Gaza Region

Hamas employees receive salaries thanks to Qatari cash

Employees of Hamas administration in Gaza collect salaries after second installment of Qatari cash enters.

With Netanyahu's approval: Millions of dollars to Hamas

$15 million from Qatar transferred to Gaza. Israeli official: There has never been better supervision over the transfer of funds.

EU condemns Hamas' death sentences

European Union condemns sentencing of six Gazans to death for "collaborating" with Israel.

Gaza sentences 6 people to hang for 'collaborating' with Israel

Court in Gaza City sentences six to death, weeks after Israeli undercover team found in southern Gaza Strip.

Report: Elite IDF unit entered Gaza posing as aid workers

Israeli special forces unit involved in fateful operation in Gaza last month had posed as group of humanitarian aid workers to enter Strip.

Flow of Qatari funds into Gaza to increase

Gulf Arab state sends $15 million dollars in additional funding to Gaza Strip, as Qatar aims to support 30,000 Hamas members.

Report:

IDF special forces officers entered Gaza under false identities

Lebanese outlet reports details from fateful incident in Gaza in which IDF Lt. Col. was killed in battle with Hamas.

'Control over Gaza - in exchange for new elections'

Leaders of Hamas terror group reportedly offer to restore Palestinian Authority control over Gaza in exchange for new elections.

IDF probes operation in which Lt. Col. M. was killed

IDF conducting operational debriefing to learn lessons from incident in which soldier Lt. Col. M. was killed.

'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'

Zionist Union MK Omer Barlev blasts Netanyahu, says he is afraid of making significant humanitarian move in Gaza.

'Iran trying to ignite war from Gaza'

UN's Middle East envoy hints that Iran aspires to violate the terms of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Tzipi slams Tzipi

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says opposition MK Tzipi Livni should not throw stones over Gaza after her support for the disengagement.

Ayelet Shaked:

Trump's Deal of the Century peace plan is a 'waste of time'

Justice Min.doubtful government can survive after Defense Min's departure, says Trump's 'Deal of the Century' unlikely to lead to peace.

'Elor is our child, even if he sinned'

Journalist Ben Dror Yemini says chief of staff was wrong in his conduct in the Azariya affair, Israel needs plan for Gaza.

ANALYSIS: How Iran almost triggered a 3-front war against Israel

There is more than meets the eye in Israel's ceasefire agreement.

UN-Palestinians deserve end to 'occupation'

UN envoy to Middle East calls on Palestinian Arabs to united, Israel to end blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

'Lt. Col. M killed during mission to locate terror tunnels'

Second senior Hamas leader claims secret operation during which Israeli officer was killed had aimed to plant spy devices in Gaza Strip.

Hamas official: IDF operation meant to plant 'various means'

Senior Hamas official claims IDF operation in Gaza last week was intended to plant "various means" in the enclave.

Hamas leader: Don't test us again

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar threatens Israel: If we are attacked, we will let the barrage on Tel Aviv do the talking.

The escalation in Gaza: Modern anti-Semitism

Rockets, German anti-Semitism, US midterm elections and more.

ANALYSIS: What's behind Netanyahu's decision not to invade Gaza

Netanyahu has the possibility of a 3 front war to take into account.

IDF's answer to Hamas: Is this what victory looks like?

Israeli Major General Kamil Abu Rokun publishes video response to Hamas claims it won latest round of fighting with Israel.

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Hundreds of residents of southern Israel protest ceasefire agreement with Hamas, block roads in downtown Tel Aviv.

'Israel failed to properly deal with Hamas'

Former head of Counter Terrorism Bureau: Israel lost its deterrence. Hamas dictates to us when our defense minister resigns.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas was begging for a ceasefire'

Prime Minister pushes back on criticism of ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as Defense Minister apparently plans resignation.

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

Sources close to Defense Minister say he is frustrated with government's response to Hamas attacks, has decided to resign.

US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leaders

State Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders.

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

IDF soldiers attacked by terrorist hurling hand grenades, but manage to capture terrorist after grenades fail to detonate.

