Gaza Region

Lapid unveils 'Economy for Security' plan

Foreign Minister: For too long, the only two options on the table have been conquering Gaza, or never-ending rounds of violence.

Difficulties in indirect negotiations with Hamas

Hamas conveys its position on prisoner exchange deal to Israel, via Egyptian mediators.

Hamas to Israel: Leave or die

A Hamas leader, speaking on the occasion of his organization's anniversary, had a succinct message for the 'occupation.'

Dutch Court: Benny Gantz not responsible for 2014 Gaza deaths

Appeals court in the Netherlands rules that Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz cannot be held liable for Gazans' deaths in 2014 operation.

Hamas announces fuel for salary agreement with Qatar

Hamas confirms agreement by which Qatar will resume subsidizing salaries of public employees by sending fuel.

Hamas planning fuel-to-cash scheme for Gaza civil servants

Hamas official says Qatar will send Gaza up to $10 million worth of Egyptian fuel a month, which the group will use to pay its employees.

Gaza: Hamas gave out candies to praise terrorist

"A Hamas terrorist opened fire in the Old City of Jerusalem", IDF announced on social media, "and praised the "heroic" terrorist"

Hamas allows children to simulate 'liberation' of Al-Aqsa

Military exhibition held in Gaza allows teens and students to view Hamas weapons and simulate “liberation” of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza

Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.

Iron Dome missile downs Hamas drone

Israel's Iron Dome missile defense network activated near Gaza border, interceptor missile launched at target in frontier area.

Watch: Gaza children sing 'Palestine is ours'

On anniversary of Balfour Declaration, children in Gaza kindergarten sing: We are your owners, oh Palestine.

Gaza terrorist arrested for arson attacks in central Israel

Gaza man was allowed into Israel for humanitarian reasons - but used entry permit to carry out arson attacks, planned stabbing attack.

Report: Hamas threatens to bring down Israeli government

Israel flexible on demands after Hamas threatened to escalate tensions before Knesset passes state budget, Lebanese newspaper says.

Report: Israel concerned Hamas will try to harm border fence

Hamas expected to attempt to damage upper barrier between Gaza and southern Israel, infiltrate Israeli territory, report says.

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border

Following situational assessment, IDF blocks several roads and sites near Gaza border.

Pandemic led to new wave of anti-Semitism online, study says

Pandemic hate: IFFSE research condemns wave of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since COVID-19 outbreak

Hamas sentences two men to death for collaboration with Israel

Hamas regularly claims to have captured “Israeli spies”, and many times it tries them and sentences them to death.

Hamas issues ultimatum to Israel: Give us $8 million by Tuesday

Hamas threatens another round of fighting if Israel does not provide money to pay its members' salaries.

Report: Hamas sets conditions for prisoner swap with Israel

Hamas reportedly tells Egyptian mediators it guarantees a ceasefire and a prisoner swap should Israel adhere to a number of conditions.

Report: Truce with Hamas in Gaza is imminent

Turkish news agency reports of breakthrough in contacts between Hamas and Egypt.

INTO THE FRAY

Lapid on Gaza - Stupid is as stupid does

Lapid’s Gaza policy proposal is one more display in an appalling catalogue of his ignorance and a grave indictment of Israeli voters. Op-ed.

'Time to restore deterrence'

Chairman of Sdot Negev Regional Council welcomes elimination of terrorists, urges similar determination towards Hamas in Gaza.

Intelligence official: No Iron Dome means attacks on Gaza

With $1 bil. in aid for Israel nixed from the U.S. budget, former Senior Intelligence Office says chances for peace will suffer most.

Ra'am MK: Operation in Gaza won't endanger the government

MK Waleed Taha confirms Bennett's remarks that an operation in Gaza will not necessarily endanger the government.

PA announces municipal elections to be held in December

PA electoral commission says municipal elections will be held in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Gaza, if Hamas allows the vote.

Qatar resumes distribution of aid to Gaza

New mechanism has Qatari aid to Gaza Strip delivered via UN, replacing previous method of suitcases full of cash.

Sa'ar: Ground operation in Gaza a possibility

Justice Minister says no solution to Gaza problem in foreseeable future. government may have to rethink paradigm with Hamas-run territory.

UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans

Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.

Hadar Goldin's family blasts Lapid's Gaza plan

Family of soldier whose body is held by Hamas: In Protective Edge, they abandoned the fighters, now they are abandoning their families.

Will Bennett resume Netanyahu's suitcases of cash for Hamas?

