Gaza Region

'Gun smuggling case unlikely to hurt Israeli-French relations'

Authorities say French man employed by consulate who smuggled guns acted on his own. French officials are cooperating with investigation.

French consulate official smuggled weapons to Judea, Samaria

Two employees of French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of using consulate vehicle to smuggle guns.

Hamas: Israel exposed an old tunnel

Hamas claims tunnel demolished by the IDF was not operational, says Israel trying to create "illusion of power".

French official in J'lem arrested over 'serious' security issue

French national employed by French consulate in Jerusalem suspected of arms smuggling, arrested on Gaza border.

IDF destroys terror tunnels in South

Increased alertness near Gaza after IDF destruction of 2 terror tunnels cleared for publication.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF fighter jets attack Hamas target in central Gaza in response to explosive device that was detonated near the border.

Explosion near Gaza border

Bomb explodes near Gaza border, IDF responds by targeting Hamas observation post.

World Bank: Allow freer trade in Gaza

World Bank warns that economic decline in Gaza has become too steep to be tackled by international aid.

Arabs to riot in Judea, Samaria and Gaza

Another day of rioting expected on Friday in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, as Arabs protest U.S. and Israeli policy.

Olmert: Ehud Barak torpedoed deal to free Gilad Shalit

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert accuses Ehud Barak of torpedoing deal to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit.

Study: Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir wanted to remove Arabs from Gaza

New research provides surprising insight into the perception of the Gaza Strip held by various governments since the founding of the state.

Anti-tank rocket may have been fired at IDF force near Gaza

IDF checking possibility that, in addition to the two bombs that exploded near soldiers this morning, an RPG was shot at them.

Explosives detonated on Gaza border

Terrorists detonate explosive devices on security fence in northern Gaza. IDF soldiers fire at Hamas posts.

Hamas widens probe into attempt on Hamdallah's life

Hamas launches committee to investigate bomb explosion that targeted PA leader Rami Hamdallah.

Thousands of Gazans to march towards Israel

Islamic Jihad official calls on Gazans to march en masse to Israel border in order to demonstrate their commitment to the "right of return".

Gaza - let their people go!

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

State Comptroller finds Cabinet, IDF, were properly concerned with avoiding civilian casualties in Gaza conflict, but criticizes IDF.

Trump envoy: Gazans have been brought to the brink of collapse

Jason Greenblatt condemns attack on PA leader's convoy, calls it an attack on the welfare of the people of Gaza.

Gaza aid conference convenes at WH with Israel - but without PA

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt leads Gaza Conference, bringing together Israel, Arab nations to discuss Gaza Strip, Israelis held by Hamas.

Watch: Bomb explodes near PA leader's convoy

PA leader survives assassination attempt after bomb explodes near his convoy as it enters Gaza.

Who tried to attack PA leader?

Bomb detonated near convoy of PA leader Rami Hamdallah as he enters Gaza Strip. Hamdallah not injured in incident.

Greenblatt to present proposals on Gaza situation

White House brainstorming session scheduled for Tuesday will present proposals for improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

PA to boycott Washington conference on Gaza

Abbas orders PA officials to boycott White House conference on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Haniyeh: We won't be able to contain Gazans' protest

Hamas leader says the group would not be able to contain the mass protests on the day the U.S. moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

White House to convene ‘brainstorming session’ to help Gaza

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt announces plans to hold 'brainstorming session' in White House to discuss ways of improving life in Gaza Strip.

IDF concerned as Gazans establish tent cities on Israeli border

Gaza residents prepare for mass protests on Israeli border, setting up tent communities in protest demanding 'Right of Return'.

Egyptian counter-terror disrupting Israeli communications?

Israeli Communications Minister speaks with Egypt about communications disruptions.

'Hamas is strategically challenged'

IDF commander says situation in Gaza will improve after Hamas returns captive Israelis, fallen soldiers' bodies.

Hamas: Reject Trump's 'deal of the century'

Senior Hamas official calls on PLO to renounce recognition of Israel, cancel Oslo Accords, and oppose Trump's deal.

