Learn Jihad at Hamas Summer Camp

850 youths finish first camp of summer, after learning to conduct attacks and identify with jailed terrorist murderers.

Gazans Upset with UNRWA Aid to Brethren in Syria

As resources are transferred to survivors of besieged, starving Yarmouk neighborhood, protests held in Gaza against budget cuts.

Int'l Legal Experts Slam IDF - For Over-Warning Gazans

Experts from US, Germany warn IDF 'legal zeal' sets dangerous precedent tying hands of democracies fighting terror.

Poll Finds Half of Gazans Want to Leave

Quarter of Judea-Samaria Arabs want to emigrate according to poll, as disappointment with last Hamas terror war grows.

Ya'alon to Gaza Terrorists: Don't Continue to Test Us

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon warns Gaza terrorists that Israel is ready to strike if rocket attacks continue.

Bennett: Do Not Hand Over More Territory

Education Min. opens up about reforms and thoughts on renewed Gaza fire, but refuses to disclose if he will support student trips to Hevron.

Liberman: Israel Gives Hamas 'Tacit Approval' to Attack

Blaming renewed Gaza rocket fire on lack of 'deterrence', Liberman asserts next war is coming and Netanyahu's gov't won't last.

Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossings

IDF spokeswoman says Israel is to reopen border crossings to and from Gaza that were closed following rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Gantz Attends Odd Peace Concert as Rockets Explode Nearby

The man who led the IDF until recently attended a concert near Gaza border that featured an imam's call to prayer.

IDF Airstrike Targets Terrorist Infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack a terrorist infrastructure in northern Gaza in retaliation for a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

IDF Deploys Three Iron Dome Batteries in South

In the wake of latest rocket fire from Gaza, IDF deploys three Iron Dome batteries in Ashdod, Netivot and Ashkelon.

Hamas Blames Israel for Defending Itself From Rockets

Gaza rocket attack leads IAF to retaliate in strikes on terror sites - Hamas tells Egypt to force Israel to keep ceasefire agreement.

Hamas Tells Israel 'ISIS Fired Rockets to Make us Fight'

Senior Hamas source sends message via Egypt minutes after rocket attack blaming Salafists; Ya'alon says 'Hamas still responsible.'

MK Struk: Time to Get Serious About Defending the South

Unfortunately, residents of the south can expect to continue to live insecure lives, says former Jewish Home MK Orit Struk.

Eli Ben-Dahan: We Will Respond to Every Rocket

Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan said Thursday that Israel would not tolerate rocket attacks from Gaza.

ISIS-Affiliated Group: More Rocket Attacks on Israel Coming

The Islamic State linked group that fired rockets at southern Israel on Wednesday says it will continue “attacking the Jews.”

Ya'alon: Terrorists Should Not Try Israel's Patience

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon vows to continue a strong response to all terror threats against Israel from Gaza or elsewhere.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

Israeli Air Force attacks three terrorist infrastructures in Gaza following rocket attack on Sdot Negev area.

Liberman: PM's 'Restraint Policy' Led to the Rocket Fire

Yisrael Beytenu chairman urges government to respond to the rocket fire from Gaza and not "bomb empty sands".

Two Gaza Rockets Explode in Southern Israel

Two rockets from Gaza explode in Sdot Negev region in southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

Hamas Claims IDF Attempt to Foil Border Attack Road Failed

Hamas mouthpiece reports IDF sent bulldozers, opened fire entering Gaza to stop newly paved road, says its terrorists arrived to oppose.

Hamas Claims Mossad Using Female Agent 'Honeytrap'

Hamas warns Gazans against alleged threat of young Israeli women posing as Arabs to get locals to work for Israel.

Hamas Kills Local ISIS Leader in Gaza Shootout

Round 1? Salafist leader killed after violently resisting arrest for 'illegal activities,' as ISIS threat looks likely to come to fruition.

Report: Hamas Fires 2 Rockets into Sea, One Week After Attack

Two rockets reportedly fired into sea from Gush Katif area as Hamas continues to develop domestic rockets in preparation for next war.

German Foreign Minister to Make Rare Visit to Gaza

Germany's foreign minister says he will visit Gaza but will not meet with Hamas leaders.

Blockade? Qatar Says it Sends Building Materials to Gaza Freely

Despite terror tunnel construction, Israel is authorizing all Qatar funded projects according to an official in charge of reconstruction.

Ya'alon: We Will Not Tolerate Threats to Israel

Defense Minister says Israel’s airstrike on terrorist infrastructures in Gaza makes clear it has no intention of ignoring rocket fire.

Senior Hamas Commander Moving to Gaza 'For Good'

Moussa Abu Marzouk announces he is ending his self-imposed exile in Egypt, indicating shift in Hamas regional power base.

Egyptian Army Destroyed 521 Gaza Tunnels over Last 6 Months

Army spox says ongoing military operations in Sinai Peninsula having success; over 700 terrorists killed during same period.

IAF Strikes Terrorist Infrastructures in Gaza

IAF aircraft strikes four terrorist infrastructures in southern Gaza in response to rocket attack.

Amnesty: Hamas Executed 'Collaborators' During Gaza War

Amnesty International says Hamas committed war crimes by executing dozens of "collaborators with Israel".

Yesh Atid MK: There Should be a 'Price Tag' for Rocket Attacks

MK Haim Yellin, a resident of the Gaza border region, says there must be an Israeli response to Grad attack on the south.

Running Scared? Hamas Evacuates Terror Sites After Rocket Attack

Hamas orders 'military sites' to be evacuated in fear of IDF response to rockets, after security source says Hamas responsible.

Liberman: Gaza Rockets Because Govt. Won't Destroy Hamas

Regev responds to rocket fire from Gaza by calling for response and blaming Hamas, while Liberman snipes at coalition.

Rocket Fired from Gaza Hits Southern Israel

Air raid sirens sound in Lachish, Ashdod regions; Grad rocket hits Ashdod region; Islamic Jihad suspected.

Watch: Gaza Terrorists Taught Tunnel Tactics to Syria Rebels

Irony: rebels hitting pro-Iran forces with tactic learned from Gaza; 'They even sent me a video, and we did it exactly the way they do it.'

Report: Hamas Paving Patrol Road Next to IDF Base

Worrying photo shows Hamas building road in northern Gaza near border, possibly in no-go zone defying IDF and threatening soldiers.

IDF's Newest Weapon Against Hamas: Mini Gaza

Unique new 3-D model at 50 square meters in size will give IDF officers special training to be one step ahead of the terrorists.