Gaza Region

Qatari official: Without Israel's help, nothing happens in Gaza

Senior Qatari official acknowledges cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'

Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down Hamas.

Hamas official: We're not interested in an escalation

Senior Hamas official says war with Israel not imminent, but group is taking "the necessary precautions".

'There's no siege on Gaza'

Former IDF commander says Israel hasn't put Gaza under siege, Hamas is responsible for deteriorating humanitarian situation.

'Jerusalem will be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate'

Islamic Movement leader slams Palestinian Authority for crying 'crocodile tears,' promises Jerusalem will be capital of Islamic Caliphate.

Trump's envoy: Hamas causes misery for the people of Gaza

Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas and its Iranian patrons in a series of tweets.

IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018

Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.

ANALYSIS: Israel is fighting a five-front war

Israel appears to be enjoying a ‘quiet’ period, but below the radar, Israel is engaged in a covert war on five fronts.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

Gaza triplets named in protest of Trump's Jerusalem move

Gazan couple name their triplets Jerusalem, Capital and Palestine in protest of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at southern Israel

Terrorists fire rocket at Shaar Hanegev region, disturbing calm of the Sabbath. No injuries or damages.

'The Palestinians can go to hell, they betrayed the Arab world'

Saudi blogger slams Palestinian Authority in viral video, calling PA 'ungrateful dogs'.

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes near border fence. No injuries or damages reported.

Armed terrorists infiltrate from Gaza

Terror attack foiled when IDF forces nabbed four armed Arabs who crossed into Israel from Gaza Strip.

UN envoy: Gaza on verge of 'full collapse'

UN Middle East envoy says Gaza must be saved from disaster, calls to transfer power to Abbas.

Hamas founder dies after 'accidentally' shooting himself

Hamas 'founding father' responsible for alliance with Iran dies weeks after 'accidental' self-inflicted gunshot wound.

UNRWA's Gaza employees protest Trump's funding freeze

Thousands of employees of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” protest Trump's suspension of tens of millions of dollars in aid.

Trump's envoy: Hamas undermines Gaza's chance for success

Jason Greenblatt again rips Hamas for wasting Gazans' money to build terror tunnels.

Rocket siren heard in southern Israel

"Red Alert" incoming rocket siren heard in southern Israel. Security forces searching the area

Trump envoy 'deeply angered by Hamas terrorism'

WH envoy Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas terror group, demands it return remains of fallen IDF soldiers.

WH envoy Greenblatt says 3G phone service will 'empower' Gazans

White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt lauds 3G deal, enhancing cellphone network for residents of PA and Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

'Hamas is turning hospitals into terrorist bases'

President Rivlin tours Gaza envelope, says Hamas terrorists using hospitals and schools, as bases to attack Israel.

Gaza family executes own member for collaborating with Israel

Gazan family says it killed a relative after being told by Hamas he had helped Israel track down and kill three senior Hamas members.

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel

Army releases footage of demolition of Hamas terror tunnel along Israel-Gaza border.

Gaza man abandons daughter in Israel following hospital visit

Gaza resident escorting his daughter to hospital visit in Jerusalem refuses to return to Gaza, abandons daughter, flees to central Israel.

Kerem Shalom crossing to open Tuesday

Gaza terminal to open after IDF finishes terror tunnel destruction. 'Attempts to harm Israel will be answered with force and determination'.

Hamas leaders barred from 'humanitarian visits' to Israel

Israeli government orders Hamas leaders, their families barred from entering Israel for medical treatment, other 'humanitarian' needs.

Israel foils Gazan's efforts to import military gear

Ashdod customs inspectors foil smuggling of thousands of Items of military clothing and gear.

Bennett: The tunnel threat will pass within a year

Education Minister suggests to Gazans: Invest in schools, not in terror.

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.

Gazans exhume disabled man's body, claim he was killed in riots

Gaza officials dig up body of disabled man allegedly killed during violent protest against US recognition of Jerusalem.

IDF general:

'The Jewish mind found the solution to Hamas terror tunnels'

Coordinator of Activities in the Territories: "Two million people in Gaza are under occupation, but the occupation is by Hamas, not Israel."