Watch: A look inside Hamas' terror tunnels

Arutz Sheva takes you inside a tunnel network used by the Hamas terror group to transfer weapons and terrorists into Israel from Gaza.

Gaza's public employees go on strike

Public sector employees in Gaza go on strike amid dispute between Hamas and Fatah over payments of salaries.

Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.

General closure on Judea and Samaria on Purim

Israel to impose general closure on Judea and Samaria during Purim holiday, Crossings to Gaza will be closed as well.

1 dead after Gaza boat enters restricted area

IDF forces open fire on boat which strayed from designated fishing area, entered restricted waters. One suspect killed, two arrested.

Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.

UN official: Palestinian Authority chairman abuses Palestinians

UN must openly condemn terror, UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, tells Conference of Presidents.

Gaza to pump sewage straight into sea

Gaza municipalities threaten to pump sewage into the sea after Hamas refuses to allocate electricity for sewage treatment plants.

IDF treats Gaza Arab shot by Hamas

Resident of Gaza crosses border after being shot by Hamas forces, IDF treats him. 'Israel cares more for Palestinian life than Hamas does.'

Qatari official: Neither Israel nor Hamas want an escalation

Qatari envoy to Gaza says neither Israel nor Gaza terrorists want an escalation that could "ignite the entire region".

Liberman: IDF destroyed Hamas terror tunnel last night

Defense Minister tells Yisrael Beytenu faction members that IDF demolished terror tunnel found near Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza.

IDF attacks underground infrastructure in Gaza

IDF fighter jets attack underground infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Trump's envoy blasts 'cowardly' Hamas

Jason Greenblatt condemns Hamas in the wake of the latest attacks on Israel.

Rocket from Gaza explodes in southern Israel

Terrorists from Gaza fire a rocket toward an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

President Rivlin:

Polish PM's 'Jewish perpetrators' comments are 'a new low'

Israeli President blasts Polish PM over 'Jewish perpetrators' Holocaust remark, says Israel 'will stop Iran's race to the nuclear bomb.'

Pity the Arabs of Gaza?- Interview with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim

Jewish soldiers were just seriously injured in a bomb attack from Gaza. Should Israel have mercy on Gaza?

IDF now thinks two bombs exploded in Gaza border incident

Reports say IDF now thinks two bombs exploded on Gaza border on Saturday, when 4 soldiers were wounded.

'The incident in the South is not over yet'

Defense Minister says Israel doesn't want escalation in Gaza, but vows to kill terrorists responsible for explosion that wounded 4 soldiers.

Israel warns Gaza residents: Wake up, Hamas is using you!

Major General Yoav Mordechai urges Gaza residents 'not to let Hamas lead them to hell,' says attack on IDF soldiers 'sign of cowardice.'

Roadside bomb explodes at Gaza fence, four soldiers injured

Explosives detonate near IDF forces patrolling Gaza border, severely injuring four soldiers.

IDF foils infiltration attempt

IDF forces shoot Gazans attempting to illegally cross into Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks terror tunnel and Hamas-owned military sites.

Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group

Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".

Gaza's only power plant shut down over fuel shortage

Gaza Strip's electricity plant shuts down, leaving Hamas-ruled strip totally dependent on Israel for electricity.

Israel blamed for 'catastrophe' in Gaza

Following meeting at UN Security Council, Bolivia’s UN Ambassador says Israel bears the primary responsibility for situation in Gaza.

Hamas newspaper publishes interview on 'human rights'

Official newspaper of Hamas publishes interview with senior Human Rights Watch official who accuses Israel of war crimes.

Gaza's largest hospital on strike

Strike by cleaning staff causes Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza to halt medical services for Gazans.

Rivalry between Hamas, Fatah after Gaza coup

'In the Shalit deal you sent a message to Palestinian society that you understand only force.'

Hezbollah threatens Israel

Senior Hezbollah official threatens to open a front in Syria and Lebanon if Israel attacks targets in Gaza.

Greenblatt: Qatar-Israel partnership can bring relief to Gaza

Trump's envoy responds to comments made by Qatari official that cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

Arabs clash with Israeli forces in 'Day of Rage'

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs riot during “Day of Rage” declared by Hamas in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.