Gaza Region

Hamas sentences three 'spies for Israel' to death

Military court in Gaza sentences three local residents to death after they were convicted of spying for Israel.

Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in latest Gaza tunnel collapse

For the second time in a week, Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in tunnel collapse in Khan Younis.

Watch: Hamas members beat Gaza residents

Protesting the wanton destruction of their homes, Gaza City residents were cruelly beaten in a video uploaded to Youtube.

Israel opens Erez Crossing for transfer of goods into Gaza

Israel opens the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza to allow the transfer of vehicles carrying goods for the first time in nine years.

Israeli Bedouin teenager breaks into Gaza, disappears

Jauma Abu Ganima, a resident from the south, crossed the border before IDF soldiers could stop him, and disappeared into Khan Younis.

Mashaal to residents of Gaza: The 'siege' will end soon

In recorded speech at Hamas event in Gaza, Khaled Mashaal attempts to send a calming message regarding the Israeli naval blockade.

Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in northern Gaza tunnel cave-in

Al-Quds Brigade terrorist reported dead after tunnel in northern Gaza collapses.

Hamas: No negotiations on return of soldier's bodies

Terror organization denies reports negotiations underway for return of bodies of fallen IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Lapid rips UNRWA 'insanity'

Yesh Atid chief rejects UNRWA criticism over demolitions of terrorist homes, slams UNRWA incitement. 'Why do you erase Israel on your maps?'

Egypt closes Rafah crossing after five-day opening

Egypt allows 3,099 people to enter through Rafah crossing over five days before closing the border again.

Turkish aid for Gaza docks amidst protests

Protesters demand return of Hamas-held IDF soldiers as part of reconciliation agreement with Turkey.

Gaza rocket explodes in Sderot kindergarten

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in the city of Sderot, causes damage but no injuries.

UNRWA denies hiding Israel-free map during visit by UN chief

Gaza school run by UNRWA hides map which erases Israel during visit by UN chief Ban Ki-moon, then denies incident ever took place.

Hamas dissatisfied with Israel-Turkey deal

Hamas official says group's leaders are unhappy with Israel-Turkey reconciliation because it does not remove the naval blockade on Gaza.

Erdogan: Deal with Israel achieved all the conditions we set

Turkish President addresses reconciliation agreement with Israel, says Turkey will seek to improve the living standards of Gazans.

Glick: 'We haven't given up on the Gaza Strip'

New Likud MK Yehuda Glick pledges to promote interests of Judea & Samaria residents, keep hopes alive for return to Gush Katif.

Hamas blames PA for closure of Rafah crossing

Gazan minister says Abbas's Palestinian Authority is responsible for the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza.

Katz: Gaza port would absolve us of responsibility for Gaza

Transport and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz describes the benefit of building a port near Gaza.

Gaza lifts ban on watermelon imports from Israel

Gaza Ministry of Agriculture allows watermelon imports from Israel for the first time in eight years.

'Dig' producer: 2014 Hamas rockets were terrorism, not war

USA Network's owner suing company's insurer for refusing to cover expenses for filming in Israel was interrupted by Hamas rocket attacks.

Watch: What happens when two 'Israelis' wind up in Gaza?

Ramadan candid camera show finds out how Gazans react to finding two hapless 'Israelis'.

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle wetsuits to Hamas

Authorities at Kerem Shalom crossing discover professional diving suits hidden in cargo. Believed intended for Hamas commandos.

Gaza Arabs demand UN stop Israel's anti-terror tunnel wall

Gaza leaders blast Israeli plan to build underground wall around the Strip to block terror tunnels, cite 'environmental concerns'.

Senior Hamas commander 'defects to Israel'

Reports from Gaza suggest senior Hamas military commander may have handed himself in to Israel - along with a wealth of intelligence.

Hamas test fires rockets in Gaza

Hamas test fires more than 30 short-range rockets as part of its efforts to advance its rocket arsenal.

IDF imposes closure on Judea and Samaria, closes Gaza crossings

Palestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases.

Hamas names summer camps after the 'intifada'

Hamas starts registration for its annual summer terror camps, named the "Al-Quds Intifada".

Haniyeh: We won't give up on a Gaza seaport

Deputy Hamas leader makes clear the group will not back down from its demand that a seaport be established in Gaza.

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Terrorist reveals: Hamas planning to fight next war underground

Gazan terrorist captured by Israel reveals extensive information about Hamas's tunnel activities.

