Gaza Region

Gaza riots spur major increase in terrorist attacks on Israelis

Number of terror attacks against Israelis surge following beginning of 'March of Return' riots on Gaza border.

Hamas leader calls on rioters to breach Israel border fence

Hamas claims border separating Israel from Gaza is fictitious, backs rioters' attempts to infiltrate into Israel.

Hamas transfers funds to injured Gaza terrorists

Hamas transfers emergency aid funds to 247 residents of Gaza who were injured during the recent “March of the Return” processions.

Likud minister: IDF to treat Gaza arsonists as terrorists

Public Security Minister Erdan says IDF has orders to treat kite-flying firebombers as regular terrorists.

Report: Hamas offered long-term truce to Israel

Terror group that rules Gaza reportedly seeks cease-fire in exchange for easing of restrictions on goods entering Gaza.

'We will not allow anyone to attempt to harm Israel's citizens'

IDF seizes ax, bottles of gasoline from terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Israel from Gaza. 3 terrorists killed, 1 captured.

Terrorist infiltration foiled at Gaza border

2 terrorists killed attempting to breach security fence and infiltrate into Israeli territory.

Hamas steps up Ismail Haniyeh's security detail

Terror group fears assassination attempt by both Israel and ISIS affiliates in the Gaza Strip.

IDF bombs Hamas position that launched burning kites into Israel

IDF has been attempting to deal with Gaza 'kite terrorism' that has devastated southern farming communities.

Arabs to hold 'general rehearsal' for Nakba Day

March of the Return organizers start preparations for upcoming march, which will be a general rehearsal for large-scale march on May 14.

Mystery explosion shakes Gaza

Israeli officials believe Gaza explosion was a work accident.

Watch: Gazans fake injuries of women and children

Dozens of rioters infiltrate Gaza border crossing, lighting a fire and damaging goods intended for Gaza's citizens.

This is how Hamas uses children as human shields

Watch: IDF releases footage showing how Hamas uses children as cannon fodder during the recent border riots.

Watch: Gaza rioters set fire to border crossing

Dozens of Gazan rioters set fire to Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza.

Arabs 'celebrate' downing of Israeli UAV

Thousands of Gazans continue to riot along the Gaza border, burn tires and flying kites with burning items.

IDF warns: Don't touch kites from Gaza

IDF warns Gaza kites may be armed with explosives, considers using drones to shoot down flying firebombs.

Agricultural Minister wants 'agricultural terrorists' shot

As flaring kites from Gaza continue to burn Israel's south, Agrlcutral Minister Uri Ariel wants vandals shot.

New Israel Fund blames human error for pro-BDS post

The controversial organization says human error led to Adalah sharing Amnesty International petition calling for boycott of Israel.

IDF force thwarts infiltration attempt in northern Gaza

Soldiers identify infiltration attempt and shoot suspect, who is evacuated for medical treatment. Wire cutter and knife found on his person.

Poll:

Israeli Jews strongly back Trump's embassy plan

68% of Israeli Jews back Trump's plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem. 83% say IDF justified to shoot Gaza rioters who approach border.

Islamic Jihad accuses Abbas of sanctioning Gaza

Senior Islamic Jihad official urges Palestinian organizations to act together to thwart a peace initiative.

Israel to compensate victims of 'kite terrorism'

State of Israel to compensate farmers from Gaza Belt whose fields were damaged by firebomb kites flown from Gaza.

Abbas: Keep children away from the border

Criticism of Hamas? PA chairman calls for Palestinian Arabs to keep their children from protests along the border between Israel and Gaza.

Multiple attempted infiltrations from Gaza: 3 terrorists killed

Attempted breaches of Gaza security fence thwarted. IDF forces kill 3 infiltrators. Explosives thrown at soldiers.

Watch: Hamas terrorist tries to damage Gaza security fence

IDF arrests Hamas terrorist trying to harm security border fence under cover of fog.

Haniyeh: Continue to confront the IDF

Hamas leader urges Gazans to continue marching towards the border with Israel.

Danon responds to Human Rights Commissioner

Israel’s UN Ambassador reacts to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who criticized Israel over the riots along the Gaza border.

IDF attacks Hamas’s naval force in Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report four dead in Israeli attack on naval base in Gaza.

Gaza protesters thank Natalie Portman

Palestinian Arab rioters hold up signs thanking Israeli-American actress who refused to come to Israel.

Gaza rioters try to burn security fence

Hundreds of Palestinian Arab rioters attempt to infiltrate Israel and burn the security fence along the Gaza border.

