Gaza Region

Ministers Express Support for Ground Operation in Gaza

"Hamas left us no choice," says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Mashaal: Israeli Operation Doomed to Fail

Hamas chief declares that Israel's ground operation in Gaza is destined to fail.

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Egypt blames Hamas for the latest escalation in Gaza, but also denounces Israel's ground operation.

Iron Dome Intercepts 8 Rockets in Latest Attack from Gaza

Hamas responds to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza by firing yet another salvo of rockets.

IDF Spokesman: We're Dealing Hamas a Powerful Blow

IDF spokesman calls on the residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Israeli troops are operating.

Hamas Threatens Israel: You'll Pay for Ground Operation

Hamas says Israel will pay a "high price" for launching a ground assault on Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Egypt's Ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu says ground operation in Gaza was ordered after Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal.

US Warns Israel to be 'More Careful' About Civilian Casualties

State Department urges Israel 'redouble efforts to prevent civilian casualties.' But with Hamas encouraging deaths, what more can be done?

Israel, Hamas Deny BBC Reports on Cease-Fire

Israel on Thursday denied that a cease-fire had been worked out with Hamas, saying that Hamas demands were unrealistic.

Queens Family Moves Up Bar Mitzvah to Show Solidarity

A resident of Queens, NY, decided that now was the time to come to Israel for a family celebration - rockets or no rockets.

Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to Gaza

IIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to Gaza

'Humanitarian Cease-Fire' Holding - for Now

A “humanitarian cease-fire” that went into effect 10 AM seemed to be holding, as Gazans and Israelis left their shelters for awhile

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

If four Gaza kids playing soccer were killed Wednesday, as Hamas claims, the terror group is at fault, Naftali Bennett said on CNN.

Egyptian Offical: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Destruction

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Arabi said Hamas was "shedding the blood of innocent Palestinians” by attacking Israel.

Cease-Fire or Not, Hamas Continues Rocket Barrage on Israel

Hamas terrorists fired a large number of rockets at central Israel Thursday morning. No injuries have been reported.

Miracle on the border

Video Details Terror Tunnel Attack, and IDF Destructive Response

Major terror attack prevented as soldiers identified and eliminated a threat emerging from a Gaza terror tunnel.

Israel, Hamas Teams in Cairo for Cease-Fire 'Shuttle Diplomacy'

As Hamas continued to fire rockets at Israel, Israeli and Hamas teams were in Egypt to discuss a cease-fire - indirectly.

Hamas: Israel 'Must Pay a Price for Cease-Fire'

Hamas, refusing to back down even as Israel smashes its Gaza infrastructure, is demanding a series of concessions from Israel.

German Soccer Star Ozil Donates $600k to 'Gaza's Children'

A Muslim soccer player is donating his World Cup winnings to "the children of Gaza," reports say.

Popular Singer Rihanna Tweets 'Free Palestine', Apologizes

Popular pop star Rihanna posted a tweet in support of Palestinian Arabs, then deleted it and said the tweet was made by mistake.

EU Urges Israel to 'Act Proportionately' in Gaza

EU condemns firing of rockets from Gaza but also what it calls "the indiscriminate targeting of civilians."

Obama: Israel Has a Right to Defend Itself

President Obama says Washington supports Israel’s right to defend itself, adds he is "heartbroken" by deaths of civilians in Gaza.

New Hamas Hebrew Video Threatens IDF Soldiers

In its latest propaganda video, Hamas warns soldiers against a ground assault on Gaza.

Lapid: Hamas is Responsible for Children's Deaths

Israel is doing everything in its power to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians in airstrikes, says Finance Minister.

After Another Rocket Salvo, Hamas Agrees to UN Ceasefire

Hamas agrees to temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but not before firing another salvo of rockets towards Israel.

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Shin Bet chief among members of an Israeli delegation that will visit Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire.

Kerry: We're Working Hard to Achieve Ceasefire

Secretary of State says the United States is doing everything it can to end the rocket fire and Israeli airstrikes.

Ya'alon: Hamas Will Understand it Was a Mistake to Attack Israel

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vows that Israel will continue to inflict damage upon Hamas.

Arab MK Stages 'Moment of Silence' for Gaza Dead in Knesset

MK Basel Ghattas's 'moment of silence' spoofs Memorial Day ceremony; many 'civilian' casualties in Gaza likely not civilians at all.

Poll: Most Israelis Object to Ceasefire with Hamas

The majority of the Israeli public is against a ceasefire with Hamas, but is also pessimistic that rocket fire will stop.

Turkey Trying to Broker Gaza Ceasefire

Turkey steps up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, but this will be difficult given its tense relations with Israel.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Home of Senior Hamas Leader

Israel hits empty Gaza home of Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar and several other senior Hamas officials.