Proposed alternative method for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza while bypassing Hamas collapses after PA pulls out of agreement.

PA withdraws from agreement to transfer Qatari money to Gaza

PA withdraws from agreement to transfer Qatari money to Gaza, citing concerns that banks could be accused of financing terrorism.

Qatari envoy: Aid to Gaza will be distributed soon

Qatar's envoy to Gaza says details on distribution mechanism of aid to Gaza have been reviewed and the process will begin shortly.

IDF strikes in Gaza following incendiary balloon attacks

IAF aircraft attack Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, after incendiary balloons cause three fires in southern Israel.

Islamic Jihad official: We won't compromise on lifting the siege

Senior member of Islamic Jihad demands a complete lifting of the "siege" on Gaza.

PA groups blame Egypt for deaths of several men in tunnel

Several Palestinian Arab groups, including Hamas, accuse Egypt's army of killing three men in tunnel near the border area using toxic gas.

Hamas newspaper: Israel surrendered to Gaza's resistance

Hamas-affiliated newspaper presents Israel's relief measures for Gaza as a move influenced by the Palestinian “resistance”.

PA report: Israeli relief for Gaza followed Egyptian pressure

Israel's recent relief measures for Gaza are directly linked to pressure by the US, Egypt and other countries, according to PA newspaper.

Gaza fishing zone expanded, Kerem Shalom crossing reopens

Following a security assessment, Israel announces additional relief measures for Gaza.

Concrete allowed into Gaza: 'It pays to kill a soldier'

Dozens of trucks with cement, iron, and gravel enter Gaza ith Israel's permission.

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

Aviv Kohavi: We have expanded our target bank. If the quiet in the South is not maintained we will not hesitate to enter into a campaign.

Border Police officer wounded in Gaza riots passes away

Police announce Barel Hadarya Shmueli has succumbed to his wounds inflicted in riots on Gaza border over a week ago.

Condition of Israeli soldier wounded on Gaza border deteriorates

Hospital officials say condition 21-year-old Border Police officer shot by terrorists on Gaza border has worsened.

IDF strikes Hamas buildings, leaves terrorists alone

IDF retaliation for riots on border, launching of incendiary balloons includes strikes on Hamas infrastructure, warnings to terrorists.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets attack military compound used by Hamas for training and the production of weapons.

'You cannot even deter a child in Gaza'

Senior member of Islamic Jihad mocks Israel, says Israel is mistaken by thinking it is deterring Gaza.

'No choice but to defeat Hamas government'

'The last step Israel initiated in Gaza was the Disengagement 16 years ago,' former IDF commander Yom-Tov Samia says.

Report: Hamas weighing protests on Egyptian border

Egypt demanding proof of 'good intentions' before Rafah Crossing can be reopened, reports say.

Israeli protesters block cargo transfers to Gaza

After Israeli Border Police officer shot by terrorists on Gaza border, demonstrators block shipment of goods to Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip

In Spain, a seminar on Gaza is 'an exercise in hate'

Wiesenthal Centre to Spanish Min. of Universities: 'University of Santiago de Compostela 'Auschwitz/Gaza' Seminar is an exercise in hate.'

Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice

Egypt will close Rafah crossing until further notice on Monday, citing security reasons.

Border Police officer critically wounded in Gaza riots

First Sergeant B suffers critical injuries during Gaza border riot.

Gantz: Qatari money transfers to Gaza to resume

Defense Minister says new mechanisms will ensure aid money goes to needy families in Gaza and will not be siphoned off by Hamas.

Israel permits tires and engines to enter Gaza Strip

Israel will also reportedly permit imports of construction materials into the Strip.

Report: Gaza terror groups planning acts of attrition

Arab news outlets say Gaza terror groups planning to use violence to place pressure on Israel.

Hamas threatens: End the siege or there will be more fighting

Terror group demands end of 'siege' on Gaza, promises renewed fighting if Israel does not accede to its demands.

'The world cannot ignore Hamas's human rights violations'

Israeli Ambassador demands probe of incident in which Hamas terrorists prevented UN experts from operating in UNRWA school.

United Nations experts removed from school near terror tunnel

Hamas police demand UN experts leave Gaza school without examining campus for safety. UNRWA: School year won't start until campus is safe.

Salafists attack seaside tourist site in Gaza

One of the Gaza Strip’s most luxurious seaside tourist sites attacked after the resort was accused of holding a mixed-gender concert.

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.