Gaza Region

Bennett: We'll Settle the Score with Abbas and Hamas

Jewish Home chairman says that the "illusion of the withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders" evaporated during the recent war in Gaza.

Herzog: There's No Military Solution to the Situation

Opposition leader calls to turn the ceasefire agreement in Gaza into a wider, comprehensive regional agreement.

Danon: The Residents of the South Don't Feel Safe

MK Danny Danon dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comments that Operation Protective Edge in Gaza was a success.

Ya'alon and Gantz: We'll Hit Hamas Again if We Have To

Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff declare that if Hamas resumes the rocket fire, it will be dealt an even harsher blow.

EU Calls For Ceasefire to Lead to 'Two State Solution'

EU says comprehensive agreement, not return to status quo, needed in Gaza; calls for end of blockade and full Hamas PA unity government.

UN Sends First Convoy From Egypt to Gaza Since 2007

First UN convoy through Egypt allowed in to Gaza as ceasefire deal goes into effect the next day.

Blair Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire

Former British prime minister welcomes the announcement of an open-ended ceasefire in Gaza, calls for long-term plan.

UN Chief Hopes Ceasefire will Lead to Peace Agreement

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices hope that Gaza ceasefire will set the stage for talks on a final Israeli-PA peace deal.

MK Shelah: Turn Ceasefire into Long-Term Agreement

MK Ofer Shelah says that the ceasefire in Gaza should lead to a return to peace negotiations with the PA.

Hamas Official: We'll Build Our Seaport without Permission

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Al-Zahar declares that the group will build a seaport and airport in Gaza, even without permission.

Eshkol Rocket Victim was Security Coordinator of Kibbutz

Ze'evik Etzion, 55, is one of the two people who were killed in a mortar attack on Kibbutz Nirim in the Eshkol region.

Second Eshkol Rocket Victim Dies of His Wounds

One of the victims of rocket attack on the Eshkol region pronounced dead, bringing the death total in the attack to two.

Gazans Celebrate Hamas 'Victory' With Gunfire

Gaza explodes in raucous celebration and mosques broadcast 'Allahu akbar' as long-term ceasefire comes into effect.

U.S. Drafts UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire

Diplomats say Washington has prepared draft outline for resolution demanding a ceasefire, working on it with other countries.

Egypt 'Awaiting' Israel's Response to Month-Long Ceasefire

Senior sources in Cairo say Egypt is still waiting for Israel to respond to its proposal for a month-long in Gaza.

IDF Reveals the Gaza That the UN is Hiding

UN maps show damaged buildings in Gaza - but that's only half the picture, as IDF exposes in an informative new video.

Watch: Hamas Terrorists Embed Rocket Launchers in Hospital

Video shows Hamas fire on central Israel from hospital, located next to schools used as shelters, and IAF airstrike on launchers.

'Israel Can't be Bullied into a Ceasefire'

Ahead of a visit to Israel, NY Congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman and Congressman Peter King express support.

Report: After Executions, Hamas Arrests 150 More 'Collaborators'

Following a string of public executions, an increasingly paranoid Hamas continues frantic investigation into IDF targeting of top leaders.

Mashaal Threatens Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria

Hamas leader declares that his group will not only continue attacking Israel from Gaza, but will also launch attacks from Judea and Samaria.

IDF Destroys Launcher Used to Fire Rockets at Jerusalem

The Israeli Air Force targets and destroys the rocket launcher from which rockets were fired at Jerusalem earlier in the day.

Heavy Rocket Barrage Targets Southern Israel

Sirens heard throughout southern Israel before midnight. At least four rockets intercepted over Kiryat Malachi.

Gaza Crossing Closed Following Mortar Barrage

Five wounded at Erez Crossing, leading to closure of transfer point where wounded Gazans have been exiting for medical treatment.

Watch: IDF Soldier Reveals Extent of Hamas 'Human Shields'

IDF interview with soldier who fought in Gaza illustrates challenges: 'it's difficult to eliminate a terrorist hugging a small child.'

Rights Group to US: Stop Hamas Execution of 'Collaborators'

Israeli civil rights org asks US to stop Hamas terrorist regime executions of suspected collaborators. Some 25 have been put to death.

Frustrated Gaza Belt Residents Protest Outside Netanyahu's House

Murder of 4 year-old from mortar shell drives Gaza Belt residents to action, as protestors say 'enough is enough' to 14 years of rockets.

PA Blasts Hamas for Executing 'Collaborators with Israel'

The Palestinian Authority blasts Hamas officials for executing more than 20 alleged collaborators with Israel, saying this is illegal.

Former MK: Only Erasing Hamas Will Bring Quiet

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

Australian Politicians Duped By Dud Declaration on Gaza

Amnesty Condemns Hamas Over Executions

Amnesty International calls on Hamas to stop executions of suspected collaborators, hours after 18 more Gazans are executed by the group.

Iran to Send Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Iran says it will send aid to Gaza after Egypt agrees to allow the shipment to enter through the Rafiah crossing.

4-Year-Old Mortar Victim Identified

Boy who was killed from Gaza mortar identified as Daniel Tragerman. Sources say mortar was fired from UNRWA school.

Gaza Rocket Explodes Near Ashdod, Three Wounded

Three people hurt, one critically, when Gaza rocket explodes in Gan Yavne, near Ashdod.

Rocket Salvos from Gaza Continue into the Sabbath

Gaza terrorists fire rockets at southern and central Israel. At least 90 have been fired since Thursday night.

4-Year-Old Killed by Mortar in Southern Israel

4-year-old boy pronounced dead after being critically wounded by a mortar shell fired towards Sha'ar Hanegev.

Ya'alon: We'll Continue to Target Hamas Leaders

Defense Minister clarifies that Israel will continue to target the heads of the Hamas terrorist group “at any time and in any place”.

Minister Ariel: Continue the Operation in Gaza

Housing Minister says that the Hamas terrorists eliminated by Israel “lived a month too long”, calls to renew ground operation in Gaza.

Yadlin: We Tried to Eliminate Deif in 2006

Amos Yadlin, formerly the head of Military Intelligence, says Israel tried to eliminate Mohammed Deif on the eve of the Second Lebanon War.

New UN Resolution on Gaza in the Works

Britain, France and Germany put forward new UN Security Council resolution on Gaza in a fresh bid to end violence.

Haniyeh: We'll Continue to Fight the 'Neo-Nazi Enemy'

Hamas’s former prime minister says that despite the elimination of several of its leaders, the terror group will remain strong.

Badly Wounded Hero had Shielded Children

The 33-year old seriously hurt in Eshkol had been shielding children with his body.

Bibi's Brother-in-Law: Only Invade Gaza if You Intend to Stay

Sara Netanyahu's brother says residents of southern Israel should 'admit their mistake' and apologize for supporting Gaza expulsion.

Kidnapping mastermind eliminated

Father of Hadar Goldin: 'I Knew the IDF Would Get the Job Done'

Simcha Goldin say he feels 'no joy' at news his son's killer was killed in Gaza strike, but is satisfied that the IDF got the job done.

Paris: 300 Rally Against Israel's Airstrikes in Gaza

300 protesters demonstrate in Paris against Israel's operation in Gaza. Protest ends peacefully.

Canadian Parliamentarian Quits Over Party's Support for Israel

Sana Hassainia, an MP for the New Democratic Party quits the caucus over her party leader's "excessively pro-Israel stance".

Security Council Urges Return to Ceasefire Talks

UN Security Council urges Israel and the Palestinian Arabs to return to the negotiating table to quickly agree on a lasting truce in Gaza.

Netanyahu Reprimands Bennett Over Gaza Criticism

Heated argument breaks out between PM and Jewish Home chairman at Cabinet meeting.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Salvo at Southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets fired towards Israel; one intercepted by the Iron Dome over Ashdod.

Egypt Calls for Resumption of Talks, 'Regrets' Breach of Truce

Egyptian government says it 'profoundly regrets' yesterday's breach of the ceasefire, as violence once again escalates.

Gaza Terrorists Start Morning With Renewed Rocketfire

Total rockets since ceasefire breach edges towards 60 as Eshkol Region hit overnight; IDF hits 30 terror targets overnight.

UN Chief Condemns Breach of Gaza Ceasefire

Ban Ki-moon says he is "gravely disappointed" by the resumption of hostilities in the region, calls for permanent ceasefire.

Hamas: Israel Tried to Eliminate Head of 'Military Wing'

Hamas leader Abu Marzouk accuses Israel of trying to eliminate the head of the group's “military wing”, Mohammed Deif.

IDF: 50 Rockets Were Fired on Tuesday

IDF says a total of 50 rockets from Gaza fired towards Israel since Tuesday afternoon. Six of them were intercepted by Iron Dome.

PA Official: It's All Israel's Fault

Senior official who heads the Palestinian Arab delegation to Cairo says Israel is to blame for the collapse of the temporary truce.

Hamas: Israel 'Opened the Gates of Hell'

Hamas says rocket fire came in response to airstrike on Gaza home, vows Israel will have no peace.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Towards Jerusalem

The rocket fire continues: Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Jerusalem; no one hurt.

US Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire as Hamas Blames Israel

As State Dept. spokeswoman says blame for scuppering of talks lies with Hamas, Islamist terror group says Israel at fault.

Israeli Official Denies Agreement to Lift Gaza Blockade

Official involved in ongoing Cairo talks says reports made of significant breakthrough by Palestinian delegation false.

Journalist: What Are We Getting Out of the Ceasefire Agreement?

Journalist and radio host Sharon Gal slams reported ceasefire deal that was reached between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza Ceasefire Extended by 24 Hours

Israeli and Palestinian Arab negotiators agree to extend a temporary ceasefire in Gaza by 24 hours. Current truce was to expire at midnight.