Gaza Region

Hamas mocks Netanyahu's threat to conquer Gaza

Senior Hamas official: Netanyahu's remarks about conquering Gaza are ridiculous. It is more relevant to talk about liberation of Tel Aviv.

More than 40 zoo animals evacuated from Gaza Strip

43 zoo animals rescued from 'terrible conditions' in Gaza zoo, taken to Jordan to be rehabilitated, animal protection group says.

Hamas reports 'positive' progress in talks with Israel

Hamas leader expresses cautious optimism following the responses he received from Israel through mediators.

Hamas: Israel will evacuate Tel Aviv in next war

Hamas leader claims terror organization 'sword and shield' of 'Palestinian nation,' promises to attack Tel Aviv in next war.

Hamas claims dozens wounded in border riots

IDF says some 10,500 Palestinian Arabs take part in weekly "March of the Return" violence along the Gaza border.

Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' a conspiracy against us

PA chairman's spokesman warns against Trump's peace plan, says it is a "conspiracy" against Arab countries and "Palestine".

How to defeat the terrorists in Gaza

Why does the Israeli leadership not take out and uproot this terrorist entity?

Report: Progress towards agreement with Hamas

PA sources report progress in Egyptian-mediated talks between Israel and Hamas on new truce agreement for Gaza.

Senior Hamas official denies reports of prisoner swap

Hamas official claims reports of prisoner swap are 'rumors' intended to 'calm prisoners' spirits.'

Bennett on Hamas: We cannot continue this crazy situation

Education Minister says he will take care of Hamas as defense minister, blasts Blue and White leaders over past mistakes in Gaza.

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

Nine soldiers who were posted to Tze'elim refused to participate in a training drill and were sent to 20 days' detention.

'War isn't a movie that's over in two hours'

Jewish Home MK Yogev slams New Right's Naftali Bennett, says he's not fit to be Defense Minister.

Otzma Yehudit activists block Gaza crossing

Truck driver headed to Gaza attempted to stab protesters, Otzma Yehudit activists claim. Driver in turn says activists beat him.

Report: Israel implementing agreement with Gaza

Despite Sunday rocket fire, Israel implementing ceasefire agreement with Gaza's Hamas, expanding fishing zone.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'The Gantz-Bogie approach is unacceptable'

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu for failing to convene the cabinet: Do not be afraid of aggressive and creative plans.

Bennett demands Cabinet meet to discuss security situation

Education Minister demands Attorney General force PM Netanyahu to allow ministers to have a say in response to Hamas attacks.

Israel opens Gaza crossings despite rocket fire

Israel reopens Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings as part of Egypt-brokered truce, despite firing of 5 rockets overnight.

Hamas leader: We want to bomb Tel Aviv

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar says that "March of the Return" will continue until the return to "Palestine" is realized.

Gaza border riots to continue next Friday

Committee organizing "March of Return" says the terrorist organizations will not allow Israel freedom of action.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.

Netanyahu: We avoided an unnecessary war

PM Netanyahu says Israel 'ready' for every possibility, hints 'calm' may not continue.

This is what the Hamas-Israel agreement includes

New Hamas agreement includes transfer of Qatari funds, relaxed restrictions at border.

'Liberate Gaza' in the heart of Tel Aviv

'If extreme leftists are so concerned about human rights, they should help integrate minorities into Israeli society.'

Hamas: Agreement with Israel 'not a peace agreement'

Hamas leaders say agreement with Israel 'not a peace agreement,' aims to force Israel to 'lift siege.'

Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knife

IDF soldier gives armed Gazan children water, sends them back to their parents.

40,000 Gazans riot on Israel's border

Tens of thousands of violent rioters gather along Gaza-Israel border, hurl rocks and grenades.

Islamic Jihad: Civilian deaths will lead to war

Islamic Jihad issues call for non-violent protest marches, but also warns Israel.

'No child on this planet should have to worry about rockets'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt calls for end to violence in Gaza.

