Gaza Region

Has the Pentagon Found a Solution to 'Terror Tunnels'?

New system can locate tunnels as far down as eight meters, and can even track tunneling by terrorists in realtime.

Plot to Smuggle Diving Suits into Gaza Foiled at Border

Customs officials and the Shin Bet have thwarted an attempt to smuggle diving suits for naval operations against Israel into Gaza.

Blast in Gaza 'Training Camp' Wounds at Least 50

At least 50 wounded in a blast in a training camp used by Hamas's "military wing".

Hamas Jails Gaza Man for 'Spying for Israel'

Islamist group sentences Gazan to 15 years in jail, after accused of 'collaborating with Israel.'

Hamas Denies ISIS Has Presence in Gaza

Senior Hamas member denies that ISIS has a branch in Gaza, despite threats by the group to execute members of Hamas.

Sick: Gaza Blogger Uses Disabled Child's Picture to Smear Israel

'Award-winning' Mohammed Omer caught passing off an image of a disabled child being treated by Israel as a 'victim of Gaza war.'

Report: ISIS Mobilizing in Gaza

Salafi groups operating in Gaza aligning themselves with ISIS, allegedly looking to become a 'branch' of the group's Sinai division.

IDF Soldiers Wound Palestinian Near Gaza Border

Israeli troops shoot 17-year-old Palestinian Arab who came too close to the border fence and failed to comply with orders to turn back.

ISIS vs Hamas

ISIS in Sinai Claims Attack on Hamas in Gaza

War of the terrorist groups? ISIS claims explosives attack on Hamas military post, after threatening war; Hamas is in denial.

ISIS Threatens to Declare War on Hamas

ISIS-linked Salafist group in Gaza threatens to kill 'one by one' all Hamas personnel in retaliation for arrests of some 40 of its members.

Report: Explosion Rocks Hamas Security Headquarters

Gaza residents report Salafists bombed Hamas HQ after giving deadline to release prisoners, some of whom were arrested for 'ISIS contact.'

Rocket Materials Smuggled to Gaza Nabbed at Border

Lifted gag order reveals numerous attempts to smuggle in materials needed to rearm ahead of next terror war.

Hamas Accused of Torturing Salafists in Jail

Salafist movement in Gaza says Hamas torturing its members, monitoring others, while threatening Hamas with 'punishment.'

IDF Commander Fighting to Destroy Hamas Tunnels

Southern Command head trying to stop rampant rebuilding but being blocked; 'half of Gaza is rearming and digging tunnels.'

Jimmy Carter and Abbas Call for Fatah-Hamas Elections

Pro-Hamas ex-president calls for joint Hamas-Fatah elections in Ramallah after canceling Gaza stop, in bid to save floundering 'unity.'

Israel Allows 700 Truckloads of Goods into Gaza

Israel opens the Kerem Shalom crossing and allows 700 truckloads of goods to enter Gaza.

UN Blames Israeli Blockade for Slow Gaza Reconstruction

Despite Hamas being more intent on restocking terror arsenal than reconstruction, new UN peace envoy says Israel must stop blockade.

Israel Returns 15 Fishing Boats to Gaza

Despite returning 15 fishing boats confiscated from fisherman who traveled past limit, Gaza complains Israel should return more.

Yisrael Beytenu Again Demands Israel Finish Off Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu demands that Israel's new government make it a strategic objective to remove Hamas from its position as ruler of Gaza.

Israel Lets 14,000 Tons of Building Material into Gaza

Despite Hamas using building material to rebuild terror attack tunnels, Israel lets through single largest shipment since last war.

Cameron: Israel Right to Defend Itself in Summer War with Gaza

Just a week before elections, UK PM David Cameron rejects comparisons between Israeli self-defense, Palestinian 'indiscriminate attacks'.

Jimmy Carter to Visit Top Hamas Terrorists in Gaza

Pro-Hamas ex-US president to arrive in Gaza Thursday to meet Haniyeh and others, as he tries to defuse Hamas-Fatah war.

Hamas Terror Chief Deif Survived, is Back in Command

Israeli sources confirm elusive arch-terrorist targeted in airstrike last summer survived 6th attempt on his life, is pushing for Iran aid.

Hamas International Terror-Financing Smuggling Ring Nabbed

Three-man cell including lawyers arrested bringing money from Gaza to Hevron via Jordan to strengthen Judea-Samaria terror infrastructure.

Hamas Welcomes UN's Blaming Israel for Attacks on UNRWA Schools

Hamas spokesman says UN report proves Israeli "war crimes against Palestinian civilians".

Hamas Leader: There Are 'Chats' Taking Place with Israel

Hamas leader Ahmad Yousef reveals there are indirect "chats" taking place between his group and Israel under European mediation.

Back to open enemies?

End of 'Unity'? PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

After ministers charge Hamas with holding them hostage during visit, PA minister threatens 'there will be consequences.'

Indictment Filed Against IDF Soldiers for Looting in Gaza

Three IDF soldiers were charged Sunday with plundering over NIS 2,000 from a home in the Sajaya during Operation Protective Edge.

Former Commander: Next War With Hamas By End of 2015

Hamas's neglect of common Palestinians is riling up popular support for another war, says former IDF Southern Command chief.

Hamas: We're Not Responsible for Rocket Attack

Hamas signals to Israel that it is not responsible for rocket attack on southern Israel. Security officials not buying it.