Before and after:

These are the Hamas targets attacked by the IDF

IDF releases before and after photographs depicting Hamas strategic targets that were struck in the latest round of fighting.

Egypt calls on Israel to stop attacking Gaza

As ceasefire is agreed to, Egypt calls on Israel to "immediately stop all forms of military action" in Gaza.

New details emerge on Gaza mission gone awry

Lt. Col. M. drew enemy fire to allow his comrades to fire at the terrorists surrounding them, losing his life in the process.

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Following massive wave of rocket attacks by Gaza terror groups on Israel, Turkish government demands Israel refrain from responding.

Senior Air Force Official:

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

Israeli Air Force official says IDF hitting terror targets in urban areas in Gaza, without killing anyone.'

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

6 killed as IDF retaliates in Gaza following massive barrage of rocket fire on Israel, including terrorist killed infiltrating into Israel.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

Watch: What's it like when a rocket lands right next to you?

Residents of southern Israel film rocket landing near them during barrage of attacks from Gaza.

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

Israeli military says 150 targets in Gaza have been hit thus far in response to Hamas attacks, in response to barrage on southern Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas' Interior Security headquarters

IDF fighter jets attack Hamas' Interior Security headquarters, disguised as a hotel in the Rimal Neighborhood.

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gazans: Look at the pictures from 2014.

Danon: Act against Hamas before it is too late

Israel's UN ambassador appeals to the Security Council to condemn firing of hundreds of rockets from Gaza at Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas' military intelligence headquarters in the Al-Farqan neighborhood of the northern Gaza Strip.

Escalation in the south

One dead as rocket hits Ashkelon home

40-year-old man killed, 40-year-old woman in critical condition as rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon.

Watch: Anti-tank missile hits soldiers’ bus

Hamas TV publishes footage of anti-tank missile hitting bus that drove Israeli soldiers, moments after the soldiers got off the bus.

WJC President calls for pressure on Hamas

Ronald Lauder expresses concern over violent escalation in Gaza, called for pressure on Hamas to cease attacks against Israeli citizens.

Watch: IDF strike on the building of Hamas' television network

IAF fighter jets target the building of the Al-Aqsa TV Broadcasting Station in Gaza City.

200 rockets:

Israel under fire

Red alert sirens blare across southern Israel following deaths of IDF Colonel, Hamas terrorist leader. 1 hurt in mortar attack.

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

Special forces soldier killed in firefight with Hamas terrorists in Gaza laid to rest in his hometown. Rivlin: 'Your dad was a hero.'

Bennett: They're our national heroes

Minister Bennett visits officer wounded last night in battle with Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

'It's a miracle my son came back'

IDF officer wounded during battle with Hamas terrorists regains consciousness.

"Shameful, MK is dancing on soldier's blood'

Labor MK Shelly Yachimovich comes under fire for using death of IDF officer to condemn 'Nationality Law'.

Fallen IDF Officer:

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

IDF officer killed during battle with Hamas terrorists to be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. Monday, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Gaza area schools closed, train service disrupted

17 rockets fired towards Israel, three intercepted by the Iron Dome, one caused damage to a building No injuring reported.

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

President Reuven Rivlin, Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett eulogize IDF officer killed during Gaza fighting. 'He ensured our safety.'

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

Fateful special forces operation in Gaza wasn't planned as targeted assassination of Hamas leader, IDF says.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

Liberman: Slain officer's deeds to remain classified for years

Defense Minister eulogizes IDF Lt. Col. killed in fighting with Hamas terrorists in Gaza overnight. 'Israel lost an incredible warrior.'

This is how a terrorist reached Netiv Ha'asara

Report: IDF post located along the route used by the terrorist who infiltrated from Gaza on Friday was removed a few weeks ago.

Cleared for publication:

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

One officer, Lt. Col. M, killed, one injured and evacuated to hospital during IDF operation three kilometers deep inside Gaza.

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short

Prime minister expected to return to Israel from Paris a day early following the incident in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

Hamas says IDF force entered Gaza in a civilian car and "murdered" a senior Hamas official.