Gaza Region

Hamas Finally Admits: ISIS Active in Gaza

Senior official makes first admission by Hamas that ISIS operating in Gaza - but claims the threat is small and Hamas can deal with it.

ISIS in Sinai Claims Rocket Attack on Israel

Sinai Province group claims to have fired three rockets on "occupied Palestine".

Netanyahu: The UNHRC Isn't Interested in the Facts

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts UNHRC's decision to endorse "war crimes" report against Israel.

Egypt May 'Invite' IDF to Strike ISIS in Gaza

Egyptian sources tells Israeli media that if ISIS conquest of Sinai spreads to Gaza, Sisi may want Israel to crack down on the enclave.

ISIS Threatens Hamas, Fatah and 'State of the Jews' in Video

ISIS jihadist threatens to uproot Israel, but also says it will topple Hamas for being “insufficiently stringent”.

Shin Bet Head Warns Hamas is Readying for Another War

Israel Security Agency chief details to Knesset how terror has risen 50% each year since 2012, and how Hamas has already rearmed.

Intelligence Minister: Hamas Cooperating with ISIS in Sinai

Katz says Hamas and Sinai Province cooperating in smuggling and attacks, even as ISIS challenges Hamas for control of Gaza.

Seized Flotilla Ship Arrives at the Ashdod Port

Hours after being seized by naval troops, Swedish ship Marianne arrives at the Ashdod Port.

Expert: Hamas, Not Israel, Caused Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Col. Richard Kemp: Hamas caused a large number of civilian casualties in order to bring international condemnation of Israel.

IDF Successfully Avoids Negative Press Coverage of Gaza Flotilla

Clever stalling tactics and timed statements work in Israel's favor.

'Flotilla? Israel Has Sent 500,000 Boats Worth of Aid to Gaza'

Blasting the flotilla for hypocrisy and deliberate defiance, Netanyahu praises Israel Navy for stopping ship off Gaza coast.

Israeli Embassy Complains over French Funds to Flotilla NGO

Following Arutz Sheva expose of French gov't funding to flotilla NGO, Israeli embassy in France raises issue with French foreign ministry.

Navy Takes Over Flotilla Ship

IDF naval fighters board the Swedish Marianne vessel that was attempting to break the blockade on Gaza. No injuries reported.

Hotovely: The Flotilla Doesn't Change Our Right to Self-Defense

In a special interview with Arutz Sheva, Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel is using good "quiet diplomacy" to combat the latest flotilla.

PM: Israeli Aid to Gaza 500,000 Times More Than Flotilla Aid

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent his own letters to Gaza flotilla activists, telling them the real story about who is helping Gaza.

Flotilla MK Ghattas: Don't Try And Stop Us

MK Basel Ghattas demanded that the IDF end its blockade of Gaza and allow ships associated with the flotilla to arrive in Gaza

Abbas Accused of Deliberately Trying to Weaken Gaza

Where's the money? Chairman of Palestinian parliament's Audit Committee says Abbas not sending money to where it's needed.

Danon Demands to Ban Arab MK from Future Knesset Run

Science Minister urges A-G to deem Gaza 'hostile territory' thereby preventing flotilla-participating MK from running in next elections.

Back to war in Gaza?

Islamic Jihad Threatens to End Gaza Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad announces that if its terror leader Khader Adnan dies in his hunger-strike, it will call off truce and attack Israel.

Latest Flotilla Sets Sail from Crete

“Freedom Flotilla 3”, which aims to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, sets sail from Crete after claims of Israeli sabotage.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Gaza Flotilla NGO Funded by French Government

Key 'Freedom Flotilla III' organizers received roughly half a million euros from French government aid agency.

Gazan Drone Breaches Israeli Airspace

Days after rocket attack Hamas enclave continues to show an uptick in aggression with unmanned vehicle possibly scouting ahead of attack.

UN Chief Urges Israel to Restore Travel Permits to Gazans

Despite rocket attacks on Israel, Ban Ki-moon urges Israel to ease restrictions on travel for Gazans during the month of Ramadan.

Likud MK Calls for Targeted Killings of Gaza Terrorists

MK Yoav Kish says Israel must kill terrorists who are preparing to fire rockets on Israel - before they carry out the rocket attacks.

Former Ambassador: UN Report on Gaza 'Completely Predictable'

When the UN decides to investigate Israel, “you can write the report in advance,” says former Ambassador John Bolton.

'No One is Surprised Anymore that Israel is Singled Out'

NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind says that no one should be surprised that the biased UN accused Israel of "war crimes" in Gaza.

Pro-Israel, Human Rights NGOs to Protest Gaza Report at UN HQ

50 pro-Israel and human rights NGOs set to rally in Geneva Monday, as UN Human Rights Council debates 'biased' Gaza war probe.

Israel Blocks Gazans From Temple Mount After Rocket Attack

Entry permits to J'lem for 500 Gazans that were part of unprecedented Ramadan 'gestures' canceled - just for this week.

