rocket attacks

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired two Qassam rockets at southern Israel. The rockets exploded in open areas.

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attacked several terror targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rocket attacks.

Seven Rockets Fired Towards Southern Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired seven rockets towards southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepted those aimed at populated areas.

Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Ashkelon

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire three rockets at southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.

Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Eshkol Region

Two rockets hit Eshkol region. None hurt.

Gaza Salafists Protest the Arrests of their Relatives

Dozens of Gazans rally in central Gaza, demanding Hamas release their detained Salafist relatives.

Terrorists Fire Qassam Rocket at Southern Israel

Rocket fired by terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza explodes in Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a terror facility and a weapons storage site in southern Gaza.

Deal with the Rocket Attacks Now, Says Eshkol Region Head

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council, Haim Yellin, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take action to stop the rocket attacks from Gaza.

Netanyahu Vows to Retaliate for Eilat Attack

Israel will “extract a price” from those who launched the Grad rocket attack against Eilat last week, PM Netanyahu vows.

Terrorists Fire Qassam at Eshkol Regional Council

Gaza-based terrorists once again interrupt the lives of southern Israeli residents, fire Qassam rocket at Eshkol Region.

Salafi Terror Group Releases Video of Rocket Attack on Eilat

The Salafi jihadist group that claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Eilat has released a video which shows the rockets being fired.

Jihad Terror Group Claims 'Credit' for Eilat Rocket Attack

A Salafi Muslim jihadist group has claimed responsibility for Wednesday morning’s rocket attack on the Israeli resort city of Eilat.

Hagel to Bring News of More Iron Dome Funding

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to confirm the US has approved another $400 million for the Iron Dome defense system.

Jordan May Have Also Been Struck in Rocket Attack

The Jordanian port city of Aqaba may also have been struck Wednesday morning in a rocket attack launched from Sinai.

Rockets Fired at Eilat

Rocket fired at Eilat from Sinai. City's airport shuts down.

Poll: Fewer PA Arabs Support Terror

A poll finds support for terrorism, rocket attacks down to under 50% among Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Iron Dome Returns to South After Renewed Rocket Attacks

Recent rocket attacks on southern Israel have prompted the IDF to redeploy the Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the region.

Hamas Arrests Two Salafists Over Rocket Attacks

The Hamas terrorist movement has arrested two hardline Islamists in connection with rocket attacks on Israel.

Reports: Egypt Slams Hamas Over Rocket Attacks on Israel

Egypt has demanded explanations from Hamas as to how it is allowing terror groups to fire rockets into southern Israel, reports said

Shas Says 'No Opposition' to Retaliation Against Rocket Fire

‘There is no coalition and opposition when it comes to protecting Israeli citizens,’ Shas leader declares.

Rockets on Sderot, Ya'alon Warns of Tough Response

Defense Minister Ya'alon says Israel will take tough measures to stop rocket fire as Gaza terrorists attack again.

Hamas Arrests Salafist Terrorists After Rocket Attack on Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers have arrested two Salafist terrorists, after a Salafist group claimed a rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

'Israel Needs a Credible Military Option on Iran'

Former Israel Air Force Commander Ido Nechushtan said Tuesday that Israel needs a “credible military option” against Iran

Northern Israeli Hospital Fortified Against Future Attack

Rambam Hospital in Haifa is ready for the next major rocket attack that, hopefully, will not come

The Poor, Wretched Muslims of Gaza

UN Ambassador: Condemn the Rocket Fire on Ashkelon

Israel's ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council following a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Ashkelon Back to Routine After Attack

Life continues as normal in Ashkelon despite morning rocket attack. Mayor combines hope for calm with defense preparations.

Kassam Rocket Hits Ashkelon

For the first time since Pillar of Defense, Gaza terrorists fired on southern Israel. One rocket hit the city of Ashkelon.

Defense Against Gaza Terrorism: Trees

IDF brings back decades-old ‘defensive forestation’ strategy to protect Israelis from Gaza terrorists’ fire.

Hamas Responds to HRW: We Didn't Mean to Hurt Civilians

Hamas responds to HRW report which accused it of war crimes, says it "only targeted soldiers and military bases".

Philippines Lifts Travel Ban on Israel

The Philippines is to resume sending workers to Israel as the calm in the south continues.