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli fighter plans attack terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Security agencies announce closure of Gaza-Israel crossing.

Report: Two Arab rioters killed during clashes with IDF soldiers

Dozens of rioters protesting Trump's Jerusalem recognition hurl stones at Israeli forces, forcing soldiers to open fire.

'PA economy is completely dependent on Israel'

Judea and Samaria Coordinator Yoav Mordechai says PA could have built a successful economy - if they had invested international aid money.

COGAT:

'Root causes of incitement must be dealt with''

IDF Major General meets with Irish Deputy PM/Foreign Minister; 'Israel will continue to enforce law against illegal construction in Area C.'

Senior Hamas leader in critical condition after shooting self

Hamas 'founding father' responsible for alliance with Iran in critical condition following 'accidental' self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Bereaved mother:

'It's a mistake to give Gaza back its electricity'

Dvora Gonen, whose son was murdered by terrorists in 2015, wonders why the Israeli government provides free gifts to Hamas.

Arab connection to Jerusalem: Fake News

Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains why Gaza electricity renewal is logical step following US defunding of UNRWA. 'Egypt fed up with Palestinians'

Hadar's mother to Gazans:

'Kidnapping bodies is inhumane'

Mother of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin reaches out to Gazans after Israel says it will restore electricity supply to the enclave.

Analysis: Cutting UNRWA aid will not cause a humanitarian crisis

Shocking findings of the Lebanese Bureau of Statistics reveal how UNRWA inflates the number of Palestinian Arabs under its care.

Israel restores power transfers to Gaza

Despite ongoing attacks on Israel from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel restores 50 megawatt supply to Gaza.

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

New IDF data: 99 terrorist attacks took place in 2017 compared with 269 attacks in 2016. IDF seized 10 million shekels of terror money.

Hundreds of Gaza residents protest electricity cuts

Gaza resident protest electricity cuts, blame Hamas, Palestinian Authority.

'Hamas continues to cross red lines'

Coordinator of Government Activities demands the Red Crescent fire ambulance driver who exploited his role to assist terror organizations.

Defense Minister: 'We know who is responsible'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman promises that Israel will act on those firing rockets from Gaza, calls on PA to negotiate.

Assessment:

IDF attacked terror tunnel in Gaza

Assessments are that spokesperson's unusual announcement of strike on 'central terror infrastructure' implies attack on terror tunnel.

IAF attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Fighter jets attack central terrorist infrastructure in Gaza following series of rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Despite rocket attacks, Israel to increase Gaza power supply

PA agrees to continue payments to Israel for electricity to Gaza Strip, paving way for 50 megawatt increase - despite recent rocket attacks.

Two rockets fired from Gaza within two hours

In both cases, emergency alarm system fails to sound. No injuries or damage reported.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

Following rocket attack on Gaza Belt, Israeli aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza.

Netanyahu: Israel has hit Hamas 40 times in recent weeks

Prime Minister says IDF has cracked down on Gaza-based terror group, destroyed 40 Hamas targets since demolishing Gaza terror tunnel.

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF spokesman says Israel retaliated for rocket fire, emphasizes Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza's residents.

Israel's Defense Minister has a message for Gazans

Defense Minister Liberman asks Gaza residents to think about their children's future, pressure Hamas to change policies.

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

Iron Dome intercepts two missiles as a third falls in Israeli territory, damaging a building.

'Will Iran protect Gazans as it did the Syrians?'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories addresses the people of Gaza in online video.

'Decision on conflict vs calm depends on Gaza'

35 graduates of the 175th class of the pilot's course receive their wings. PM warns Hamas not to test Israel, air force.

Culture Minister to Zoabi: 'Go back to Gaza, you traitor'

Culture Minister Miri Regev blasts Arab MK Hanin Zoabi: 'Your presence here is a stain on Israeli democracy.'

IDF warns of volatile Gaza situation

IDF & defense establishment claim at cabinet meeting earlier this week circumstances in Gaza reminiscent of days before Protective Edge.

Activists to 'surprise' mothers of terrorists

Activists plan to stop buses of Gazan mothers visiting their sons at the Nafha Prison.