Gaza Region

Hours after Shechem operation:

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.

Following Saturday rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.

Sirens sounded in Gaza frontier towns

IDF reports machine gun fire likely triggered emergency sirens, says no Iron Dome interceptors launched.

Report:

Hamas preparing for military confrontation with Israel in 2023

Lebanese newspaper claims that terrorist organizations decided to prepare for the possibility of an imminent round of military conflict.

Gaza:

Hundreds of thousands gather to celebrate Fatah's anniversary

Hamas allows celebration to take place despite its longstanding feud with Fatah and failed attempts to reconcile.

Hamas leader threatens Israel:

'We will topple every one of your governments'

Hamas leader in Gaza Strip threatens Netanyahu: We are capable of overthrowing any of your governments.

Following rocket fire:

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site

Fire opened at Israeli jets during strike, and sirens sound in open areas in southern Israel.

UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools

Agency tasked with helping "Palestinian refugees" condemns tunnel found underneath one of its schools, but makes no mention of Hamas.

At least 21 dead in Gaza fire, Israel offers assistance

Fire breaks out in Gazan city of Jabalia during family party.

Hamas arrests two Gazans who fired rockets towards Israel

Hamas reportedly arrests two Salafists who violated ceasefire by firing four rockets towards southern Israel last week.

Following rocket fire:

IDF attacks Hamas rocket development complex

Fighter jets strike underground military site used as rocket development and production complex.

Rocket attack in southern Israel

Warning sirens sounded in multiple towns in western Negev near the Gaza Strip.

IDF: No general closure during holiday

IDF issues update regarding general closure in Judea and Samaria, crossings to and from Gaza.

UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'

United Nations condemns Gaza’s Hamas rulers after five Palestinian Arabs were executed, two of them for helping Israel.

Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel

Hamas executes five people, two of them for "collaborating with the occupation".

Islamic Jihad terrorists display rockets during parade in Gaza

Dozens of Islamic Jihad terrorists display life-sized replicas of rockets, in a show of defiance after Operation Breaking Dawn.

Enough rounds of fighting in Gaza, it is time for victory

The IDF looks for every possible way to maintain peace even if the very heavy cost is the complete loss of deterrence.

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

The Arabs in Gaza will start firing again the moment they decide it’s in their interests to do so. We have no deterrence. Op-ed.

Reporters in Gaza have never been free and aren’t now

Hamas’s suppression of negative coverage is intense and brutal. Don't believe the reports from Gaza. Op-ed.

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

'Shameful'

Erdan blasts Democrat who accused Israel of killing Gazans

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after Congresswoman Cori Bush accuses Israel of killing children in Gaza.

Hamas:

'The Israeli government is lying to its people'

Hamas official claims: The occupation government is lying to its public about the fate of the Zionist prisoners.

Prepared for any scenario to protect the residents of the south

'Breaking Dawn' has ended, yet Lieutenant Yair Haberman says that the task of protecting the residents of the Gaza border region continues.

Lapid thanks Egypt's President Sisi for ceasefire efforts

Lapid speaks to President of Egypt, says Egypt has a very significant role in maintaining regional stability and security.

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations condemns Islamic Jihad rocket attacks: We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Report: Islamic Jihad refuses humanitarian cease-fire

Israeli govt. wants to prevent humanitarian situation in Gaza from deteriorating to ensure Hamas does not enter the fighting.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.

Father of Hadar Goldin:

'The leaders are suffering from post-trauma because of Hamas'

The family of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body is being held Hamas, to begin protest march towards the Gaza Strip.

Watch:

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF releases documentation showing Hamas military assets such as tunnels, weapons facilities embedded in civilian areas.

Mansour Abbas:

'Thanks to us, tens of thousands of Gazans work in Israel'

MK Mansour Abbas says Ra'am works to strengthen the power of Arab society, and this will be to the benefit of the Palestinian issue.

Hamas sea-smuggling attempt thwarted at Egyptian border

Vessel with supplies meant for Hamas seized while attempting to reach Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

Bullet found in community of Netiv HaAsara fired from Gaza.

Rocket fire resumes

Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

IDF confirms two rockets were fired towards Israeli territory. One rocket intercepted, the other lands in open area.

AP brass attend reopening of Gaza office

Previous office was in a building bombed by Israel during Guardian of the Walls for housing Hamas operations.

Hamas and Hezbollah mulling military move against Israel

PA organizations discussing cooperation with Hezbollah in a future military confrontation with Israel.

Military drone falls in Gaza Strip, IDF investigating

IDF drone falls in northern Gaza Strip. IDF says no sensitive information has been leaked.

Report:

Israel asked Hamas not to fire rockets on Jerusalem Day

Sources in Gaza say Israel sent a reassuring message to Hamas amid fears of a military response in response to the Flag March.

Islamic Jihad:

'We have aerial photos of towns near Gaza border'

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

IDF shoots down unmanned aircraft launched from Gaza Strip

Drone aircraft launched from Gaza Strip shot down by Israeli forces.

IDF names officer who fell during 2018 operation in Gaza

Druze Arab named as officer who was killed during special operation in Gaza in November 2018.

Israel mulling reopening of Gaza border crossing

Despite its ability to exert economic pressure on Hamas 'from within', Israel is considering reopening the border.

Watch: Bionic limbs lift Gaza amputees self-esteem

A Qatar-funded hospital has finally introduced high-tech bionic limbs to Gazans after years of using outdated devices.

After rocket fire:

IAF attacks underground structure with chemical materials

IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza Strip following rocket attack on Sderot. Meanwhile, sirens again sound in south.

After rocket attack:

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.

Attempted smuggling of 7,000 bullets to Gaza thwarted

Customs officials in southern Israel discover 7,000 9mm bullets hidden in rolls of insulation material.

Gantz announces more relief for Gaza

Defense Minister tours Gaza Division, says number of Gazan workers allowed into Israel to be increased,

PA blasts Israel for non-compliance with UN probe

PA condemns Israel's refusal to cooperate with UN commission of inquiry into alleged crimes during clashes in Gaza last May.

IDF: Suspects crossed Gaza security fence, set truck on fire

The suspects returned to the Gaza Strip shortly after, the IDF said.

Accused 'collaborator with Israel' escapes from Gaza prison

Hamas says former commander accused of spying for Israel escaped from maximum-security prison in the Gaza Strip.

Will colleagues of slain soldier Barel Shmueli be investigated?

IDF reportedly considering investigation of response of soldiers on Gaza border to killing of comrade during violent riot.