Gaza Region

Hamas Official: Ceasefire Talks to Resume This Month

Senior member of Hamas says talks between Israel and the Palestinian Arab factions on cementing ceasefire agreement will resume in Cairo.

Proposal: Work Permits in Exchange for Destroyed Hamas Missiles

Proposal is raised to make Israeli work permits for Gazans contingent upon destruction of still-intact Hamas missiles.

UN Chief Tours Hamas Terror Tunnel, Calls for Peace Talks

While saying he was 'shocked' by tunnels, Ban calls for talks leading to 'harmony' with terror group that has restarted tunnel digging.

'Hamas Will be Able to Use Global Aid for Terror Tunnels'

Israeli security source reveals transfer of Gaza crossings to PA will actually help Hamas attack Israel and build terror tunnels.

UN Chief Says 'Occupation' is to Blame for Gaza War

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Gaza hostilities were caused by a "restrictive occupation that has lasted almost half a century".

What Happened to the Demilitarization of Gaza?

Netanyahu's demand that Gaza's rehabilitation be linked to its demilitarization is completely ignored at donors' conference.

Ban Ki Moon to Visit Gaza Tuesday; Qatar Donates $1 Billion

Mega-conference on 'rebuilding Gaza' hailed as victory by Hamas as int'l aid money pours in; FM: no rebuilding without Israel's consent.

UNRWA Asks for Record $1.6 Billion to 'Rebuild Gaza'

UN-funded organization known for housing Hamas's rocket arsenal asks for 'unprecedented' aid money - but to what end?

US Praises Hamas-Fatah Unity Meeting as 'Positive Step'

Despite initially claiming Hamas not part of unity govt., White House now glows over Gaza meeting with Hamas.

Palestinian Unity Cabinet to Convene in Gaza

The first full meeting of the cabinet of the Hamas-Fatah government is scheduled for Thursday in Gaza.

ISIS has reached Gaza?

ISIS Claims Attack on French Cultural Center in Gaza

Declaration claims ISIS's first ever attack in Gaza on 'center of heresy' with 200 kg explosive, as Hamas tries to hush up blast.

Bravery under fire

IDF Special Ops Unit's Heroism in Gaza Revealed

Commanders in Duvdevan unit tell of daring rescue to prevent abduction in fierce fighting of Operation Protective Edge.

Kerry Urged to Investigate Misuse of UNRWA Facilities in Gaza

Congressman Brian Higgins and Representative Doug Collins call to investigate use of UNRWA facilities to maintain rocket stockpiles.

Kerry to Participate in Gaza Rebuilding Conference

Secretary of State John Kerry to take part in a conference on rebuilding Gaza, scheduled to be held in Cairo next week.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket into Sea in Apparent Test

Over a month after operation ends and ahead of renewed truce talks, Gaza busy improving its rocket capabilities.

Gaza Wants $4 Billion, But Did It Steal $700 Million?

'They did not give a cent to the people of Gaza. Hamas leaders took it all,' says Fatah spokesman. Are donors aware? Do they care?

Gaza Demands $4 Billion From World to Rebuild After Terror War

PA unity government asks for over eight times more than UN called for - aside from $4.5 billion to fund itself.

Israel Confirms Gazans will be Allowed to Pray on Temple Mount

As part of a series of gestures over the upcoming Eid al Adha holiday, 500 Gazans will be allowed to travel to Temple Mount.

Israel Agreed to Let Gazans Pray on Temple Mount

PA unity government says Israel made concessions on travel, says it backs Abbas's charges of 'genocide.'

Poll: Palestinians Back Rocket Fire if Blockade Not Lifted

Most Palestinian Arabs would favor resuming rocket fire at Israel if it does not lift its Gaza blockade, finds new survey.

'Smart Fence' to Be Built Around Gaza Belt

Barrier to alert IDF, Regional Council at first sign of infiltration, sources say - hours after two separate incidents along the border.

Twice in Two Days: Gazan Man Arrested Infiltrating into Israel

Day after terrorist with knife and spike arrested, another Gaza terrorist breaches into Israel during a riot near security border.

'He Didn't Come Here to Peel Carrots'

Knife-wielding terrorist who crossed into Israel from Gaza was caught by alert security officer.

Terrorist Nabbed Near Gaza

An Arab man armed with a knife and spike was caught near Shokeda, in the vicinty of Nahal Oz.

88 Senators to Kerry: Hand Gaza to the PA

Senators urge the Obama administration to act to take Gaza away from Hamas and hand it over to the PA.

Southern Residents Fear Hamas Rosh Hashana 'Surprise'

Kfar Aza resident tells Arutz Sheva he will be one of the few staying home for holidays, hopes for no surprise 'like Yom Kippur War.'

PA Asks for $3.8 Billion to Rebuild Gaza

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah says he has asked for $3.8 billion in urgent aid to help rebuild Gaza following the fighting.

Gaza Schoolchildren Traumatized by Sounds of Hamas Torture

Shrieks and cries of pain from nearby police building regularly interrupting lessons at Khan Younis school.

Mashaal: Disarmament Isn't Open for Negotiations

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects Israel's demand that Gaza be demilitarized, says weapons "are for fighting the occupying enemy."

Child Rocket Victim, Three Fallen Soldiers - and One Torah

Rabbi combines many of Judaism's brightest lights into one special ceremony – this Monday afternoon in the western Negev just outside Gaza.

