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Gaza Terrorists Start Morning With Renewed Rocketfire

Total rockets since ceasefire breach edges towards 60 as Eshkol Region hit overnight; IDF hits 30 terror targets overnight.

Gaza Terrorists Start Morning With Renewed Rocketfire

UN Chief Condemns Breach of Gaza Ceasefire

Ban Ki-moon says he is "gravely disappointed" by the resumption of hostilities in the region, calls for permanent ceasefire.

UN Chief Condemns Breach of Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas: Israel Tried to Eliminate Head of 'Military Wing'

Hamas leader Abu Marzouk accuses Israel of trying to eliminate the head of the group's “military wing”, Mohammed Deif.

Hamas: Israel Tried to Eliminate Head of 'Military Wing'

IDF: 50 Rockets Were Fired on Tuesday

IDF says a total of 50 rockets from Gaza fired towards Israel since Tuesday afternoon. Six of them were intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF: 50 Rockets Were Fired on Tuesday

PA Official: It's All Israel's Fault

Senior official who heads the Palestinian Arab delegation to Cairo says Israel is to blame for the collapse of the temporary truce.

PA Official: It's All Israel's Fault

Hamas: Israel 'Opened the Gates of Hell'

Hamas says rocket fire came in response to airstrike on Gaza home, vows Israel will have no peace.

Hamas: Israel 'Opened the Gates of Hell'

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Towards Jerusalem

The rocket fire continues: Iron Dome intercepts rocket over Jerusalem; no one hurt.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket Towards Jerusalem

US Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire as Hamas Blames Israel

As State Dept. spokeswoman says blame for scuppering of talks lies with Hamas, Islamist terror group says Israel at fault.

US Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire as Hamas Blames Israel

Israeli Official Denies Agreement to Lift Gaza Blockade

Official involved in ongoing Cairo talks says reports made of significant breakthrough by Palestinian delegation false.

Israeli Official Denies Agreement to Lift Gaza Blockade

Journalist: What Are We Getting Out of the Ceasefire Agreement?

Journalist and radio host Sharon Gal slams reported ceasefire deal that was reached between Israel and Hamas.

Journalist: What Are We Getting Out of the Ceasefire Agreement?

Gaza Ceasefire Extended by 24 Hours

Israeli and Palestinian Arab negotiators agree to extend a temporary ceasefire in Gaza by 24 hours. Current truce was to expire at midnight.

Gaza Ceasefire Extended by 24 Hours

New York Times Misleads over 'Righteous Gentile' Gaza Anger

Front-page story covered how 'Righteous Gentile' gave up medal after relatives' house hit in IAF strike - but neglects one crucial detail.

New York Times Misleads over 'Righteous Gentile' Gaza Anger

Watch: Gazan Children Play 'Kidnap the Soldier'

Expose reveals children's game glorifying abductions of IDF soldiers, just months after Israeli teens were kidnapped.

Watch: Gazan Children Play 'Kidnap the Soldier'

While the US 'Reviews,' EU Calls for Disarming Hamas

American vacillation over demands to disarm terrorist groups in Gaza contrasts with Europe's surprising support of Israeli position.

While the US 'Reviews,' EU Calls for Disarming Hamas

Hamas Says Gaza Death Toll Rises to over 2,000

Figures can't be independently verified due to restrictions on reporting inside Gaza. IDF says five soldiers killed by friendly-fire.

Hamas Says Gaza Death Toll Rises to over 2,000

Amended Ceasefire Proposal Includes Terrorist Releases

PA and Hamas delegation slips important changes into its amendments to Egyptian truce proposal.

Amended Ceasefire Proposal Includes Terrorist Releases

Norway and Egypt Gathering Funds to Rebuild Gaza

Norway to gather international donors in Cairo, transfer funds to Abbas in order to rebuild after Hamas's terror war.

Norway and Egypt Gathering Funds to Rebuild Gaza

Akunis: How Can Schabas be Taken Seriously?

Likud MK dismisses UN's probe on Gaza, points out the anti-Israel stance of the head of the panel, William Schabas.

Akunis: How Can Schabas be Taken Seriously?

UN Says it Will Take 'Months' to Rebuild Gaza

UN's humanitarian chief says it will take months to repair damage to the UN's infrastructure caused by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

UN Says it Will Take 'Months' to Rebuild Gaza

Israel Lifts Gaza Fishing Ban in 'Gesture'

One-sided 'sign of goodwill' offered by Israel, even as Hamas refuses discuss returning two fallen IDF soldiers' bodies for now.

