Gaza Region

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.

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.