Gaza Region

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.

After tunnel discovered, Gaza terrorists again shell IDF troops

Terrorists fire mortar shells at IDF force near the border with Gaza, hours after latest terror tunnel discovery.

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Second Gaza terror tunnel exposed by IDF

After exchanges of fire with Hamas terrorists yesterday, IDF reveals it uncovered a second terror tunnel into Israel.

IDF attacks four Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF launches airstrikes against Hamas targets in response to ongoing mortar attacks against soldiers along the border.

Hamas announces calming of tensions along Gaza border

Hamas says it reached understandings with Israel on calming the tensions along the Gaza border.

Israeli planes strike Hamas targets in Gaza after mortar attacks

Following day of mortar attacks targeting IDF units on Israeli side of border, Israeli jets retaliate, striking Hamas targets in Gaza Strip.

Six mortar attacks in two days

Gaza terrorists continue to fire at Israel as Hamas warns Israel against escalations.

Report: Hamas directly responsible for escalation

IDF believes Hamas is worried about anti-tunnel operations on Gaza border, escalating tensions to slow demolition work.

After wave of mortar fire, Hamas issues warning to Israel

As Israel responds to mortar attacks, Hamas warns Israel: 'Don't test our patience.'

Gaza escalation

Gaza: Three mortar attacks in one day on IDF troops

For third time Wednesday, terrorists attack IDF forces stationed along Gaza border; fourth such attack in two days.

Back-to-back breaches

Gaza terrorists launch cross-border mortar strike

IDF force operating near security fence gets targeted by mortar shell, responds with tank fire, in second cross-border attack in 2 days.

Terrorists fire on IDF soldiers near Gaza

Shots fired at Nahal Oz hours after Netanyahu makes impromptu visit.

Gaza sewage threatens Israeli beaches

Environmental groups warn Gaza water pollution could shut down Israeli beaches, spread disease.

Senior UN official denies Hamas uses cement for terror tunnels

UN Assistant Secretary-General says 'no proof' Hamas uses construction material for 'military purposes.'

Massive effort to smuggle weapons into Gaza foiled

Customs authorities, Shin Bet find four tons of chemical used in building rockets hidden in shipment of salt to Gaza.

Ya'alon reopens Gaza crossing closed for 8 years

Defense Minister announces reopening of Erez crossing to goods, but says it 'won't happen tomorrow or the day after.'

Hamas terrorist charged for mortar, rocket attacks on soldiers

24-year-old Madhat Abu-Sneimeh took part in scores of attacks against soldiers along Gaza border, owned a smuggling tunnel.

Gazan freerunner seriously hurts himself, Israel treats him

Gazan suffers major fall while showing off his parkour, Abbas orders to do 'whatever needed' - meaning Israeli aid.

Rocket warning siren in southern Israel was false alarm

Siren had been heard in Gaza Belt communities; was caused by a malfunction.

Gaza children head to Israel for vacation

Humanitarian organizations bring 23 Gaza children to Israeli national park for a day trip during the Passover holiday.

Gaza redeploys forces along the border with Egypt

Gaza’s Interior Ministry and National Security redeploy forces along Egypt border in a plan to increase control over the border area.

'We're living on top of a powder keg'

Gaza-area residents accuse coalition government of doing too little to rein in Hamas terror threat.

Report: Israel halts transfer of building materials to Gaza

Senior Israeli official claims complete shutdown of transfers of building materials to Gaza put in place, after discovery of terror tunnel.

Netanyahu reveals 'global breakthrough' in locating tunnels

Prime Minister lauds IDF uncovering a Hamas terror tunnel in Israeli territory, indicates a technological revelation is behind it.

Bennett: Hamas planning 'Yom Kippur War-type' surprise attack

Bennett says discovery of new terror tunnel from Gaza underlines Hamas efforts to stage multi-pronged attack; warns gov't being complacent.

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IDF uncovers terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel

For the first time since 2014's Operation Protective Edge, Israeli army discovers major Hamas terror tunnel stretching into Israel.

Gaza Belt farmers continue work despite Hamas threats

'I've been here for 40 years, and I plan to work another 40,' farmers say, after reports surface of heavy machinery digging in Gaza.

Liberman blasts 'defeatist and weak' government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts government's policy with regard to Gaza, accuses Netanyahu of secret talks with Hamas.

Uri Ariel: We need a seaport in Gaza

Agriculture Minister makes surprising bid for Palestinian humanitarian rights on Tel Aviv radio station.

'Disconnect from Gaza completely'

MK and ex-Gaza Belt regional head rejects claims Hamas is 'deterred,' slams govt. for 'not leading' and proposes his own solution.

