Gaza Region

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to visit Cairo

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is expected to meet his Egyptian counterpart to discuss long-term ceasefire with Hamas.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.

Report claims Israel sabotaged Hamas rockets to fall short

Source claims Israeli spies from the Mossad tinkered with hundreds of rockets months ago, making them misfire and land in Gaza.

Secretary of State Blinken:

'US understands Israel wants its soldiers - but Gaza needs hope'

US Secretary of State warned Israel that evicting Arab squatters in Sheikh Jarrah and law enforcement on Temple Mount could lead to violence

How the IDF destroyed the Hamas 'Metro'

Years of work and new intelligence-gathering technologies prepared the IDF to destroy Hamas tunnel system stretching hundreds of miles.

Qatar to provide $500 million for Gaza reconstruction

Qatar announces it will provide $500 million for the reconstruction of Gaza following recent round between Hamas and Israel.

Senior Hamas leader: Israel doesn't have the right to exist

Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar denies Hamas fired rockets at Israel from civilian areas.

Biden thanks Egyptian President for 'successful diplomacy'

US President speaks to Egyptian counterpart following the ceasefire in Gaza which was agreed upon last week.

Netanyahu approves entry of humanitarian equipment into Gaza

Hadar Goldin's family livid: The Israeli leadership has simply lost its moral compass and the ability to distinguish between good and evil.

'The people demand victory': New campaign slams Gaza ceasefire

Victory Project launches new billboard campaign protesting Israel's agreement to ceasefire with Hamas.

'Let Israel crush Hamas and demilitarize Gaza'

Protesters gather outside of IDF headquarters, demanding government crush terrorism both in Gaza and inside Israel.

Defense Min. approves confiscation of equipment bound for Hamas

DM Gantz signs five administrative orders for confiscation of chemicals believed to be intended for Hamas' military wing.

Israel to change way Qatari money is transferred to Gaza

Discussions on the issue have been taking place in recent days in order to examine the appropriate mechanisms for monitoring money.

Saudi King criticizes 'Israeli aggression in Jerusalem'

Saudi King speaks to PA chairman, says kingdom will pressure Israel’s “occupation government”.

Abbas speaks to Blinken: Stop the Israeli aggression

US Secretary of State phones PA chairman following Gaza ceasefire.

Jordanians celebrate 'victory of resistance' against Israel

Thousands demonstrate in Jordan following latest Gaza fighting, chant "death to Israel".

'Senior Hamas leaders could still be targeted'

Defense Minister: Israel will not allow a “trickling” of rockets or incendiary balloons. If they challenge us, we will continue to fight.

Iran hails Arabs' 'historic victory' against Israel

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Muslim states to support Palestinian Arabs militarily and financially and help rebuild Gaza.

4,300 rockets in 11 days of combat

About 4,360 attempts to fire rockets at Israel made during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Poll: Democrats blame Israel, not Hamas, for Gaza conflict

Americans evenly divided over who is to blame for fighting between Israel and Hamas - but poll shows wide partisan divide.

Blinken welcomes ceasefire, will visit region soon

Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, welcomes ceasefire in Gaza.

Egyptian President thanks Biden after Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi thanks US President for his role in making Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed.

Ceasefire goes into effect

Rocket barrage on the south, one person injured

Gaza terrorists fire barrages before ceasefire begins. One rocket directly hits building in Eshkol Regional Council, injuring one person.

Abbas: Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

PA chairman vows to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" in Gaza.

Haley rips AOC over criticism of Israel

Former Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza.

IRGC commander hails rocket attacks on Israel

Major General Hossein Salami: Israel is broken, frustrated and downcast.

IDF:

'We've tried to eliminate Hamas supreme military chief - twice'

Israel's military confirms it tried at least twice to assassinate Mohammed Deif during ongoing Gaza counter-terror operation.

France pushing for Gaza ceasefire at UN

France planning to bring forward resolution at UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Gaza Rocket Attacks:

2 killed as rockets pound southern Israel

2 dead, 9 injured after rocket fire on southern Israel resumes. IDF eliminates terror cell armed with anti-tank missiles.

IDF: 160 terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Israel destroys 15 kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels overnight as anti-terror operation in Gaza continues.