Israel Pushing Ahead with Next Anti-Missile System

In the wake of the great success of Iron Dome, Israel is now pushing ahead with the development of the Magic Wand system.

Terrorists Fire 20 Rockets Since Ceasefire Begins

Gaza’s terrorist rulers mark the ceasefire by firing 20 rockets in three hours at southern Israel.

American Rabbis on a Solidarity Mission to Southern Israel

Rabbis from the Rabbinical Council of America arrived in Israel for a three-day solidarity mission with residents of the south.

Photos: Missile Hits Rishon LeZion Building

A Gaza missile destroyed the upper floors of a residential building in Rishon LeZion.

Soldier, Civilian Killed in Hamas Attacks

An IDF soldier and Israeli civilian were killed in Hamas attacks Tuesday night. 16 were wounded, one seriously.

Rabbis Open Hotline for Southern Israel

The Tzohar rabbinic organization has opened a hotline for residents of southern Israel seeking Judaism, psychological boost.

Rocket Hits Residential Building in Tel Aviv Region

A rocket hit a building in the central Israel city of Rishon Letzion. Two rockets hit the city of Ashkelon, wounding three people.

Disinformation or reality?

‘Ceasefire by Tuesday Night’

Sources in Israel, Egypt, Gaza say ceasefire will be declared within hours.

Ashdod: Several Hurt in 2 Rocket Strikes

Terrorists rain rockets on Ashdod, hitting city twice and wounding several people.

IDF Hits Hamas Hard; 3 Killed

IDF hits Hamas with artillery, airstrikes in possible prelude to ground attack. Planes report direct strike on rocket-launching cell.

Prayers and Riots

Pillar of Defense, Day 6, in Pictures

Breslov hassidim raise the spirits of soldiers, a missile hits a school in Ashkelon, PA Arabs riot and soldiers pray. Day 6 in pictures.

Yishai Hints That Ground Operation is Near

Interior Minister Eli Yishai said that it was likely that Operation Pillar of Defense would continue – and be expanded as well.

Ashdod Man Finds Unexploded Rocket on Roof of Building

A resident of Ashdod may have saved many lives – when he found an unexploded rocket on the roof of his apartment building

Obama Gives Yellow Light to Ground Operation

Britain warned against a ground operation in Gaza, but President Obama appeared to leave the decision to Israel.

IDF Eliminates Another Top Hamas Terrorist

In a precision strike IDF aircraft eliminated Yihya Abiya, responsible for managing Hamas' rocket terror campaign against Israel.

100 Gaza Rockets Fell in Gaza Itself

Out of 824 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel over the past few days, 100 have landed in Gaza itself, statistics show.

3 Soldiers Wounded in Rocket Attack

Three soldiers were wounded Friday when a rocket hit the Eshkol region. Terrorists fire 507 rockets in three days.

Children of Slain Chabad Woman in Better Condition

The husband and children of Mirah Scharf are in better condition Friday after suffering wounds in the rocket attack that took her life.

Update: 2 Rockets Aimed at Capital Hit Open Area in Gush Etzion

First hamas rocket attack aimed at Jerusalem hits open field in Gush Etzion. This comes after two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv.

Schools Open Doors to Families from South

Religious public schools open their doors to families from southern Israel seeking to spend the Sabbath away from rocket fire.

Commanders Prepare Troops for Ground Invasion

IDF troops gather outside Gaza, begin preparing for ground invasion.

Jewish Home Candidates Run for Shelter in Be’er Sheva

The new Jewish Home faction visits Be’er Sheva. Bennett: It’s healthy to feel what southerners do. We’re ready to enlist.

Rockets on Southern Cities, Homes Hit

Gaza terrorists continue attacks with Grad rockets on Ofakim and Ashkelon and several attacks on the Eshkol region.

Strike on Center Leaves Southern Residents Wondering Where Now?

With a rocket reaching south Tel Aviv, residents of the south who are ready to relocate, wonder if TA residents will do the same.

Sderot Fourth-Grader Tells Peres, ’We Live in Fear’

“We were born 'children of red',” a Sderot child tells Peres, referring to Color Red siren that rules their lives under rocket attacks.

Youth Take to Streets, ‘Don’t be Scared – Hit Gaza Terrorists’

Youth take to streets in support of southern Israel. “Hit Gaza hard, send terrorists back into hiding,” they urge Netanyahu.