Israel Lifts Gaza Fishing Ban in 'Gesture'

Hamas Threatens Terror in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

Hamas spokesperson calls for 'support' of Gaza terror war, says if Israel doesn't cede to Hamas demands it will bring 'more disasters.'

Hamas Threatens Terror in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu: Israel Won't Gift Hamas 'Political Win' in Truce

PM: Hamas lost militarily, now trying to win diplomatically in Cairo talks; Gaza airport would be 'Duty Free of rockets', says Minister

Netanyahu: Israel Won't Gift Hamas 'Political Win' in Truce

Soldier Recounts Courageous One-Man Mission to Save Lt. Goldin

'If I'm not back in five minutes, I'm dead,' Lt. Eitan told his soldiers, before heading into Hamas tunnel after Hadar Goldin.

Soldier Recounts Courageous One-Man Mission to Save Lt. Goldin

NY Senator Demands UNHRC Dismiss Schabas

Sen. Charles Schumer says he will push for the U.S. to cut its financial support for UNHRC if Schabas heads Gaza inquiry.

NY Senator Demands UNHRC Dismiss Schabas

IDF Official: Hamas Was Dealt a Fatal Blow

Former Southern Command head says that Hamas’s terror tunnels should have been taken care of long before Operation Protective Edge.

IDF Official: Hamas Was Dealt a Fatal Blow

'I Dug Terror Tunnels in Gaza and Had No Idea'

Remarkable letter smuggled out of Gaza relates how Hamas manipulates Palestinian civilians to dig terror tunnels to Israel.

'I Dug Terror Tunnels in Gaza and Had No Idea'

Hamas Rejects Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal, Threatens 'Long War'

Leading Hamas officials demand Israel accepts all their conditions, threaten war of attrition if not.

Hamas Rejects Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal, Threatens 'Long War'

Israel Welcomes EU's Call on Gaza Groups to Disarm

Israel’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the call by the European Union for terrorist groups in Gaza to disarm.

Israel Welcomes EU's Call on Gaza Groups to Disarm

EU Offers to Take Charge of Gaza Border Crossings

The European Union offers to help prevent illegal arms flows into Gaza.

EU Offers to Take Charge of Gaza Border Crossings

Petition Seeks to Ban Joan Rivers in Britain Over Gaza

Thousands of people sign a petition to halt Joan Rivers’ Britain tour after she said "they started it" when asked about Gaza.

Petition Seeks to Ban Joan Rivers in Britain Over Gaza

Egypt's 11-Point Ceasefire Plan Revealed

Egyptian newspaper publishes Egypt's plan for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza. Sides have yet to agree.

Egypt's 11-Point Ceasefire Plan Revealed

Hamas Admits Harassing, Deporting Journalists Who Filmed Rockets

In revealing TV interview, Hamas foreign relations chief outlines how the Islamist terror group made sure foreign journalists toed the line.

Hamas Admits Harassing, Deporting Journalists Who Filmed Rockets

Bennett Calls to Unilaterally End Gaza Operation

Minister says to make concessions without Hamas agreement, allow the IDF to continue actions against terror tunnels.

Bennett Calls to Unilaterally End Gaza Operation

South African Official Calls for 'Eye for an Eye' Against Israel

South Africa's Jewish Board of Deputies to lay charges against local official who called for an “eye for an eye against Zionist aggression”.

South African Official Calls for 'Eye for an Eye' Against Israel

Cameron Urges Netanyahu to Take 'Difficult Steps'

British Prime Minister David Cameron says both Israel and Hamas will need to take “difficult steps” to reach a long-lasting ceasefire.

Cameron Urges Netanyahu to Take 'Difficult Steps'

Leftist Author: Don't Call Hamas a Terrorist Organization

Leftist Israeli author A.B. Yehoshua says Israel should not refer to Hamas as a “terrorist organization” but as an “enemy”.

Leftist Author: Don't Call Hamas a Terrorist Organization

10,000 Rally in Tel Aviv, Say: Finish the Job in Gaza!

Rabin Square sees the first major demonstration since the country went to war against Hamas on July 8.

10,000 Rally in Tel Aviv, Say: Finish the Job in Gaza!

Obama Stresses Importance of 'Sustainable' Gaza Ceasefire

President Obama tells PM Netanyahu that it is important to reach an agreement on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Obama Stresses Importance of 'Sustainable' Gaza Ceasefire

Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe

Foreign Minister says UN and UNHRC are "hypocritical", says Israel shouldn't cooperate with their probes.

