Gaza Region

Erekat blasts Israel for takeover of flotilla

PLO official demands Israel release women involved in latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.

Navy begins takeover of women's flotilla to Gaza

The Israeli Navy began Wednesday to prepare its takeover of women's flotilla which is attempting to break what it terms the "siege" of Gaza.

Watch: Rocket explodes near homes in Sderot

ISIS-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for attack. Two treated for shock, damage reported in Sderot residential area.

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza on Wednesday

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza in a bid to break Israel’s naval blockade.

Skylark-Israel's smallest UAV

Skylark: The drone that dominates the skies of Gaza

All-female IDF unit uses miniature drones to keep an eye on Hamas activity in Gaza.

PA contractor killed in Gaza 'tunnel accident'

Contractor hired by the Islamic Jihad killed in an accident while working in a terror tunnel in Gaza.

Gaza flotilla to be countered with Israeli flags

Avi Farhan, who is organizing a counter-protest to women's flotilla, suggests that the flotilla should go to Syria.

Minister Galant: Build an artificial island for Gaza

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant spoke at IAC(Israel American Council) conference about Israel's strategic and regional goals.

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

"Anyone who trickles rocket fire on us - will receive a shower in return," warns Prime Minister.

Women's flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Two sailing boats carrying approximately 20 women set sail from Barcelona in an attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures following rocket fire

IAF attacks terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas after a rocket from Gaza explodes in the Eshkol region.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in open area of Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

Terrorist who smuggled explosives by sea captured

A terrorist from Gaza took advantage of his fishing permit to smuggle explosives. Questioning reveals he planned terror attack on soldiers.

World Vision cuts jobs and halts projects in Gaza

World Vision cancels the contracts of 120 Gaza employees after Israel charged the group's Gaza director of diverting money to Hamas.

Turkey sends second aid delivery to Gaza

Turkish aid for Gaza sent for the second time since relations were normalized between Israel and Ankara.

Report: Israel to allow ICC visit on Gaza war mission

Israeli official tells AFP the Jewish state will host a working group of the ICC as it probes alleged war crimes in the 2014 Gaza war.

Group behind Marmara flotilla launches new Gaza project

Turkish organization IHH officially launches a new project in Gaza dubbed "Martyrs of the Freedom Flotilla".

From Hamas to Hevron: $50,000

Security forces arrested a man yesterday, who took advantage of his commercial permit to smuggle money from Hamas in Gaza to Hevron.

World Vision: Open trial of aid worker to the public

World Vision's questions Israeli accusations that the NGO's Gaza head diverted millions of dollars in aid to Hamas.

Bombed children of Sderot - confident soldiers of today

Sderot merits a special kind of protection - their own children, now grown up and serving in their hometowns as soldiers of the IDF.

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Hamas stands neck-and-neck in Judea-Samaria, and wins by a massive margin, in a recent poll conducted ahead of PA elections.

Israel: We informed countries about aid funds going to Hamas

Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects it failed to transfer information about alleged transfer of international aid funds to Hamas.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

Happy ending: Gazan tiger finds new home in South Africa

Three days after leaving behind a cramped cage at the Khan Younis zoo in Gaza, Laziz the tiger arrived in South Africa on Thursday.

UN: Release our employee - who worked with Hamas

UN Ambassador Danny Danon: "Israel operates according to the law...we do not grant immunity to terrorists trying to harm our citizens."

Photos: Gaza's last tiger leaves 'world's worst zoo'

The inhumane neglect of the Khan Younis zoo came to an end when the last animals left today. "I am very sad," lamented owner Ziad Aweda.

US to citizens: Get out of Gaza

The US State Department has issued a warning to its citizens to leave Gaza, as Israel continues to defend itself from Gaza rockets.

Animals rescued from 'world's worst zoo' in Gaza

Surviving animals from 'world's worst zoo' evacuated from Gaza into Israel.

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

Egypt FM: No comparison between IDF and terrorism

Hamas viciously reacts to the Egyptian Foreign Minister's statement of support for Israel, calls him "blind."