UN: Israel ignoring our warnings not to use force

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights slams Israel's use of force against Gaza rioters, calls for IDF troops to be 'held accountable'.

B'Tselem asks UN to stop Israel from shooting Gaza rioters

'Force Israel to to bring an immediate end to the unlawful firing of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators in Gaza.'

Haley to UN Security Council: Hamas using kids as cannon fodder

US Ambassador blasts Gaza terror group as Gaza riots continue. 'Anyone who cares about Gaza children should demand Hamas end this.'

State Dep't won't say if it views Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'

State Department won't say if it views Judea, Samaria, Golan or Gaza as “occupied territory” after removing term from human rights report.

Hamas: No negotiations with Israel on prisoner swap

Hamas says reports in Israeli media about negotiations on new prisoner exchange deal are lies.

Report: Egypt to allow body of Hamas engineer into Gaza

Egypt to reportedly allow Hamas member's burial in Gaza despite Israeli request not to until Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul are returned.

Terrorist infiltration on Gaza border, terrorists captured

Armed terrorists infiltrate into Israel from Gaza Strip, only to be captured by Israeli security forces.

Airstrike or accident?

Hamas terrorist killed in Gaza explosion

PA media claims man, identified as Hamas terrorist, killed in explosion in northern Gaza Strip. Three others injured.

2 Arabs shot during anti-Israel riots die

Health officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip say two men shot during anti-Israel riots Friday succumbed to their wounds Monday.

Hamas terrorist killed in Gaza tunnel collapse

Member of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades killed in tunnel collapse near Deir al-Balah.

3 wounded after IDF opens fire on infiltrators from Gaza

Gazans attempting to damage Israeli security fence on Gaza border shot by IDF units as 'March of Return' riots continue.

'Zionists, go back to where you came from'

Rioting Gazans send IDF soldiers anti-Semitic notes threatening 'death or captivity.'

'Don't allow Hamas terrorist burial in Gaza'

Education Minister Bennett says Hamas engineer won't be buried in Gaza until Israeli prisoners are returned home.

This is how Hamas uses children to harm Israel's border fence

Photos distributed by the IDF show how Hamas uses children and teens to carry out terror attacks against Israel.

Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violence

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands condemnation of Hamas as violent border riots continue.

UN envoy accuses Israel of killing children

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Israel following deaths of Palestinian Arab teens in violent riots along the Gaza-Israel border.

'Firebomb kites' breach Israeli territory

Some 3,000 Arabs rioted along the Gaza border. The IDF said several kites with firebombs entered Israeli territory and were extinguished.

Gaza rioters attack Israel with flying firebombs

Gazans attach firebombs to kites, fly them over border fence to attack Israelis, damage property.

IDF warns Gazans: Don't participate in violent riots

IDF drops leaflets warning Gazans to stay away from border fence, ignore Hamas instructions.

Greenblatt to PA: Time to work for peace

Trump envoy urges PA leaders to solve Gaza's humanitarian situation and work towards peace with Israel.

European Parliament condemns Hamas terror for first time

EU organization takes rare step of condemning both Hamas and Israel, notes Hamas terrorism, but calls for lifting partial blockade.

Gaza tent city moved 50 meters closer to border

'Supreme authority of the return march' reiterates desire to destroy any chance US has of brokering peace deal.

5 Gazans shot near Israeli border

Suspected terrorists approached Israeli border Wednesday morning, prompting IDF forces to open fire. At least 1 suspect was armed, says IDF.

'Opposing Netanyahu's policies doesn't make us anti-Semitic'

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Israeli government's policy on Gaza, claims it overreacted to border riots.

'We will destroy all of Hamas's tunnels'

Head of the IDF's Southern Command discusses terror tunnel which the IDF demolished over the weekend.

UNRWA, the EU and the map

Watch: Gaza rioters use 'terror kites' to drop firebombs

'Palestine Defense Forces' deploys 'terror kites' during Gaza riots, dropping firebombs and sparking fires.

Inside Israel's anti-terror tunnel lab

Laboratory personnel work with intelligence personnel and the engineering forces and other units in the field to find and destroy tunnels.

Israeli Arabs support violent Gaza riots

Arab citizens of Israel march, plan weekly activities, in support of Gaza rioters.

Kite with firebomb on the Gaza border

10,000 Palestinian Arabs violently riot along Gaza fence, try to breach the security infrastructure.