Gaza Region

Gaza rocket attacks:

3 IDF soldiers injured by rocket shrapnel

First casualties reported as Gaza terrorists continue to fire rockets at southern Israel.

IDF stops 'Reverse Flotilla' boat

IDF forces seize boat attempting to break naval blockade of Gaza by sailing out of Gaza, tow craft to Ashdod naval base.

'Massive and powerful strike'

Attack tunnel near main humanitarian crossing one of 35 targets struck by IAF in response to mortar barrage this morning.

Barrage of rockets in south

IDF confirms Iron Dome intercepted projectiles from Gaza after earlier mortar barrage from Hamas-run enclave.

'Reverse flotilla' launched to breach Israeli security blockade

Gaza flotilla attempts to run Israeli blockade off coast of Hamas-ruled Strip.

Israel Air Force strikes Gaza

Israeli planes attacking sites in central Gaza, in apparent response to barrage of mortar fire on Israeli communities this morning.

PM: Israel will exact a heavy price for mortar attacks

Netanyahu responds to barrage of mortar fire on southern communities. 'The IDF will respond with great force.'

'Israel will respond to Gaza mortar attacks'

Israeli leaders call on foreign powers to condemn terrorist attacks on towns near Gaza border, vow military response to provocations.

UN peacekeepers to 'protect' Gaza?

UN Security Council to vote on measure calling for deployment of international forces to 'protect' Gaza Strip.

Mortar shell explodes next to Israeli kindergarten

Terrorists from Gaza fire barrage of 28 mortar shells at southern Israel. One of the shells exploded near a kindergarten.

'Don't preach to us'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett slams Israel's 'armchair critics' following wave of mortar attacks on Israeli towns.

Gunfire from Gaza strikes Sderot homes

Terrorists strike Sderot homes, vehicles with machine gun fire from Gaza.

IDF destroys Hamas positions in Gaza

1 terrorist killed after terrorists fire on IDF soldiers from within Gaza.

Gazans to try to breach Israeli naval blockade

Palestinian Arabs in Gaza announce plans to breach Israel's blockade by boat.

Drone with explosives infiltrates Israel from Gaza

The IDF several days ago located a drone that was intended to explode inside Israeli territory.

South African gov't calls on Israel to 'withdraw from Gaza'

Despite 2005 disengagement removing Israeli civilians and military forces out of Gaza Strip, South Africa demands Israel 'leave Gaza'.

Gaza baby likely died of preexisting condition, not tear gas

8-month-old baby dropped from list of rioters killed on Gaza border.

Hamas to be charged at International Criminal Court?

Israeli farmers to file complaint against Hamas terrorists for enabling firebombing attacks on their property, use of human shields.

Report: Israel won't cooperate with Human Rights Council

Senior legal source says Israel to release own report on Gaza violence as Human Rights Council is considered biased against Israel.

Israel to build 'beach barrier' to stop Hamas infiltrations

Defense Ministry begins work on coastal barriers to prevent Hamas terrorists from infiltrating Israel from the sea.

3 dead in IDF strike on terrorist position in Gaza

Israeli tanks open fire on Islamic Jihad forces in Gaza Strip, killing three after terrorists plant bomb on Israeli security fence.

Watch: Bomb placed near Gaza security fence neutralized

In response to placement of bomb, IDF tank attacks Hamas observation post in southern Gaza. Arab reports say two killed in attack.

IDF: We attacked Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF planes attack Hamas military targets in southern Gaza.

Explosive hurled at IDF troops in Gaza

Explosive device hurled at IDF troops in northern Gaza. No injuries reported.

'Respond to terror by eliminating Hamas leaders'

MK Yogev calls on government to strike Hamas' leaders, says kite terror is no different than any other type of terror attack.

Czech FM: Hamas fully responsible for deaths of Gazans

Czech Foreign Minister Martin Stropnický blasts Hamas, says it is solely responsible for Arab deaths during Gaza border protests.

Supreme Court rejects petition against IDF use of force in Gaza

Israeli Supreme Court unanimously rejects petition against IDF rules of engagement used at Gaza protests.

Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in south

Organization previously focused on construction in Judea and Samaria takes on projects near Gaza border.

UN envoy condemns everyone

Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israel's actions on the Gaza border but also criticizes Hamas.

UC cancels event celebrating 50 years of study abroad in Israel

Event celebrating study in Israel through the University of California Education Abroad Program is cancelled over Gaza border 'tension.'

Why does the media get Gaza wrong?

The media’s propaganda on behalf of Hamas continues. What should Israel do about it?

