Gaza Region

Hamas: Gaza unemployed will 'snipe at Israel from a distance'

Hamas leader tells Gaza protesters there can be 'no peace' with Israel ever.

Netanyahu Fires Back:

'Who is Turkey calling an occupier?'

Israeli premier blasts Turkish president, who called Israel 'terrorist state, occupier'. 'Erdogan isn't used to people talking back to him.'

Liberman: IDF soldiers did what was necessary

Defense Minister praises IDF's conduct during large riots at border with Gaza. 'No commission of inquiry.'

Hamas claims Gaza protests 'mark return to all of Palestine'

Ismail Haniyeh says Friday's violent protests 'only the beginning of things to come.'

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu is a terrorist and Israel is a terrorist state'

Turkish president ramps up anti-Israel rhetoric following Hamas-led confrontation on Israel-Gaza border, calls Israel 'terror state'.

'This is how they mark April first in Ankara'

PM dismisses Erdogan remarks as April Fool's Day prank. 'We will not be lectured by he who has bombed civilians indiscriminately for years.'

'Israel must use the bodies as a bargaining chip'

Father of Hadar Goldin demands that Israel hold onto the bodies of Hamas terrorists it allegedly captured during Friday's riots.

Report: IDF has bodies of Hamas terrorists killed in border riot

IDF does not confirm or deny that it is holding on to the bodies of Hamas gunmen that were killed in Friday's violent face off.

'Meretz represents the Palestinians'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams the Meretz party after its leader demanded that Israel probe IDF for death of Gazans on Friday.

Danon:

Holding session during the Seder 'antithetical to spirit of UN'

Israel lodges official complaint with UN for its emergency Security Council session over Gaza on first night of Passover.

US blocks UN statement on Gaza riots

US blocks Security Council statement calling for investigation, after 16 Gazans die in Hamas-led riots along Gaza border.

The weapons of the Gaza terrorists

IDF spokesperson publishes pictures of the weapons carried by the two terrorists who shot at IDF soldiers during 'terror march' on Friday.

UN chief calls for independent investigation into Gaza deaths

UN Sec. General Guterres calls for an investigation after Hamas-led riots lead to death of 16 Gazans.

'Hamas is your Pharaoh'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Yoav Mordechai compares Hamas to Pharaoh, says they don't care about Gazans.

Everything you need to know about the Gaza riots

Maj. Keren Hajioff explains everything you need to know about the ongoing Gaza riots.

'Imagine the march of return along Israel's main highway'

Education Minister asks supporters of the two-state solution to imagine 30,000 Gazans protesting Israel's existence along main highway.

Egypt and Jordan blast Israel over Gaza deaths

Egypt and Jordan accuse Israel of excessive force following deaths of Gazans who clashed with IDF soldiers near border.

Abbas: Israel to blame for deaths of Gazans

PA chairman blames Israel for deaths of Gazans in disturbances along the border, declares day of mourning.

Turkey: Israel using 'disproportionate force' on Gazans

Turkey accuses Israel of using "disproportionate force" against Gazans who marched towards the border.

IDF thwarts shooting attack on Gaza border

Two terrorists approach security fence and fire towards IDF troops, who fire back.

IDF Spokesman: This is a demonstration of terror

IDF Spokesman says disturbances on Gaza border are not over, IDF troops continue to be deployed in the area.

17,000 Gazans protest near Israeli border

Approximately 17,000 Gazan protesters are concentrated in 5 locations near the Gaza-Israel border.

IDF shoots to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence

IDF forces shoot to prevent Gazans from nearing border fence. Defense Minister: Anyone who nears the border endangers his life.

Change the IDF Rules of Engagement

IDF fires at Gazans tampering with border fence

IDF responds to four Gazans caught tampering with Israel's border fence.

UNRWA official: 'Right of return' will be achieved by force

Head of UNRWA workers' union says Arab "right of return" must be extracted by force.

Greenblatt: Hamas encouraging a hostile march

Trump envoy urges Hamas to work to improve the lives of Gazans instead of inciting to violence.

The directive: Open fire at Arabs who approach the fence

IDF soldiers preparing for "March of the Return" near the Gaza border. Soldiers instructed to use live ammunition but not as a first option.

Mission Accomplished: IDF completes Passover cleaning

The massive IDF-wide operation included calling up thousands of reservists. IDF bases now chametz-free.

Danon warns UN over Gaza protests

'Israel will defend its sovereignty', Israeli Ambassador tells UN, warning of plans in Gaza for confrontation with IDF on Israeli border.

