Gaza Region

JNF Raises $4 Million for Emergency War Help

The money will go, among other things, to set up mini-shelters, which will allow residents of southern towns some freedom.

Thousands Attend Emotional Funeral of Lt. Hadar Goldin H"yd

With tears and fond memories of his remarkable life, family, friends, and ordinary Israelis bid farewell to Hadar.

Arutz Sheva interview

How Will it End? Bibi's Unenviable Choice

Israel's former security adviser says that with the destruction of Gaza's tunnels almost complete, the gov't faces a crucial decision.

PA Factions to Meet With Egyptians Sunday Night

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the PA are ready to present Hamas' cease-fire demands to Egypt.

Hamas: Israel 'Made Up Story' on Soldier's Kidnapping

Hamas spokespeople can't make their mind up: Did they or didn't they kidnap and murder Hadar Goldin?

Watch: IDF Forces Expose Tunnel, Destroy Booby Trapped Building

Videos give an inside glimpse to the IDF's search-and-destroy process in Gaza.

Thousands Rally Against Israel Outside the White House

In anti-Israel protest outside the White House, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is equated with Hitler.

Chile: Protesters Call to Cut Ties with Israel

Thousands march in Chile's capital, urging president to break off diplomatic relations with Israel.

Ceasefire Talks 'Still On', Says Egypt

Egypt says its invitation to Israeli and PA delegations for ceasefire talks is still in place despite failure of 72-hour humanitarian truce.

UN Chief Calls for Immediate Release of Kidnapped Soldier

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demands that an Israeli soldier captured in Gaza be released immediately.

Watch: Reporter Confirms Hamas Fires Rockets from Hospital

A Finnish reporter confirms on camera that Hamas fires rockets at Israel from the Shifa hospital in Gaza.

Kerry Demands Hamas Release Kidnapped IDF Soldier

Secretary of State condemns Hamas's violation of ceasefire, calls for release of Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin.

Obama Calls on Hamas to Release Abducted Soldier

Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin "needs to be unconditionally released as soon as possible", says Obama.

UN Blasts Israel for Not Sharing Iron Dome with Hamas

UN's human rights official condemns Israel for "war crimes", cites its failure to share Iron Dome with the "governing authority" of Gaza.

White House Condemns 'Barbaric' Breach of Truce by Hamas

US slams breach of Gaza truce in which IDF soldier feared abducted; talks over long-term ceasefire suspended.

Thousands Attend Pro-Israel Rally in Paris

Paris Jewish community holds first major pro-Israel rally since the start of Operation Protective Edge.

Egypt Invites Israel and PA for Truce Talks

Egypt invites Israel and the Palestinian Authority to send delegates to Cairo for truce talks, after both sides agreed to ceasefire.

Five Soldiers Killed Near the Border with Gaza

Five soldiers killed by mortars and rockets fired at them near the border. 61 soldiers killed so far in Operation Protective Edge.

White House Welcomes Ceasefire, Calls for Long-Term Truce

White House says it strongly supports the three-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges "restraint" until it begins.

Pentagon: Too Many Civilians Have Been Killed in Gaza

Pentagon says Israel should do more to minimize civilian casualties.

Hamas Agrees to 72-Hour Ceasefire

Hamas spokesman says the movement agrees to 72-hour ceasefire, provided that Israel observes it as well.

Security Council Calls for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

UN Security Council renews an appeal for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas Fires Rockets Following Ceasefire Announcement

Salvo of rockets fired towards Shfela region. Iron Dome intercepts two.

Kerry: Israel and Hamas Agreed to 72-Hour Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Friday morning, according to Secretary of State Kerry.

State Department: Kerry Has 'Made Progress' in Ceasefire Bid

State Department says Kerry has "made some progress" in talks to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, but "we're not there yet".

What if Rockets were Fired from 'The West Bank'?

A rocket from Gaza at Ben Gurion airport disrupted air traffic, but terrorists in Samaria would have a much clearer shot if Israel left.

Calls Grow to Upgrade Operation Protective Edge to 'War' Status

Still just an 'operation,' calls for IDF action in Gaza to be 'upgraded' to a war, so more people can get compensated for losses.

Calls to Stop Destruction of Community Honoring Murdered Teens

Homes for five families, built to honor the memories of three murdered Israeli teens, are in danger of demolition.

As War Rages, Nine Years Since Gush Katif Expulsion to be Marked

Event to mark nine-years since Gaza ethnically-cleansed of Jewish population, as warnings of Hamas takeover now painfully clear.

IDF Eliminates Tunnel Terorrists in Israel, Gaza

Hamas continues to use tunnels to attack Israelis; on Thursday, troops eliminated another terrorist who tried to do just that.

