Gaza Area

Gaza Border Towns Get New Tax Breaks, Benefits

The government on Sunday approved a new package to provide benefits for Israeli towns and villages in the Gaza border area.

Tunnel ‘A Reminder that Terror Can Strike Anytime’

Calls to keep IDF soldiers in ‘Gaza belt’ as army reveals advanced terror tunnel aimed at major attack.

'Collaborating' With Israel is Punishable by Death In Gaza

A Gazan court found a man guilty of "collaborating with the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people."

Hamas Facing Trouble from Without and Within

Hamas faces new Egyptian campaign on border as young group ‘Tamarod’ continues call for rebellion.

'Tamarod' Youth Renew Call for Uprising against Hamas

Gazan "Tamarod" group shared a video calling on supporters to oust Hamas, which it calls "tyrannical" and "corrupt" in the name of religion.

Hamas Officials Crack Down on Fatah Leaders in Gaza

Throughout the Gaza Strip, Hamas security forces have been detaining several of Fatah's leaders and affiliates.

Lieberman: I'd Order Conquest of Gaza

The "dubious quiet" in Gaza is being used by Hamas for building its power, says MK.

Does ‘Arab Idol’ Hate Israel?

‘Arab Idol’ and UNRWA special ambassador praised ‘martyrs’ and called Israel ‘Palestine' - but may not have had a choice.

Israel Accused of Kidnapping Gaza Man

Family of missing Gaza man claims he was taken by the Mossad.

IDF Collects Warning Beepers from Gaza Belt Security Teams

The IDF has raised the ire -- and concerns -- of security teams around the Gaza periphery by deciding to revoke military warning beepers.

IDF Security Failure as Gaza Man Reaches Netivot

A man from Gaza managed to penetrate all IDF defenses and reach Netivot. Defense experts concerned.

PA Arabs Say Yes to Hamas, No to Abbas

A new poll in the PA points to a calm before a storm of terror: Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh would defeat Abbas in new elections.

Don’t Pass On Hamas to the Next Generation

Barrage of Missile Fire Slaughters Chickens

Chickens in Israel are usually slaughtered by a kosher butcher -- but Monday evening Hamas terrorists did the job with a Qassam rocket.

Cabinet Extends Benefits for Sderot, Gaza Belt to 2013

The aid package includes economic benefits for area residents, health and employment services.

State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to Gaza

Qatar’s emir is first foreign leader to visit Hamas, but the State Dept. does not seem to be clued in. “Let me check,” says spokesman.

Hamas Destroys Arab Homes on ‘Gov’t Land;’ UN Silent

The headline “Government destroys Arab homes” normally would draw fire from media and the UN, but not if it the government is Hamas.

Arab Spring Anarchy in the Sinai: 50 Terrorist Attacks

The blossoms of the “Arab Spring” uprising in Egypt last year have wilted under a reign of terror in the Sinai, where Al Qaeda is active.

Israel Takes On J Street

A senior Israeli diplomat told a silent J Street audience Monday that unlike Americans, Israelis face life and death decisions every day.

Tax Breaks for Israel's 'Deep South'

People living in Israel's "deep south" will be the beneficiaries of new tax breaks beginning immediately, the government has announced.