Terrorism alert in Be'er Sheva

Terrorist may be on his way to southern Israeli city, police warn.

IDF arrests two suspects who crossed Gaza border

Two armed suspects caught after crossing border fence from southern Gaza.

Hamas claims it arrested 'Israeli spy'

Hamas says it arrested a man who planned to convince Gazans not to take part in Friday's march to the border.

'The Arabs don't need excuses to carry out attacks'

MK Motti Yogev discusses upcoming challenges for defense establishment, from the weekend march in Gaza to Independence Day.

IDF to southern residents: Carry your weapons over the holiday

Concerned about possible mass infiltration, Home Front Command warns residents of Gaza-area towns to carry their personal weapons on Pesach.

IDF general threatens 'harsh measures' against Gaza marches

General Yoav Mordechai describes steps IDF is taking to avoid confrontation during Hamas-planned marches along Gaza fence this Friday.

Another infiltration: Gaza man caught on Zikim Beach

IDF force arrests Arab man from Gaza Strip on beach north of Gaza after he crossed the separation fence. Man was unarmed.

Investigators: Israel didn't kill Gaza paraplegic

Protesting Gazan paraplegic wanted to become a martyr but was not killed by Israeli soldiers, military investigation finds.

'Snipers will open fire on Gaza infiltrators,' warns IDF chief

IDF Chief of Staff says Israel deploying over 100 snipers along Gaza border to prevent mass infiltration attempt planned for Friday protest.

IDF hits Hamas positions in Gaza

Hamas positions in Gaza Strip hit by tank fire, following infiltration, attempt to torch IDF vehicle.

General closure on Judea, Samaria, and Gaza declared

Citing security situation, IDF announces closure of crossings to Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria during Passover festival.

UNRWA clinics to help those at anti-Israel march

Senior UNRWA official backs Palestinian Arab "march of the return" to be held on Friday.

Watch: Terrorist infiltrators stalk kibbutz

Security footage shows the 3 terrorists who infiltrated Israel territory from Gaza Tuesday with grenades calmly walking by Kibbutz.

Terror infiltration: 'A very serious incident'

Terrorists armed with knives, grenades, caught near army base, after having infiltrated miles into Israeli territory, investigation finds.

Miracle in southern Israel:

Terrorists infiltrated Israel with knives and grenades

IDF arrests 3 Arabs from Gaza armed with knives and grenades, after their footprints identified near security fence along southern Gaza.

UN concerned over Hamas checkpoint at Israel border

UN envoy expresses concern over Hamas security measures on the Gaza-Israel border.

'Iron Dome did not malfunction'

Aerial Defense chief says activation of Iron Dome missile defense in response to gunfire a result of system's high sensitivity.

PA warns: Gaza on the verge of collapse

PA official in charge of civil affairs tells Kahlon the PA will stop paying Gaza employees beginning April 1.

IDF attacks observation posts in Gaza

IDF attacks two observation posts in northern Gaza hours after series of “Red Alert” incoming rocket sirens sounded in the south.

IDF: Rocket sirens were because of machine-gun fire

IDF Spokesperson says no rockets were fired from Gaza at Israel after series of incoming rocket sirens heard in the south.

Rockets fired at Israel from Gaza, Iron Dome downs projectiles

Terrorists operating in Gaza Strip fire rockets at Israeli towns. Iron Dome defense system shoots down multiple rockets.

IDF warns Gazans: Do not approach security fence

IDF planes drop leaflets warning Gaza residents to stay away from border fence during demonstrations this week.

Watch: Terrorists attempt to set fire to IDF vehicle

4 terrorists infiltrate Israel from Gaza yesterday, attempt to set engineering vehicle on fire - before being stopped by IDF forces.

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.

IDF foils infiltration attempt

Four Gazans attempt to infiltrate Israel, are stopped by alert IDF soldiers.

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.

Would-be Gaza assassin killed in raid

Prime suspect in bombing which targeted PA premier killed along with suspected accomplice as PA leaders look for possible motive.

PA Chairman: US Ambassador is the son of a dog

PA Chairman Abbas says US Amb. Friedman is 'the son of a dog,' promises to sanction Gaza for attempt on PA leader's life.

French consulate worker to be tried in Israel

France allows consulate worker who smuggled weapons from Gaza to Judea, Samaria, to be tried in Israel.

'Iran stands behind every one of Hamas' actions'

Deputy FM Hotovely tells foreign ambassadors that fighting Hamas, Iran, is the only way to help Gazans.