Turkish 'Humanitarian Aid' to Gaza: Ball-Bearings, Cement Mixers

Is Turkey supporting war against Israel? Customs officials seize 'humanitarian' aid, fear suspicious cargo destined for Hamas.

Government Demolishes Homes of IDF Soldiers Fighting in Gaza

Homes belonging to soldiers near the Samarian village of Kfar Tapuach torn down even as they served their country, some in Gaza.

Eldad to Israeli Students: Boycott Leftist Professors

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad has a message for Isreali students: Just say no to leftist professors

Despite Risks, PA Says Its Ready to Join ICC

While the PA could pursue claims against Israel, Israel could do the same against the PA - and make a better case, many legal experts say.

IDF Calls Another 16,000 Reserve Soldiers to Service

In what may be a sign that the IDF operation in Gaza is expanding, 16,000 more reservists are being called up for service.

Watch: IDF Finds Terror Tunnel in Gaza Mosque

Hamas does not only use schools to store weapons and launch rockets, as the IDF discovered.

Harper: Hamas is Responsible for Loss of Life in Gaza

Canada's Prime Minister says Hamas - not Israel - should be blamed for the heavy loss of civilian life in Gaza.

IDF Soldiers Were Killed in Booby-Trapped UN Building

Three IDF soldiers killed when explosives detonated within a booby-trapped UN building in Gaza. UNRWA yet to comment.

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Senate passes a resolution that states the its support of Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Ceasefire

Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza, leaves several hours later.

Abbas Declares Gaza a 'Humanitarian Disaster Area'

PA Chairman urges UN to adopt the necessary measures for declaring Gaza a disaster area.

Israel Blamed and Condemned for Shelling UN School

UNRWA blasts Israel for shelling one of its schools in Gaza. IDF says initial investigation shows rockets were fired from the school.

Peres Calls to End Gaza Campaign, Evokes Outrage

Former President Shimon Peres evokes outrage when he says the operation in Gaza "has run its course".

'Moderate' PA Leader: Jews Brought the Holocaust on Themselves

Senior member of Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party, Jibril Rajoub, calls Israelis 'the new Nazis', says Israel committing a 'holocaust' in Gaza.

Israeli Tourists Forced to Leave Maldives Resort after Gaza Demo

Officials say Israelis removed from Sunni-Muslim island 'for their own safety', after tearing down a poster equating Israel to Nazi Germany.

Italian Reporter Reveals Hamas Cover-Up Over Misfired Rockets

Journalist backs IDF version of missile strike on school playground, says Hamas rockets went astray. But it's just the tip of the iceberg.

UNRWA Finds Another Rocket Stockpile in Gaza School

UNRWA finds another rocket stockpile at one of its schools in Gaza, the third time since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge.

England Cricketer Warned Not to Wear Gaza Bracelets

England's Moeen Ali warned not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza again during international matches.

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza Statements

Yariv Oppenheimer criticizes Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that Hamas must be left defeated and disarmed.

Chile Recalls Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza

Chile recalls its ambassador to Israel for questioning, says it is "disappointed" over Israel's operation in Gaza.

Hamas Arch-Terrorist: No Ceasefire Until Siege Ends

In a rare audio message, the head of Hamas’s “military wing” reiterates the group's conditions for a ceasefire.

Hamas Spells it Out: Our Aim is the Extermination of the Jews

In sermon from central Gaza Strip Hamas cleric says his group aims to 'totally exterminate' every last Jew in Israel.

Finance Minister Lapid: Hamas is Holding Gazan Civilians Hostage

Minister Yair Lapid demands 'demilitarization' of Gaza, says Israel can afford a long-term military operation to defeat Hamas.

Leftist MK Dismisses Calls to Retake Gaza as 'Cheap Populism'

'Ministers must remember they're dealing with lives, not another speech for Likud,' Meretz Chairman fires.

10 KIA in 24 hours

Five Soldiers Killed During Attempted Terrorist Infiltration

Five soldiers were killed when Hamas terrorists breached the border from Gaza on Monday. A sixth soldier prevented abduction of a body.

Mashaal: We Fight the Occupiers, Not the Jews

Hamas leader says he is willing to co-exist with anyone, including Jews, but not with "the occupiers".

Hotovely: Say 'No' to U.S.-Offered Ceasefire

Deputy Transportation Minister says Obama's ceasefire makes it seem as though "the United States is working in the service of Hamas."

Israeli Aircraft Hit Home of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Israeli aircraft hit the home of Hamas's former PM Ismail Haniyeh.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Salvo Towards South and Center

Sirens heard in Eshkol, Ashdod and Tel Aviv. Iron Dome intercepts three rockets.

Gantz to Residents of Gaza: Stay Away from Hamas

Chief of Staff asks residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Hamas operates, so they are not harmed by the IDF’s operations.