'Israel not looking for escalation with Gaza'

After striking dozens of Hamas targets overnight in retaliation for rocket fire, senior army official says Israel looking to restore calm.

Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changed

Analysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment.

Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation

Hamas spokesman says Israel's "aggression" will not deter Gazans, after IAF retaliates for rocket attack on Sderot.

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Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in response to attack on Sderot.

Rocket strikes Sderot, IAF returns fire in Gaza

A rocket exploded between two homes in Sderot, after being shot from northern Gaza.

Turkey ratifies reconciliation deal with Israel

Following lengthy delays, Turkish parliament finally votes to approve agreement normalizing relations with Israel.

Watch: Hamas debunks its own lies of 'Gaza in ruins'

Gearing up for elections, Hamas has published a video which belies their story of a ruined Gaza, showing elegant streets and shopping malls.

Women's flotilla to set sail in September or October

Latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza will include 25 women, including parliamentarians.

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

Watch: Minister Bennett marks 11 years since Gush Katif

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Minister Naftali Bennett shares his feelings over the Disengagement, which changed Israel's history, 11 years ago.

Gush Katif residents gather 'Homeward'

In a rally along the Gazan border, Gush Katif supporters chanted: "We will yet return to Gush Katif!"

Eleven years later: 'we can't let things deteriorate'

"The Disengagement brought upon us a human, Zionist, and security tragedy, and the warnings proved to be true."

Turkish parliament to vote on Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal

Foreign Minister pledges parliament will address deal before end of month.

Gaza summer camps teach children to stab, use terror tunnels

Hamas-run summer camps for Gaza children prepare them for a life of terror.

Foiled smuggling attempt at Kerem Shalom crossing

Two boxes of commando knives found hidden in plumbing equipment headed into Gaza.

10 terrorists injured in tunnel collapse in Gaza

At least 10 Islamic Jihad terrorists reportedly injured in latest terror tunnel collapse in Gaza City.

UN to probe Hamas aid allegation

UN vows internal probe after Israel arrests UNDP worker who provided help to Hamas.

Minister: We must not repeat Gush Katif

While commemorating 11 years since the expulsion of Gush Katif, Uri Ariel is concerned that history will repeat itself - through Amona.

Swedes demand Israel fix Gaza flotilla ship after court victory

Pro-Gaza group wins return of flotilla ship in court victory, now demands Israel repair ship.

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

The fallen soldier's family will mark two years since Hadar Goldin's death, in Kfar Saba on Tuesday.

Hamas terrorist killed in latest Gaza tunnel collapse

Hamas terrorist killed in yet another tunnel collapse in Gaza.

Australia cuts funding to World Vision over Hamas ties

Legal organization Shurat Hadin: "Foreign aid organizations are directly responsible for the murder of scores of Jews in Israel."

Unite the Middle East - through business

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, MK Erel Margalit outlines his plan for peace using the goal of making money.

Israeli Ambassador credits Clinton with Gaza ceasefire

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. credits Democratic nominee with the leading role in achieving a ceasefire after Operation Pillar of Defense.

Netanyahu and Lapid spar over Gaza tunnels

Yesh Atid chairman claims the Cabinet didn't discuss Hamas tunnels before Protective Edge. Netanyahu: Lapid should've done his homework.

Official: Hamas continues to dig terror tunnels

Senior security official warns Hamas digs 10 kilometers in tunnels leading into Israel every month.

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions

Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

Netanyahu: Terror tunnels were discussed in 9 Cabinet meetings

Prime Minister's Office rejects allegations that the terror tunnels were not discussed with the Cabinet before Operation Protective Edge.

Watch: Hamas trains child soldiers in ISIS-like camps

Gazan summer camp, held at Hamas training bases, provide indoctrination, military training to Palestinian teenagers.

Palestinian organization blasts latest Hamas death sentences

Palestinian Center for Human Rights condemns death sentences handed down to alleged Israeli spies in Gaza.