Liberman: No Cooperating with UNHRC's Gaza Probe

Journalist: Israel is 'Stuttering' in Front of Hamas

Channel 2 News’ military analyst Roni Daniel slams the Israeli decision to extend a ceasefire for five days.

Journalist: Israel is 'Stuttering' in Front of Hamas

Hamas: Israel Will Pay for Violating Ceasefire

Hamas officials deny that the group fired rockets, threaten Israel over its retaliatory airstrikes.

Hamas: Israel Will Pay for Violating Ceasefire

MKs Call for Strong Response to Rocket Attacks

Nationalist MKs call for a strong Israeli reaction after Hamas violates a ceasefire and fires rocket toward Israel.

MKs Call for Strong Response to Rocket Attacks

IAF Launches Airstrikes on Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza after Hamas violates ceasefire and fires rockets at Israel.

IAF Launches Airstrikes on Terror Targets in Gaza

Ceasefire, Hamas Style: Rocket Barrage Hits Southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fire a barrage of rockets just moments before one ceasefire is set to end and a new one to begin.

Ceasefire, Hamas Style: Rocket Barrage Hits Southern Israel

Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Ceasefire

Just as Hamas violates ceasefire which was set to expire at midnight, the sides announce it will be extended for another five days.

Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Ceasefire

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

PA officials: Egypt presented a proposal that would see a reduction of the naval blockade and of the buffer zone.

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

Former MK: Time to Expose the Lie that is UNRWA

Former MK Dr. Einat Wilf says that instead of helping to solve the "Palestinian refugee problem", UNRWA helps to perpetuate it.

Former MK: Time to Expose the Lie that is UNRWA

'Flotilla II' by End of 2014, Say Activists

A group of activists say they will send a flotilla of ships to break “Israel's siege of Gaza” by the end of 2014.

'Flotilla II' by End of 2014, Say Activists

Lapid Slams 'Ridiculous' UN 'War Crimes' Committee

Fighting 'certainly could restart again tomorrow at midnight' says Lapid, warning this time 'we will strike much harder.'

Lapid Slams 'Ridiculous' UN 'War Crimes' Committee

Netanyahu 'Softening' Ministers for Concessions to Hamas?

One minister defines personal meetings as 'softening talks' to rally support for highly controversial truce conditions with Hamas.

Netanyahu 'Softening' Ministers for Concessions to Hamas?

Saudi FM Slams Israel, Pledges $500 Million to Gaza

Al-Faisal at OIC calls for Arab unity against Israel which is trying to 'wipe off Palestinian existence,' Israel needs 'peace' to survive.

Saudi FM Slams Israel, Pledges $500 Million to Gaza

Hamas Clarifies Truce Would Only Be to Plan Next War

Hamas leadership in Gaza and Qatar reportedly divided over continuing terror war or stopping to 'plan next campaign.'

Hamas Clarifies Truce Would Only Be to Plan Next War

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: Show Regard for Lives of Muslims

A Kuwaiti cleric criticizes Hamas over the deaths of civilians in Gaza.

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: Show Regard for Lives of Muslims

George Clooney's Fiancée Rejects Serving on UN's Gaza Panel

Amal Alamuddin, was named to the UN panel that will investigate Israel’s alleged “war crimes”, says she's too busy to take part.

George Clooney's Fiancée Rejects Serving on UN's Gaza Panel

Lapid: Abbas Should Return to Power in Gaza

Finance Minister says that international aid to Gaza should be conditioned on the Palestinian Authority returning to power in place ofHamas.

Lapid: Abbas Should Return to Power in Gaza

Arab Party Calls to Investigate Netanyahu for 'War Crimes'

Tibi's party demands Attorney General launch a formal investigation against PM, Defense Minister Ya’alon and Chief of Staff Gantz.

Arab Party Calls to Investigate Netanyahu for 'War Crimes'

Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds.

Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel

IHH Confirms New Gaza Flotilla

Turkish group says it will send a new flotilla of ships to “break Israel's siege of Gaza”, four years after the Marmara incident.

IHH Confirms New Gaza Flotilla

UN Names Panel to Investigate Israeli 'War Crimes'

Canada's William Schabas to head UNHRC panel that will investigate allegations that Israel violated humanitarian law.

UN Names Panel to Investigate Israeli 'War Crimes'

Liberman Rejects Hamas Demands: 'Terror Must Not Pay'

As negotiators meet in Cairo, Liberman says Hamas must not get any rewards for attacking Israel, no sea port until Hamas gone.

Liberman Rejects Hamas Demands: 'Terror Must Not Pay'