IDF Warns Northern Gaza Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

IDF tells residents of two northern Gaza neighborhoods that an airstrike against terrorists is impending.

Rocket Kills 30 Cows at Gaza-Border Kibbutz

Footage shows devastation wrought by rocket fire on livelihood of Israeli farmers, ranchers - and just how deadly rockets can be.

IDF Launches Targeted Attacks against 30 Terror Hotspots in Gaza

IDF forces target and hit 30 terrorist positions on Tuesday in response to Hamas' rejection of Egypt-initiated ceasefire.

Bennett Calls on Hamas 'Cowards' to Stop Using Human Shields

Israeli Economics Minister rejects criticism from 'human rights' groups: 'even if we hand out chocolate they'll criticize us'.

Liberman: IDF Operation Should 'Go All the Way', Retake Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should take advantage of Hamas's rejection of ceasefire agreement to decisively defeat them.

ICRC: Gaza's Water Supply Suffering from Operation

Red Cross delegation leader claims clean water, electricity to Gaza suffering as a result of operation. But is it true?

Hamas Using Mosques as Front for Terrorism

Israeli report: Hamas using mosques to hide terror activity, training camps - then cry 'religious persecution' when they are targeted.

IDF Spokesperson Explains Challenges in Fighting Hamas

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner explains the difficulties Israel faces in its struggle against Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields.

Haniyeh: The Zionist Enemy Started the War

Hamas leader warns his group will not accept any ceasefire that does not “meet the demands of the Palestinian people”.

Nationalist MKs Outraged Over Impending Ceasefire

Egypt’s proposal for a ceasefire is "a disaster", says Housing Minister Uri Ariel.

Cabinet to Discuss Egypt's Ceasefire Proposal

Security Cabinet will meet Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. to discuss Egyptian proposal for ceasefire in Gaza.

IEC Workers Risk Lives to Return Electricity to Civilians

IEC workers seen wearing protective gear as they restore power; IEC rejects reports of returning electricity to Gaza.

Hamas Boasts over Failed Drone Attack, Says it Has UAV 'Arsenal'

Hamas confirms that it had dispatched a drone to fly over Israel earlier Monday - and claims that it has more waiting.

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

Enmity towards Islamist groups boils over on Egyptian TV, as hatred of Hamas trumps hostility towards Israel.

Operation Protective Edge Enters Day 7

Over 940 rockets have been fired towards Israel in the past week and over 1,425 terror targets in Gaza have been hit, says IDF.

Neil Young Cancels Israel Concert for Security Reasons

Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel upcoming concert in Tel Aviv due to the security situation in Israel.

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza

"Too many Palestinian civilians have been killed", says Ban Ki-moon as he urges Israel not to launch a ground operation in Gaza.

Abbas Asks for 'Protection for Palestine'

PA Chairman asks the UN to put “the state of Palestine” under "international protection" due to the violence in Gaza.

Hamas Rocket Strikes Gaza Electric Supply, Israel not Fixing It

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has asked the IEC not to risk the lives of its employees in trying to restore power.

Shin Bet: We Didn't Send Out Shelter Warning Message

In an unusual move, the Shin Bet said that text messages sent out in its name were attempts to sow panic among Israelis.

Hevron Arabs Climb the Roofs to Watch Tel Aviv's Destruction

Hevron residents climbed their roofs Saturday night - but were disappointed when promised Hamas destruction did not rain down on Tel Aviv.

Official: Calmer, Cooler Leaders Needed in Gaza

Israel wants to replace the current leadership in Gaza with a 'restrained and responsible' group, a senior IDF official said.

Breaking news

'Nahariya Rocket' Was a False Alarm

Two missiles intercepted over Tel Aviv. One falls south of Haifa, and one east of the city. No one was injured.

PA Official Admits: Israel Follows International Law, We Don't

Palestinian envoy to UN Human Rights Council says Hamas rockets are 'crimes against humanity', while Israeli strikes are legal.

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

France joins calls for Israel to show 'restraint' in Gaza operation, Hamas ceasefire, despite reports of disinterest on both sides.

Minister Presents Detailed Plan for Israel to Stop Aid to Gaza

Plan to include establishment of international waypoint, artificial 'island', and full border between Israel and Gaza.

IDF Warns Gazans of Upcoming IAF Strikes

Leaflets warn civilians to steer clear of specific streets ahead of 'short' assault on terror targets.

Morocco: Rabbi Attacked 'Because of Gaza'

The rabbi of the Jewish community in Casablanca badly beaten as a retaliation by locals for Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza.