Gaza Region

Edelstein: Elections will take place at their scheduled time

Knesset Speaker certain that an agreement will be reached over the Draft Law, believes no party in the coalition is interested in elections.

Greenblatt: Hamas is hurting everyone

Trump envoy criticizes Hamas for carrying out attacks against Israel while failing to invest resources in Gazans.

British teen leader sparks new controversy with Israel tour job

Reform Movement youth leader who participated in 'Kaddish for Gaza' joins Israel tour sponsored by Liberal Judaism.

'Gazans, demand that Hamas cease its terror'

Head of the Gaza District Coordination and Liaison Administration turns to Gazans and says their lives would be better without Hamas terror.

Firebomb strikes kindergarten

Firebomb launched from Gaza strikes kindergarten while children are in class. Miraculously no one was injured.

Netanyahu: We are in battle

PM, defense establishment officials inspect IDF Gaza Division. Netanyahu vows to bring back soldiers, civilians held in Gaza.

Rioter shot during clashes on Israeli-Gaza border dies

Gaza rioter shot by IDF forces securing the border dies in Jerusalem hospital.

Why are Gaza Arabs paying for a settlement synagogue?

PA Arabs, including Gaza residents, donating money for construction of new synagogue in memory of murdered Samaria man.

'Hamas knows our response is limited'

MK Ksenia Svetlova says Israeli deterrence is weakening and Hamas knows Israel isn't interested in a military operation in Gaza.

Hamas: Israel's actions will have 'grave consequences'

Hamas warns Israel following decision to reduce the transfer of fuel and gas through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Increasing the pressure on Hamas in Kerem Shalom

Transfer of fuel and gas to Gaza to be stopped until next week due to continued kite and balloon terrorism.

New terror tactic?

Bird sent with flammable substance over Gaza border

Falcon found near Negev river with explosive material attached to its leg.

IDF strikes Gaza in response to firebomb attacks

Four fires started in Israel by incendiary balloon attacks Monday.

ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemma

Snippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions.

Haniyeh: Lift the 'siege' or the escalation will continue

Hamas leader threatens Israel, warns of further escalation unless the “siege” on Gaza is lifted.

PLO official: Israel killing Palestinian children

PLO Executive Committee Member Hanan Ashrawi blasts Israel after several Gazan children killed.

Hazan criticizes the government: Stop accepting terrorism

Likud MK: The government needs to go to the south, look the residents in the eye and give them answers.

Livni: Pressure Hamas just like we pressure Iran

MK Livni criticizes government's conduct regarding Hamas.

Greenblatt to Hamas: Try peace

Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations rips Hamas for organizing border protests and firing rockets at Israel.

Bennett faces off against IDF chief: Why aren't you shooting?

'I don't think shooting children who are launching rockets is right. It is against my operational and ethical position.'

IDF General: Israel to target terrorists launching terror kites

After months of standing by as flaming kites scorched Israel's south, Southern Command head says the rules have changed.

Hamas won latest bout with Israel, most Israelis believe

According to poll, 61% of Israelis think cease fire after weekend escalation down south was a mistake.

Cabinet: Retaliate for every terror kite launched from Gaza

Security Cabinet instructs defense establishment to respond to every incendiary kite and balloon after terrorists launch 100 rockets.

IDF deploys missile defense system in Tel Aviv area

Follow escalation with Gaza terror groups, IDF deploys extra Iron Dome missile defense batteries to Tel Aviv area, southern Israel.

IDF: These are the sites that were attacked in Gaza

IDF targeted a building which allegedly served as a library and in fact was used by Hamas as a training facility.

Bennett: Restraint creates escalation

Jewish Home chairman: The formula whereby Hamas dictates the ceasefire is a grave mistake.

Iron Dome intercepts Gaza rocket

Hours after Hamas and Islamic Jihad declare a ceasefire, two more rockets fired at Israel.

Sirens heard in southern Israel

Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel, as PA media report that the IDF attacked in Gaza.

EU demands Israel reopen crossing to Gaza

EU criticizes Israel for closing Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza, which was closed due to the continued arson terror.

IDF officer injured by grenade thrown by Gaza rioters

IDF officer suffers moderate injuries from grenade thrown by terrorists in northern Gaza.

Report: Hamas planning drone attacks deep in Israeli territory

Hamas terror group planning to step up arson attacks on Israel, replace balloons and kites carrying incendiary devices with armed drones.

Ya'alon: Stop being complacent

Former Defense Minister says Hamas should have paid a price for the kite terrorism a long time ago.

Israel to UN: Why no condemnation of Hamas attacks?

Israeli ambassador to UN calls on Dep. Secretary-General of UN to formally condemn Hamas for arson attacks.

IDF fires on balloon arsonists, captures infiltrator

Infiltrator caught with explosives attempting to attack IDF troops as aircraft fires at terrorists launching arson balloons.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

'Hamas in Gaza is deterred - we will restore quiet'

IDF Spokesperson says kite terrorism is proof of IDF's deterrent capability.

Lapid calls for greater force against Hamas

Yesh Atid chairman says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not Israel's problem, but it is forced to deal with its ramifications.

UN envoy concerned over Kerem Shalom closure

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov urges Israel to reverse decision to close crossing to Gaza.

IDF stops boat seeking to break Gaza blockade

Boat with 8 people on board intercepted attempting to breach naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel

Islamic Jihad says it does not intend to remain silent following Israel's decision to close Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza.

Cabinet to discuss earthquake preparations

PM says steps to deal with Hamas, prepare for serious earthquakes underway, praises Israel's ranking as 8th most powerful nation.

Raising pressure on Hamas:

Israel closes Gaza border crossing

Israel closes Kerem Shalom crossing, won't extend expansion of Gaza fishing zone.

Qatar: End Gaza riots by letting Gazans work in Israel

Diplomat from Gulf Arab state pushes plan under which Israel would allow 5,000 Gaza workers into Israel in bid to end balloon terror wave.

Hamas presents condition for deal with Israel

Deputy chairman of Palestinian parliament: Resistance will not approve exchange deal before rearrested are freed.

Ex-Labor chief: Wipe out Hamas leaders

Former Labor party head and ex-General Amram Mitzna says Israel must deal with kite terrorism by assasinating Hamas commanders.

Report: Trump administration to focus on Gaza first

Officials say U.S. administration focusing on improving conditions in Gaza in order to pressure PA to resume peace talks.

Terrorists harmed by their own explosive

Terrorists attempt to hurl explosive device at IDF troops in northern Gaza, but the device detonates in Gaza.

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

Deal with Hamas on the way?

Hamas-affiliated journalist claims process underway for deal in which bodies of soldiers and civilians held by Hamas will be returned.

Gazan women demonstrate along border fence

Thousands of Palestinian Arab women demonstrate along the fence that separates Gaza from Israel.

British youth leader fired from tour over ‘Kaddish for Gaza’

Reform movement youth leader removed as leader of youth group summer tour in Israel over participation in memorial for Gaza terrorists.

Terrorist killed in Gaza infiltration attempt

IDF troops fire on 4 terrorists who breached border fence and attempted to set fire to military post.

Report: Abbas to form unity government with Hamas

PA chairman reportedly pursuing new unity coalition with Hamas to blunt US efforts towards peace circumventing PA.

Qatari official: Hamas and Israel negotiating indirectly

Qatari diplomat says there are indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to reach a deal on Gaza.

Gaza bomb found in Israeli forest

Bomb squad dispatched to forest near Kiryat Gat after explosive device discovered. Police suspect kite or balloon used as delivery system.

In one day, Gazan kite terror sparks 24 fires in Israel

Incendiary kites, balloons, cause 24 fires in one day, Palestinian Authority claims youth injured in Gaza explosion.

IDF drone shot down near Gaza

IDF drone documenting violent rioters shot down. IDF Spokesperson: No fear that information was leaked.

Gaza protesters to send 'defiant message' to Israel

Organizer of weekly marches along Gaza border says Friday demonstrations will send message of unity against political "plots".

Time for a round of Gaza-inspired Iran sanctions

The rocket fire launched at Israel and the reescalation of riots along the Gaza border should serve as a wake-up call. Op-ed.

Greenblatt: Gazans deserve more

Trump’s envoy points out the destructive consequences of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.