Egypt temporarily reopens Rafah border crossing

Hamas says Egypt temporarily reopens the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.

Hamas executes three men for murder

Hamas authorities in Gaza execute three men behind closed doors, security sources say.

Gaza rockets miss the mark

Terrorists from Gaza fire three rockets towards southern Israel, but they explode on the Gazan side of the border.

Hamas: We can execute people without Abbas's consent

Hamas claims that the death penalty in Gaza can be carried out without the consent of PA chairman.

Israel intercepts weapons transfer from Judea to Gaza Strip

Shipment carrying materials for mortars from Judea to Gaza Strip via Israel discovered.

UN envoy alarmed over Hamas's public executions

UN's Middle East envoy warns that Hamas's planned public executions are illegal.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Israeli aircraft strike two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack.

Gaza rocket hits southern Israel

Rocket from Gaza explodes in an open area of the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, causing no physical injuries or damages.

Gaza cement deliveries resume after Israel lifts ban

Ban on private imports of cement had been imposed after senior Hamas official caught diverting them to rebuild attack tunnels.

German-funded school in Gaza teaches military training

German-funded school in central Gaza indoctrinates pupils with hatred towards Israel, and provides them with military training.

Hamas planning public executions of criminals

Hamas announces plans to carry out a series of public executions in Gaza.

'Take your guns, your animals, your food with you'

Gaza Belt residents receive evacuation instructions in the event of another war with Hamas.

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Revealed: Hamas using Gazan fishermen to smuggle weapons

Fisherman arrested by Israeli navy reveals Hamas's efforts to circumvent military blockade, in latest Israeli intelligence coup.

Egypt disconnects last power line, southern Gaza blacked out

Southern Gaza is in a total electricity blackout, apparently due to Egypt disconnecting the last remaining power line.

Senior IDF official: ISIS members recently trained in Gaza

Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai tells Saudi website that ISIS members entered Gaza from Egypt to undergo military training.

Days after terror tunnel revelation, Egypt lets cement into Gaza

Israeli security establishment furious as Egypt lets cement trucks through Rafah crossing, in decision with Abbas that disregarded Israel.

Chinese dissident artist finds Gazans leaving for Europe

Ai Weiwei films in Gaza as part of his global refugee crisis documentary, while lamenting 'long history' of 'Palestinian refugees.'

Gaza Salafists look to ISIS for inspiration

Who are the Gazan Salafist groups maintaining an uneasy truce with Hamas, and committed to 'killing the Jews'?

US earmarks $50 million for Gaza

US consul announces 'Envision Gaza 2020' to give residents of the Hamas terror enclave food, paid internships and job training.

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

United States announces $50 million aid program for Gaza, to be used over five years for humanitarian aid and job creation.

Abbas in Egypt to discuss Israel-PA peace process

PA chairman to meet with a number of Egyptian officials and discuss Gaza tension as well as peace process.

Islamic Jihad rejects reports of a truce

After escalation last week, Gazan terror group states refusal to allow IDF to operate against tunnels over border, calls for more mortar.

Israeli jets hit Gaza in response to rocket fire

Escalation along southern border continues after terrorists launch rocket into Israel over Shabbat.

Nasrallah calls for condemnation of Israeli 'attacks' on Gaza

Hezbollah leader sides with Hamas, calls on the Arab world to condemn the IDF's alleged attacks on Gaza.

Gaza mortar shells hit southern Israel

Two mortar shells fired from Gaza explode in the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

Hamas launches mortars, Israel lets Gazans on Temple Mount

Hours after Gazan terrorists again fire on soldiers, IDF lets 260 Gazans pray on the Temple Mount.

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Gaza clashes give residents a 'reminder' of war

Kibbutz Nahal Oz spokesperson speaks about why mortar fire picked up again, and how the tankfire brings back rough memories.

Jewish Home MK to Hamas: Don't test us

Amid unrest in south, MK Motti Yogev suggests that Hamas not test Israel’s patience.

Ya'alon: We'll act firmly against Gaza terrorists

Defense Minister warns Hamas amid the latest escalation in Gaza.

Netanyahu assembles Cabinet as Gaza spins out of control

Mortar fire on soldiers unearthing attack tunnels continues, IAF responds with airstrikes. PM calls an emergency meeting to set policy.

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Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network

Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.