IDF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

IDF airstrike targets "terrorist infrastructure" in northern Gaza, hours after terrorists fire rockets on southern Israel.

PA Unity Govt. Ministers Say Hamas Held them Hostage in Hotel

Further signs of disunity as ministers says Hamas blocked them from working on salary war in Gaza visit; 'crisis bigger than unity govt.'

Fatah Delegation Ends Gaza Visit Over Dispute with Hamas

Ministers of Palestinian consensus government end visit to Gaza, citing "differences of opinion" with Hamas over payment to workers.

Smuggled Weapons-Making Coal Seized En Route to Gaza

Israel captures 18 tons of metallurgical coke on its way to Gaza - the coal is used to produce weapons as part of terror re-arming.

Bombing Targets Abbas's Gaza Home

First in suspicious string of bombings targets Palestinian Cabinet HQ in Abbas's home; Hamas terrorist shot to death 'in an accident.'

Egypt Continues to Destroy Tunnels Along the Gaza Border

Egypt has destroyed 69 tunnels along the border with Gaza since March 28, says an army spokesman.

Explosive Device Targets UNRWA Offices in Gaza

Explosive device goes off near UNRWA offices in Gaza City, while a second strikes near police headquarters.

Hamas Threatens Abduction of 'All Israelis' to Free Terrorists

Senior Hamas official says 'our men, women and children' want to abduct Israelis 'wherever they are' to free jailed terrorists.

Hamas Threatens: 'We'll Choose When to Start the Next War'

Senior Hamas official says Islamist terror group still committed to ceasefire with Israel - for now.

Hamas: Unity Government Must End 'Discrimination'

Hamas calls on the unity government with Fatah to treat all employees equally and fairly, after Gaza workers start strike.

Sources: Gaza to Get Cement Deliveries 'For Next Three Years'

In yet another Israeli “gesture,” the PA has been moving caravans from PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria to Gaza.

Ya'alon: No Iran Deal Would Be Better Than What We Got

In an interview with the Washington Post, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon argues West could have done much better on the Iran deal.

ISIS Seizure of Yarmouk 'Harms Palestinian Right of Return'

Gaza organizations condemn capture of 'Palestinian refugee camp,' accuse ISIS of 'genocide.'

Missiles over Gaza

Gaza Terrorists Ramp Up Rocket Research For Next War

Five rockets fired as part of missile testing - including one dud - after Hamas leader touts production of new rockets to attack Israel.

Israel Cuts Gazan Lumber Shipments, Importers Say

Gazan importers asserted Monday that Israel has cut lumber shipments from 200 cubic meters a day to nothing to terror-controlled territory.

Hamas: No Palestinian State Without Gaza

Haniyeh demands Gaza be part of peace talks and Jerusalem be part of 'Palestine,' as Hamas official denies ceasefire negotiation reports.

Terrorism-Bound Advanced Technology Seized at Gaza Border

Infrared and remote-control cameras among a shipment foiled at border, marking over 100 smuggling attempts foiled since start of 2015.

Gaza Man Demands 'Refund' After Selling Banksy Door Too Cheap

A Gaza Arab claims that a local artist “duped” him into selling an “original Banksy” for NIS 700, when it is likely worth much more.

Ex-Tunisian President to Sail on Third Gaza Flotilla

Muncef Marzouki says he will be on ships seeking to breach Israel's legal naval blockade of Hamas stronghold by mid 2015.

PA Report: Gaza 'Fat Cats' Driving Up Price of Gas

A Hamas publication discussed the high price of gas and points the finger of blame at local gas companies.

Developer of Hamas Qassam Rocket Convicted

Gaza engineer Dirar Abu Sisi convicted in Beersheva on Sunday of terror involvement, conspiracy, and production of illegal weaponry.

Unity partners?

Abbas Calls on Arab States to Attack Hamas

Abbas urges 'same policy' of Yemen airstrikes to be used by Arab League in 'Palestine,' after his adviser calls for 'iron' blow to Hamas.

A new concession to Hamas?

Haniyeh Reveals Israel Offering a Gas Pipeline to Gaza

Hamas head says Qatar-funded project will see Israel give gas to Gaza power plant - even as he reveals 'camouflage' policy of deception.

Hamas: Amnesty Report 'Adopts the Israeli Version' of the Story

Hamas criticizes a report by Amnesty International accusing the group of war crimes as being unbalanced.

Leftist Group in Paris Accuses IDF of 'Crimes Against Humanity'

FIDH claims Gaza terrorists' indiscriminate attacks on civilians didn't give IDF 'carte blanche' to commit 'war crimes' in Gaza war.

Female Gaza Lecturer: Islam Defends the Rights of Women

Female lecturer from Gaza claims that Islam defends the rights of women and that it is, in fact, the West that doesn't.

Hamas Claims it Uncovered New Israeli Spying Technology

Hamas security source says they exposed Shin Bet advanced technology that erases phone information to protect agents.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

Hamas Open to Truce Extension if Israel Limits Judea-Samaria

Hamas spokesperson says UN envoy's proposal of 3-5 year extension could be agreeable, if Israel halts independent action in Judea-Samaria.

Report: Palestinians Committed War Crimes During Gaza Op

Amnesty International report finds Palestinian terror groups showed 'disregard' for civilian lives during Operation Protective Edge.