Hamas deploys additional forces along Egypt border

Hamas beefs up presence on the Gaza border in an apparent effort to ease Cairo's concerns about security.

Report: IDF operating along Gaza border

Arab media outlets report IDF forces, including army bulldozers, operating inside Gaza Strip. IDF official warns of Hamas' growing strength.

Rocket warning sirens sounded in Gaza Belt

Sirens warn of rockets from Gaza, as Arab media reports IDF bulldozers are operating near security fence. IDF: No strikes detected yet.

20,000 Hamas terrorists in Gaza

Senior officer reveals IDF has learned lessons of last war, while Hamas is 'deterred' and dealing with serious internal disputes.

Israeli defense official rules out war with Hamas

Amos Gilad of the Defense Ministry believes Hamas won't start a war in the near future.

PA PM: Gaza reconstruction faces lack of funds

Palestinian Authority’s prime minister Rami Hamdallah warns funding for Gaza reconstruction is drying up.

Gaza power plant runs out of fuel - Hamas blames PA

Hamas says Palestinian Authority's removal of tax exemptions on fuel caused Gaza's only power plant to shut down.

Clinton responds to Sanders: Hamas provokes Israel

Democratic presidential frontrunner replies to opponent who called Israel’s response against Hamas “disproportionate.”

Israel eases shipping, Hamas threatens 'commando attacks'

Same day Israel announces it will loosen shipping limitations, Hamas leader says its naval commandos will be a gamechanger in next war.

Palestinian media: 5 dead in Gaza tunnel collapse

Arab press reports cave-in on southern border with Sinai, marking 11th collapse in recent weeks and raising death toll to 20.

IDF force comes under fire near Gaza

Soldiers conducting routine activities adjacent to security fence get shot at by terrorists, fortunately none are wounded.

Sanders says comments on Gaza deaths were 'distorted'

Democratic presidential candidate's campaign denies he claimed Israel killed 10,000 Gazans during the 2014 war.

ADL calls out Sanders for misstating Palestinian death toll

Anti-Defamation League calls on Bernie Sanders to correct statement that Israel killed over 10,000 innocent people in Gaza.

Battle to preserve ancient church in Gaza

Church or cathedral dating back to 11th century includes priceless artifacts - but Hamas Islamic ministry wants to bulldoze it.

Liar liar

Bernie Sanders claims Israel killed '10,000 innocents' in Gaza

Grossly inflating casualty figures, Jewish Democratic presidential candidate condemns Israel's defensive actions in Gaza.

For parents of soldiers missing in Gaza, the war never ended

Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin were declared dead by the IDF, but with Hamas still holding their bodies their families live with daily agony.

Ya'alon: IDF force has deterred Hamas in Gaza

Defense Minister says Hamas 'hasn't fired a bullet' since Operation Protective edge, explains deterrence key to Israel's security.

Hamas official denies stealing cement, threatens 'explosion'

Deputy Economy Ministry director in Gaza denies stealing cement for tunnels, but threatens attacks if shipments are not resumed.

Israel stops giving cement to Gaza after Hamas thefts

COGAT finds that Hamas minister diverts private humanitarian cement transfers to built more tunnels. Public sector will still get cement.

Israel stops cement imports to Gaza terrorists

UN envoy makes rare criticism of Gazans diverting dual purpose cement for terrorism, without specifying the terror aspect.

Israel loosens shipping limits on Gaza

Israel decides to let Gazan boats sail up to 9 nautical miles off coast, despite concerns of weapons smuggling.

Hamas on 'Land Day': Saturate the ground in blood

In ceremony marking 40th annual 'Land Day' protesting Israeli law enforcement, Hamas demonstrates while Arab citizens strike.

Hamas holds massive war drills

Terror group says drills aren't 'announcement of war,' but state of emergency declared in Gaza towns near border, loud explosions heard.

Hamas blasts Israel for cancelling Gazans' permits

Hamas angered by Israel cancelling permits for Gazans to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque, calls for international intervention.

Islamic Jihad threatens IDF in 'advanced weapon' video

New film shows terrorists aiming advanced rocket launcher at IDF vehicle, warning ceasefire will end over Israeli 'breaches.'

Gaza rocket hits Shaar Hanegev region

Rocket from Gaza explodes in an open area in the Shaar Hanegev region, causing no physical injuries or damages.

Egypt seeks to 'break the ice' with Hamas

Delegation from Hamas visits Cairo amid accusations from Egypt that Hamas helped in assassination of top prosecutor.

Watch: Gaza policewomen trained 'in the spirit of Jihad'

MEMRI translates Hamas TV report showing policewomen in Gaza undergoing weapons training and conducting military drills.