Watch: IDF fighter jets strike main Hamas center in Gaza

IDF fighter jets struck the main operations center of the Hamas internal security forces in northern Gaza

Jordan's King: Intensive diplomacy to end Israeli operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says his kingdom is involved in intensive diplomacy to halt “Israeli military escalation”.

Report: Gaza ceasefire efforts resume

Diplomatic source says UN Special Coordinator has been holding extensive talks with all sides on a ceasefire in Gaza.

AP calls for probe of Israeli strike on media building in Gaza

AP’s executive editor calls for independent investigation into Israeli air strike that destroyed Gaza building housing media outlets.

Gantz: We will keep striking at Hamas and come out on top

Defense Minister: The objectives are to bring quiet, strengthen moderate forces in the region, and deny Hamas strategic capacity.

Rocket barrages continue as IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas terrorist targets, including home of its security chief, as rockets continue to be fired on southern Israel.

'Gazans are suffering because of Hamas'

Jen Psaki: Israel has the right to self-defense. Our focus remains de-escalating the situation on the ground.

Ground operation? Foreign media confused by IDF statement

International media report Israel launched a ground operation in Gaza after IDF says "ground troops are attacking Gaza".

Netanyahu: The last word has not yet been spoken

PM Netanyahu: I said that we would exact a very heavy price from Hamas, we are doing this and we will continue to do so with great force.

Rocket barrage on central Israel, Petah Tikva home hit by rocket

Sirens in Shphela, Gush Dan and the Jezreel Valley. Petah Tikva building on fire following rocket hit.

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Hamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border.

After deadly missile attack, Israel kills top Hamas officers

Hamas fires anti-tank missile from Gaza at Israeli border town, killing 1, injuring 2. 49 Gazans killed in retaliatory strikes thus far.

IDF shoots down unmanned aircraft from Gaza

Unmanned aircraft from Gaza Strip enters Israeli airspace before being shot down by Israeli air defense network.

Watch: Air strike targets high-rise Hamas building in Gaza

The IDF attacked many terrorist targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including about 100 launchers and a high-rise building used by Hamas

IDF destroys Gaza high-rise used by Hamas

13-story building in Gaza City collapses after airstrike. IDF warns residents to leave beforehand.

IDF warns Gazans: Stay away from Hamas

Military issues warning to Gazan civilians to keep away from sites containing Hamas weapons as violence continues to escalate.

PM: Hamas will receive blows it didn't expect

Netanyahu visits Southern Command as rockets continue to rain down, promises harsh response against Hamas, Islamic Jihad.

IDF releases footage of elimination of rocket-firing terrorists

Army continues retaliation against Gaza terrorists for launching of hundreds of rockets.

Israel will 'intensify and expand' Gaza attacks, says IDF chief

'Attack every Hamas terrorist.' IDF chief of staff orders military to broaden counter-terror operation in Gaza as rocket attacks continue.

Op. Guardian of the Walls:

IDF hits 130 targets in Gaza, eliminates 15 terrorists

'We have the pedal to the metal, we're not stopping.' Netanyahu holds special security consultations after rocket attacks, mass rioting.

Rocket barrages continue, IDF attacking in Gaza

IDF International Spokesperson: We see this as a severe attack against Israel, an attack that will not go unanswered.

Netanyahu: Israel will respond with great force

PM vows retaliation after dozens of rockets fired at Jerusalem and the south, says conflict may last a long time.

IDF closes roads near Gaza amidst Jerusalem Day tensions

PM convenes security cabinet as tensions flare in Jerusalem, attacks launched from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF tanks attack Hamas military posts in response to incendiary balloons and rocket attacks from Gaza toward southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas military post

Attack comes in response to a rocket that was fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.

$10 million from Qatar enter Gaza

The money will be distributed to 10,000 needy families starting on Friday.

Balloon terror returns: 6 fires started in south

Firefighters battle blazes caused by incendiary balloons launched from Gaza.

Gaza fishing zone to be reduced

Following continued rocket fire from Gaza, fishing zone to be reduced to nine nautical miles as of 6:00 a.m. Monday morning.

Gaza terrorists fire 36 rockets toward southern Israel

Siren sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, near the border with Gaza. 36 rockets fired, 6 of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes weapons manufacturing site, weapon smuggling tunnel and military post in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.