rocket attacks

Rocket fired at Israel despite cease-fire claims

Rocket explodes near community in Eshkol Regional Council shortly after IDF removes restrictions on movement in Gaza periphery.

At least 20 rockets fired at Israel

Terrorists launch multiple rockets at Israel as air force strikes Gaza. Sderot house damaged.

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF issues warning to Gaza area residents that air force will attack Gaza in near future. Rail traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot halted.

Hamas officials: Rocket fire on central Israel was 'accidental'

Sources within Hamas tell Egypt rocket attack which injured 7 in central Israel was not intentional, say they plan to probe incident.

PM Netanyahu: I am certain we'll capture the terrorists

PM Netanyahu discusses Ariel-area terror attacks, says Hamas is responsible for unintentional rocket attacks.

Bennett: Time to defeat Hamas once and for all

New Right leader responds to rockets on Tel Aviv: 'When you tolerate arson kites you will get missiles.'

Rocket attack on central Israel

2 rockets launched at Gush Dan region. Remains of rocket fall in Tel Aviv.

Report: New agreement with Hamas

Gaza terrorists fire rocket into Israel as Egypt works to broker agreement between Israel, Hamas.

Escalation in Israel's south

IDF strikes on military targets in Gaza after grenade round lands in Israeli town.

Israel thanks UN, Egypt for help reaching ceasefire with Hamas

Israeli Ambassador to the US thanks UN envoy, Egypt, and Qatar for assisting in reaching ceasefire with Hamas after 500 rocket attacks.

Gaza area schools closed, train service disrupted

17 rockets fired towards Israel, three intercepted by the Iron Dome, one caused damage to a building No injuring reported.

Defying terror:

'They will not take our air'

Organizers of Negev hot air balloon festival which was cancelled due to Hamas rockets vow to fly their balloons in show of strength.

Demonstration in front of Security Cabinet: 'Conquer Gaza'

Right-wing activists call on government to take strong military action in response to Hamas rocket attacks.

Amb. Danon calls on UN Security Council to condemn Hamas

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations calls on UN to condemn Hamas for launching hundreds of rockets at Israel.

Hamas blames Israel for escalation

Terror organization spokesman says "resistance" fired nearly 200 rockets in response "Israeli aggression."

IDF Southern Command head visits Sderot

IDF leaders visit southern city struck by rockets fired by Gaza terrorists.

Sderot boy wounded by rocket speaks

16-year-old struck by shrapnel while running to safe room during rocket barrage: south has been enduring rockets since before I was born,

36 rockets fired from Gaza

Rocket strikes by terrorists from Gaza continue after at least 2 injured by rockets.

IAF strikes 12 terror targets in Gaza after rocket barrage

Red Alert siren sounds again after rocket barrage from Gaza injures 2. IAF strikes 12 targets.

'There is no cease-fire - we have to strike the terrorists'

Sderot mayor says government, army must make Hamas pay the price for attacking his city and not leave Sderot on its own.

Cabinet: Retaliate for every terror kite launched from Gaza

Security Cabinet instructs defense establishment to respond to every incendiary kite and balloon after terrorists launch 100 rockets.

Hamas claims responsibility for overnight rocket barrage

Terror group which rules Gaza vows to respond to any Israeli action.

Hamas calls for 'quick reaction' to Israeli 'escalation'

Hamas slams Israel for responding to rocket attacks, pushes for 'quick reaction' of more 'resistance.'

'We have no choice other than to reconquer Gaza'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich calls on government to order conquer of Gaza as a response to continued missile attacks.

'To strike at the Hamas leadership

Zionist Union MK Salah Saad calls on government to do more to protect Israel's citizens following Hamas attacks.

'The government must protect its citizens'

Labor MK chides government for failing to stop Hamas rocket attacks on Israel's citizens in the south. 'They feel their blood is cheap.'

Canada, England, condemn rocket attacks on Israel

England's Minister Burt slams attacks which 'risk killing or injuring children,' says they are 'unacceptable' no matter what.

Gaza rocket attacks:

3 IDF soldiers injured by rocket shrapnel

First casualties reported as Gaza terrorists continue to fire rockets at southern Israel.

'Don't preach to us'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett slams Israel's 'armchair critics' following wave of mortar attacks on Israeli towns.

Rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, Iron Dome downs projectiles

Terrorists operating in Gaza Strip fire rockets at Israeli towns. Iron Dome defense system shoots down multiple rockets.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

'We must prevent Iran from establishing itself in Syria'

Eizenkot says calls to use more force against rocket attacks 'irresponsible.' 'I think that it's not the right thing to do right now.'

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF spokesman says Israel retaliated for rocket fire, emphasizes Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza's residents.

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

Iron Dome intercepts two missiles as a third falls in Israeli territory, damaging a building.

Rocket found in Sderot preschool

Rocket fired from Gaza damages Sderot preschool, IDF investigates whether Iron Dome malfunctioned.

PM Netanyahu: Europe is hypocritical

PM Netanyahu flies to Paris, Brussels, with a clear message for Europeans.

IDF hits Gaza after rocket attacks

Israeli airstrikes, tank fire hit terrorist positions in Gaza Strip hours after rockets land in Israel.

Rockets hit southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza Strip hit southern Israel Thursday evening.

Rivlin: Missiles do not discriminate between Jew and Arab

President attends Kafr Qasem road inauguration following explosion of rockets on southern Israel from nearby Sinai.

'Eilat back to normal' following rocket attack

Deputy mayor of Eilat says disruption caused by rocket attack last night was minimal. 'They won't be able to disrupt our tranquility.'

'Next round of fighting not a question of 'if' - only of 'when'

Minister Bennett calls for crushing victory against Israel's enemies at memorial for Sderot girl murdered shielding brother from rocket.

December's sirens turn out to be 2 Grad rockets

IDF spokesman says rocket sirens at end of December were Grad rockets fired at Israel, not spillover from Sinai.

ISIS claims rocket attack on Israel

Islamic terror group claims responsibility for rockets fired at Israel from Egyptian territory.

Comptroller: Israelis not adequately protected from rockets

More than two million Israelis lack adequate shelter in case of rocket attacks, finds State Comptroller Yosef Shapira.

Rocket fired at western Negev towns

Explosions near Israeli towns along Gaza border.

Watch: Rocket explodes near homes in Sderot

ISIS-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for attack. Two treated for shock, damage reported in Sderot residential area.

Report: more air strikes on Gaza

Arab news is reporting on an additional IAF strike on Gaza in retaliation for the rocket shot into Sderot earlier today.

'In next war, thousands of rockets will hit in heart of Israel'

Senior military official warns of heavy rocket fire in next Lebanon war: '300 tons per month, equivalent to 5 hours of Air Force bombing'.

IAF Attacks Hamas Terror Targets in Gaza

Airstrikes were a direct response to rocket strike on the Eshkol region Sunday night.

MK Yogev: Work With Hamas, If We Have to

According to MK Moti Yogev (Jewish Home), both Israel and Hamas have a common interest – and they can cooperate on that interest.

IDF Airstrike Targets Terrorist Infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack a terrorist infrastructure in northern Gaza in retaliation for a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

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.

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.

MKs: Hit Hamas - Hard

Yuval Steinitz said that unless Hamas reined in the terrorists in Gaza and kept them from attacking Israel, Israel would do it for them.

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.

IDF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

IDF airstrike targets "terrorist infrastructure" in northern Gaza, hours after terrorists fire rockets on southern Israel.

Poll Shows Palestinians Hope for Intifada, Rocket Attacks

A poll shows that over two thirds of Palestinians – 68% - support rocket attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilian targets.