Egypt Kills Gazan Breaching Sinai Border by Tunnel

Egyptian security busts tunnel runners, in what may have been smuggling attempt or part of recently revealed human trafficking ring.

Ceasefire? Hamas Terrorist Dies in Tunnel 'Activities'

Al-Qassam Brigades admit death in 'underground activities'; Hamas leader has said Brigades dug terror tunnels in last lull.

Hamas: End the Blockade or There Will be Another War

Hamas deputy leader says the group does not want another war with Israel, but says fighting is inevitable if blockade on Gaza isn't lifted.

'Thousands' Sneaked Out of Gaza During Operation Protective Edge

Wrecked smuggling ship kills 100 Gazans en route to Italy, part of a mass exodus fleeing the Hamas enclave in recent months.

Hamas: Ceasefire Talks Will Restart Within a Week

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouq says indirect ceasefire negotiations will restart by September 24.

Southern Residents Flee Amid Fears of Hamas Rosh Hashana Attack

Renewed mortar fire and renewed terror tunnel building means many Jews near Gaza will leave for holidays - and may never return.

Watch: Palestinian, Egyptian Commentators Argue about Gaza War

In a televised debate, a Fatah official and a newspaper editor in Egypt argued about Hamas's "achievements" during recent Gaza war.

Breaking News

IDF: Mortar Shell Fired From Gaza Hits Israel

IDF confirms first mortar attack since truce; Hamas denies responsibility, says it's dedicated to the ceasefire.

Breaking news

Israel, Palestinians Reach Deal Over Gaza Construction Materials

UN envoy Robert Serry says negotiators have reached agreement which also guarantees Hamas can't divert materials for terrorism.

Gaza Imam: Weapons Are Our Only Means to Establish the Caliphate

In a Friday sermon, a Gazan cleric brandishes a gun and declares that weapons are the only means "to establish a caliphate."

Report: Hamas Executes Officer over Spying Charges

Hamas executes a Palestinian Arab officer accused of spying for Israel, the latest in a series of similar incidents.

Watch: Gaza Terrorists Digging Tunnels 'Minute After Ceasefire'

Palestinian Islamic Jihad wasted no time after Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month, and are busily preparing for the next round.

Gaza Man Arrested Infiltrating into Israel

Man taken in for interrogation after attempting to infiltrate into Israel armed with a knife.

Fatah Official: What's the Difference Between Hamas and ISIS?

Senior Fatah official Tawfiq Tirawi slams Hamas executions, brutalization of Fatah members in Gaza, compares with ISIS.

Dept. Defense Minister: Hamas Likely to Restart Hostilities

Unless Israel gives in to its demands, Islamist terror group likely to resume violence, says Tzahi Hanegbi - but not quite yet.

Hamas Bans Public Celebrations in Gaza

All celebrations - including weddings - banned from the public eye out of 'solidarity' with families still reeling from war.

UN to Investigate Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools

Ban Ki-Moon tells Arab paper he will 'put on trial' those who struck schools - despite their rampant use as terror sites and weapons caches.

Egypt to Host Donors Conference on Gaza

Egypt will host a donors conference on the reconstruction of Gaza in October, after the UN says $550 million will be needed for Gaza.

Liberman Says Each Gaza Operation 'Strengthens' Hamas

Gaza terror group gets diplomatic boon and expands rocket reach in each campaign against Israel, says foreign minister.

UN: $550 Million to Gaza Despite Renewed Terror Tunnels

UN and PA call for funds without specifying supervision of usage; admit countries hesitating to donate to Hamas terror govt.

Turkey Refuses to Transfer 'Inhumane' Israeli Gas to Europe

Turkish energy minister rejects $2.2 billion gas pipeline project with Israel, unless it makes 'peace' with Hamas terrorists.

Leaders of South Say Renewed Tunnel Digging Means War

Residents of Gaza Belt demand government action as Hamas restarts digging, warn of regional desertion and loss of faith in government.

Sisi Offered Abbas: Create Palestinian State in Sinai

Palestinian Authority chief rejected offer by Egypt to create a state 5 times the size of Gaza, give up 1967 borders.

'Moderate' Rouhani Says Hamas 'Victory' is Thanks to Iran

Amid final round of nuclear negotiations, Iranian president brags of providing weapons to terror group fighting Israel.

Rivlin: 'Rebuilding Gaza Without Disarmament Will Bring War'

President speaks about reconstruction of Hamas enclave with Norwegian FM, who links situation with Islamic State.

Abbas Threatens to End Hamas Unity Deal

PA chairman says in Cairo he 'can't trust Hamas,' makes outlandish claim that Hamas only lost '50 fighters' in Gaza, while Fatah lost 850.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Developing the Gaza Belt Like Judea and Samaria

Ex-Yesha Council director Pinhas Wallerstein tells Arutz Sheva he 'owed it to himself' to be in Nahal Oz as mortars fell.

Hamas Accuses Palestinian PM of Neglecting Gaza

Deputy speaker of the Palestinian parliament accuses Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah of "negligence" towards Gaza.

Top Adviser to Canada's Liberals Under Fire for Israel Comments

One of the Canadian Liberal Party leader's top advisers accuses Israel of firing "indiscriminately onto Palestinian women and children".

11 Egyptians Reportedly Killed from Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Senior security source says death of soldiers near Rafah in Sinai was caused by a bomb in tunnel under main traffic circle.