Gaza Envelope

Terrorist incendiary balloons cause fires in Gaza envelope

Firefighters get blaze under control after terrorists resume sending arson balloons. IDF moving additional troops into the region.

On Passover night: Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

After Al-Aqsa clashes: Sirens sounded in southern Israel

Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.

After Jenin operation: Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

New town in Israel: Goldknopf to propose establishment of Hanun in Gaza envelope

The town will be established as a mixed community for about 500 religious and secular families.

Sderot Mayor: The residents should not be held hostage by terrorist organizations

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi blasts conduct of security establishment. "Terrorists must be eliminated and threats must be neutralized."

Following assessment: Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

Islamic Jihad: We have aerial photos of towns near Gaza Strip border

Islamic Jihad organization presents aerial photographs obtained through intelligence-gathering missions of UAVs.

Balloons vs. rockets

Don't tell me the brains in this country of hi-tech that created the Iron Dome and jammed the terror tunnels cannot overcome balloons.Op-ed.

Incendiary balloon causes fire in home near Gaza border

Fire breaks out in a house in Kibbutz Be'eri, believed to be result of incendiary balloons. No injuries reported.

PM announces establishment of new Gaza envelope community

Netanyahu updates Cabinet on efforts to emerge from lockdown, intention to build new community in Gaza periphery.

24 fires break out as balloon terrorism continues

24 fires break out in communities near the Gaza border as a result of continued firing of incendiary balloons.

Watch: Explosive attached to balloons neutralized

19 fires caused by incendiary balloons launched from Gaza today. Hamas is now attaching explosives to balloons.

Two rockets fired from Gaza, IDF retaliates

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructure in Gaza after two rockets fired towards southern Israel.

Gaza envelope resident convicted of contacts with Hamas

Be'er Sheva District Court convicts resident of moshav near Gaza border of contact with a foreign agent.

Islamic Jihad boasts: We turned life in Gaza envelope into 'hell'

Spokesman for Islamic Jihad's terrorist arm says life in "settlements" on Gaza border has become a "hell" thanks to the group's attacks.

Calm maintained in the south, but schools to remain closed

The last siren in southern Israel was heard after 11:00 p.m., before a ceasefire reportedly went into effect.

Gantz demands Netanyahu show up for discussion on situation in the south

Blue and White chairman writes PM demanding that he attend discussion initiated by the opposition on the security situation in the south.

New defense system aims to stop balloon bombs

Netanyahu says Israel may act militarily even before the elections if attacks from Gaza do not stop.

IDF believes: Hamas is responsible for incendiary balloons

IDF officials say the organization which is ruling Gaza is leading the renewal of the balloon terrorism.

Residents of Gaza envelope outraged by Galant's comments

Minister Galant says his job is not to calm the children of the south, angering the frustrated residents.

MK Golan: Either fight Hamas or make deal with it

Democratic Union MK Maj. Gen. Yair Golan warns Israel must choose between full-scale military operation or negotiated settlement with Hamas.

Rocket fired at southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol Regional Council. IDF attacks Hamas military post.

School cancelled in Gaza border towns Friday

Council leaders cancel school after rocket fired hours after cease-fire goes into effect.

Sderot Mayor: Israel gives immunity to terrorists

Mayor Alon Davidi responds to escalation on the Gaza border: We demand eliminations of terrorists and a military operation.

Terrorists fire two rockets from Gaza

Red Color siren sounded in Kissufim. IDF says rockets did not cross into Israeli territory.

Israel planning 'security wall' on Gaza border

Defense establishment decides to build wall to counter terrorist infiltration from the Gaza Strip.

Report: Israel and Hamas agree on truce

PA report says Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to end firing of incendiary balloons in exchange for increase in fishing area.

'A balloon falls out of the sky and explodes without warning'

An agricultural director in the Gaza envelope says that they were told to harvest their wheat before it ripened due to incendiary balloons.

INTO THE FRAY: Cracks in the Dome?

Matriculation exam cancelled for students in south

Matriculation exam in civics will not take place on Monday in communities located up to 40 kilometers from the Gaza border.

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Security forces capture two suspects who crossed Gaza border fence. They were transferred to the Shin Bet.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

IAF airplanes and helicopters strike Hamas military compound in central Gaza following balloon bomb attack on Gaza envelope.

Promoting national goals - to strengthen the south

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Netanyahu meets regional council heads from the south

Netanyahu promises to promote resilience program for the Israeli communities in southern Israel.

'We don't care that Liberman resigned'

Residents of southern Israel urge the public to join their protest in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Complacency and political numbness is not a response to ongoing terror

Gaza envelope residents have had enough

Hundreds of residents of southern Israel block the entrance to Sderot following rocket barrage.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Sirens heard in the Eshkol and Merhavim Regional Councils in the Gaza envelope. IDF says Iron Dome was activated.

Gaza envelope to resume normal routine

Following assessment, Home Front Command lifts the restrictions that were imposed on the Gaza envelope.