Liberman:

'Gazans must consider their situation under Hamas'

Defense Minister tours Judea and Samaria district of the IDF, says Gazans should note economic difference between Hamas rule and PA.

'We will keep our promise - never again'

MK Oren Hazan says those who mourn deaths of Hamas terrorists 'traitorous,' says Israel will continue to defend its citizens' lives.

Watch: Israeli mother answers anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour

Israeli mother responds to claims by anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour in latest video by Boomerang.

'The EU can go straight to hell'

Likud Minister responds to EU demands that Israel investigate use of force against Arab demonstrators in Haifa: 'Let them go to hell.'

Watch: Twenty-two wounded Gazans transferred to Jordan

Siege on Gaza? Wounded Gazans cross into Israel, then leave via Jordan.

'Cut all ties with Turkey'

Likud MK calls on to cut ties with Turkey, warns Erdogan greater danger than Iran. 'He's comparing Israel to the Nazis. This must end.'

DM: We destroyed another terror tunnel

IAF aircraft strike underground Hamas terror infrastructure as well as two military targets that belong to its naval force.

Watch: Gaza terrorists set fire to IDF post

Video released by Al-Jazeera shows terrorists crossing border fence south of Kissufim and setting fire to IDF sniper post.

ZOA Shocked at ADL sympathy for Hamas terrorists

ZOA condemns ADL statement on 'horrific tragedy' on Gaza border after Hamas admits most of those killed were terrorists.

Abbas planning 'painful response'

Senior PA official says Abbas planning to submit legal cases against Israel to the International Criminal Court.

Watch: Gaza man sets himself on fire to protest Hamas rule

20-year-old man filmed slamming Gaza rulers before setting himself on fire.

NYC public school observes 'moment of silence' for Gaza rioters

Public high school draws criticism after asking students to pay tribute to Gaza rioters killed attempting to infiltrate into Israel.

'Hamas lied, Gaza rioters died'

Top IDF spokesman says even Hamas has admitted it lied about claims riots on Israel's border were 'peaceful resistance'.

Moroccan protesters denounce Israel, US embassy move

Over 10,000 protesters gather in Casablanca chanting 'death to Israel' to protest US embassy move, use of force against Gaza rioters.

Egypt opens Gaza border for month of Ramadan

Egyptian president announces longest opening of border with Egypt since 2013.

Muslim leaders accuse Israel of murdering Gazans

Organization of Islamic Cooperation calls for international force “to protect” Palestinians following violent Gaza riots.

Netanyahu on UN: Nothing new under the sun

Netanyahu says UNHRC has proven its irrelevance after voting to establish Commission of Inquiry to probe Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

Erdogan: No difference between Nazis' actions and Israel's

Turkish President compares Israel's actions in Gaza to the Nazi persecution of the Jews in World War II.

Haley: Another shameful day for human rights

U.S. Ambassador to the UN blasts UNHRC after vote to establish commission to examine Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

Danon to UNHRC: Investigate Hamas's war crimes

Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes UN Human Rights Council's decision to establish a Commission of Inquiry to examine Israeli "war crimes".

UN Ambassador slams 'new low for cynicism and distortion'

UN Ambassador Danon slams Kuwait draft resolution, says it marks a 'new low' for distortion and support of Hamas war crimes.

Watch: Cruz rips media over anti-Israel bias

Texas Senator blasts "useful idiots" in the American media who disseminate Hamas's talking points.

'Erdogan criticizing Israel for political purposes'

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon unfazed by Turkish President's anti-Israel rhetoric.

'Ready for a shocker? I agree with Hamas'

PM Netanyahu cites Hamas admission 50 of those killed in Gaza were its members and that the demonstrations were not peaceful.

'Libelous and disgraceful': Rabbis blast senators' condemnations

Coalition for Jewish Values criticizes Bernie Sanders, Dianne Feinstein for condemning Israel following Gaza violence.

New video purportedly shows UN influence in Gaza clashes

UNRWA accused of teaching students in Gaza to fulfill 'right of return' through violence.

Arab League demands international probe into IDF

22-member Arab League calls for international investigation into Israeli use of force in defending border from Gaza rioters.

South Africa’s ruling party: Israel’s actions ‘Nazi-like’

African National Congress compares Israel’s actions on the Gaza border to Nazi Germany’s actions against the Jews.

Liberman: Time to withdraw from the Human Rights Council

Ahead of UNHRC special session over Gaza events, DM says Israel 'under double attack.' 'Terror from Gaza, and hypocrisy headed by UNHRC.'