Hamas Claims Captured IDF Soldier Still Alive

In propaganda piece meant to stir Israeli public opinion to giving in on Hamas demands, terror group publishes account of Oron Shaul.

State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council

State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.

IDF Destroys Rocket Launcher Used to Attack Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher used in attack on the Hof Ashkelon region.

Liberman: A Government That Allows Rocket Fire Shouldn't Exist

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel cannot put up with “trickling” of rocket fire, calls on government to take action.

Gaza Rocket Lands in Ashkelon Region

After Hof Ashkelon region sirens sound late Tuesday night, IDF identifies rocket struck open ground in area.

New Gaza Flotilla Sets Sail, Hopes UN Report Will Deter Israel

Anti-Israel activists - to be joined by Arab-Israeli MK - say they're confident Israel won't intercept them due to international pressure.

White House Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense

White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.

Former Ambassador: Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time

Former Ambassador Alan Baker reacts to UN report on Gaza, says it is a "political report by a political committee."

Expert: Saying Israel Attacked Civilians in Gaza Means Nothing

Lt. Col. (res) David Benjamin explains that any "military infrastructure" in Gaza is hidden behind civilian buildings.

'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'

MK Haim Yellin attacks UN report at Knesset, while holding up photograph of 4-year-old Daniel Tragerman, killed during Protective Edge.

Foreign Ministry Removes Cartoon that Angered Foreign Press

Foreign Ministry takes down video that mocked foreign press coverage of Gaza, says it had been misinterpreted.

UN Closes Last Remaining Shelter for Displaced Gazans

UNRWA closes the last remaining shelter for Palestinian Arabs displaced in last summer's war in Gaza.

Expert: Israel Didn't Commit War Crimes in Gaza

NGO Monitor's legal advisor dismisses accusations that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza.

Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy' After Ban's Comments on Gaza

"There is no limit to the hypocrisy", says PM after UN chief accuses Israel of making Gazan children "suffer".

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His 'Outrageous' Anti-Israel Bias

Pointing out daily slaughter of children in Middle East, deputy FM slams UN head's accusation about Gazan children.

Ban Bashes Israel for Making Gazan Children 'Suffer'

UN demands Israel make steps to protect children in Gaza, failing to note Hamas civilian shields and embedding of terror infrastructure.

Hamas Denies Secret Talks with Israel

Senior member of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine says Hamas is now denying contacts with Israel on a long-term truce.

UNRWA Chief Admits Hamas Hid Weapons in Facilities

Krahenbuhl acknowledges storing of rockets in schools, clinics during last summer's war, but criticizes Israel for hitting UNRWA facilities.

Truce or Rearming? Hamas Doesn't Want Long-term Ceasefire

Hamas official tasked with int'l relations says terror group wants seaport, is studying ceasefire document submitted by Tony Blair.

Israeli Source Confirms 'Indirect Contacts' with Hamas

Israeli source confirms indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas on the entry of materials to Gaza in exchange for 'quiet.'

Foreign Press Fumes Over Foreign Ministry Cartoon

Foreign Ministry clip shows how foreign journalists were 'blind' when it came to Hamas in Gaza, hits a raw nerve with foreign press.

Hamas Divulges It's Holding Secret Talks With Israel

Hamas sources reveal indirect talks via UN and European parliament to extend ceasefire, confirming Arab media reports.

Israel Makes 'Historic' Temple Mount Concessions for Ramadan

Defense Ministry announces 'firsts' in easing security checks, including direct buses to Mount, hundreds of Gazan visitors.

Watch: 'World Wants to Tie Both Our Hands Behind our Backs'

Deputy minister Hotovely and foreign ministry director Dore Gold present report vindicating IDF's fight against Hamas terror last summer.

Another Mavi Marmara fiasco?

New Gaza Flotilla Threat on the Horizon This Month

Showdown to take place final week of June and include senior international figures - will it end in violence and global condemnation again?

Family of Gaza Children Livid Over IDF's Cancellation of Probe

Family of four Gaza children killed in an airstrike on a beach angry over IDF's closure of a probe into the incident.

PA Unity Government Reveals Lack of Power in Gaza

Fatah spokesperson welcomes opening of Rafah Crossing, complains that Hamas is 'refusing' to hand crossings over.

Israel Closes Probe into Gaza Beach Bombing

IDF drops proceedings over a bombing of a Gaza beach where four children died during last summer's war.

Yesh Atid MK: Enough! Time to Take Action Against Rocket Fire

MK Haim Yellin accuses PM Netanyahu of worrying about his political future instead of the residents of the south.

Gaza Terrorists Fire a Rocket at Ashkelon

IDF says rocket fired from towards Ashkelon likely exploded inside Gaza.

A new threat from Gaza?

Hamas Starts Using Border 'Attack' Road

Armed terrorists patrol in 4x4s along newly paved road adjacent to border, in apparent bid to prepare for 'attack' Hamas ex-minister vowed.

Hamas Accuses PA over Gaza Bombings

Hamas says PA behind string of explosions rocking Gaza to destabilize area, but ISIS-linked Salafists have also been active.