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military post after terrorists throw explosive devices at the security fence along the Gaza border.

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration in Gaza to Gazans: Hamas is wasting your money on fruitless riots.

Israel, Hamas reportedly agree on calm

Israel and Hamas, with Egyptian mediation, reportedly reach agreements on restoring calm along the Gaza border.

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

Chief of the Staff Aviv Kochavi approves plans for the preparation for expected violent riots on the Gaza border fence.

Frenchman admits gun-running

French consulate worker who smuggled weapons from Gaza to Judea, Samaria, convicted of arms dealing, Israel's Justice Ministry says.

The return of the soldiers as a demand in coalition negotiations

Professor Simcha Goldin, father of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizes the Israeli government.

Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.

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Watch: Hamas in their own words

Hamas leaders and terrorists promise to 'tear the hearts out' of Israelis, 'pounce on them with knives.'

Israel makes generous offer to Hamas

Will Hamas drag us into another round of launches, rockets and red alerts less than two weeks before Israeli elections?

Blue and White leader: Kill Hamas commanders

Former Chief of Staff Ashkenazi says Israel should kill Hamas leaders, capture terrorists in their beds, and rehabilitate Gaza.

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

PM orders IDF to prepare for 'extensive campaign' in Gaza Strip following rocket attacks, says Israel fighting war on multiple fronts.

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

Army completes preparations for violence expected along Gaza border during 'Land Day' protests over the weekend.

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Terrorists in northern Gaza Strip launch balloon bombs towards Israeli territory, prompting IDF aircraft to open fire.

Hamas boasts: The occupation got our message

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh "congratulates all who fought Zionist arrogance in Gaza."

Poll: Israel's response to Gaza attacks was too soft

Majority of Israelis says IDF's response to rocket fire from Gaza wasn't strong enough, with just 3% calling reprisals 'too harsh'.

Rocket fire continues

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.

Rocket fired at Israel despite cease-fire claims

Rocket explodes near community in Eshkol Regional Council shortly after IDF removes restrictions on movement in Gaza periphery.

Political source: Gaza fighting could resume at any moment

No cease-fire reached, situation remains tense on Gaza border, senior source confirms.

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF Chief of Staff to send additional forces to southern command as attacks from Gaza continue.

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

Balloon arson from Gaza continues despite Hamas claims of a ceasefire.

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

Amid attacks from Gaza Strip, many Israelis forced to trade in their usual morning routines for emergency runs to bomb shelters.

Hamas leader:

Iran ordered rocket attack, aimed to hurt Netanyahu in election

Senior officials in Gaza and Egypt now say rocket attack on central Israel was ordered by Iran, with aim of hurting Netanyahu in election

Likud minister: There's no perfect solution for Gaza

Minister Yuval Steinitz says 'nearly impossible' to fix Oslo, but past decade has been 'best ever' for Israel from a security standpoint.

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

PM holds security consultation in Washington over escalation with Hamas, picks targets for IAF to strike.

At least 20 rockets fired at Israel

Terrorists launch multiple rockets at Israel as air force strikes Gaza. Sderot house damaged.

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

Israeli warplanes strike offices of Hamas chairman Ismail Haniyeh as retaliation for rocket attack continues.

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

3-story structure which served as headquarters of Hamas intelligence destroyed in IDF retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF confirms that military response to rocket that injured 7 north of Tel Aviv has begun. Arab media report several airstrikes.

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF issues warning to Gaza area residents that air force will attack Gaza in near future. Rail traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot halted.

US 'outraged' by rocket attack on central Israel

American ambassador condemns firing of rocket from Gaza on central Israeli town which left seven injured.

Hamas: Rocket launch may have been caused by 'bad weather'

Gaza terrorist group denies Israel's claims it launched attack, suggest 'bad weather' may be responsible for accidental firing.

Watch: What's left of Israeli home hit by Gaza rocket?

IDF presents: These are the remains of Israeli home hit by rocket fired from Gaza Strip.