Operation Protective Edge

Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza, is laid to rest

Thousands attend the funeral of Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza a decade after he was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists in Operation Protective Edge.

Golani Brigade Commander:

'Your Oron, our Oron, has come home'

A government official and the Golani Brigade commander visit family of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, whose body was recovered from Gaza ten years after he was killed in battle.

In a secret mission:

IDF recovers body of fallen soldier Oron Shaul from Gaza

Ahead of ceasefire deal with Hamas, IDF locates and recovers the body of fallen IDF soldier Oron Shaul, who fell during 2014's Operation Protective Edge, from Gaza.

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IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

Haniyeh's bodyguard murdered five IDF soldiers in 2014

Wasim Abu Sha'ban, who was at the Hamas political leader's side when he was eliminated, was part of a cell that infiltrated Israel during Operation Protective Edge and ambushed a group of soldiers, murdering five.

Mother of Oron Shaul, taken hostage in 2014, asks last request

The family of Oron Shaul, who fell in Gaza in 2014 and whose body was kidnapped by Hamas, pleads for his return to be included in the next hostage deal - before his mother dies.

Netanyahu:

'We have no intention of losing this confrontation'

PM speaks at state memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell during Operation Protective Edge, vows to increase pressure on Hamas and return the hostages.

'One culprit, 120 hostages':

Bereaved father disrupts President's speech

A state memorial ceremony was held on Mount Herzl in memory of the fallen soldiers of Operation 'Protective Edge'. A bereaved father's outburst caused a temporary halt to the ceremony.

On his 30th birthday:

Oron Shaul's 'lost' video

The family of soldier Oron Shaul, whose body has been held by Hamas since 2014, publishes an old video of him on his 30th birthday.

Eliminated:

Hamas commander who killed six soldiers in Protective Edge

Israeli security forces eliminate commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion, who ordered attack that killed six IDF soldiers in 2014 Gaza op.

Gantz immune to prosecution for IDF operation

A Dutch court ruling has dismissed a lawsuit against Benny Gantz and the former commander of the IAF for Operation Protective Edge.

Hamas reveals details on abduction of Hadar Goldin

Al-Qassam Brigades claim a Givati patrol walked into an ambush that was prepared before the start of Operation Protective Edge.

A special order to remember fallen IDF soldiers

An IDF lieutenant radioed his command with an order in memory of a fallen comrade: 'Smile, because a smile is the strength to continue'.

"Look me in the eye!"

Sister of POW berates PM at memorial ceremony

The sister of IDF POW Hadar Goldin denounced the Prime Minister at a ceremony for the fallen of Operation Protective Edge.

Dep. Finance Minister:

'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

'Hamas is the master in Gaza, we must bring it to a position in which it surrenders,' Dep. Finance Min. Woldiger says.

Was a golden opportunity for a prisoner exchange missed?

Document reveals "top-secret, classified" details of meeting of senior security chiefs immediately following Operation Protective Edge.

Hamas to pay $11.8M to families of teens killed in 2014

Shurat HaDin organization says the sum is not enough to provide a deterrent for terror, seeking half a billion shekels instead.

Deceptive quiet: IDF prepares for conflict with Gaza

Six years after Operation Protective Edge, the IDF remains vigilant and constantly prepares for the next round of fighting with Hamas.

Hezbollah 'not eager to engage' says senior commander

Ro'i Levy speaks with Arutz Sheva 20 years after the withdrawal of IDF forces from Lebanon.

Goldin family to Netanyahu: 'Stop goodwill gestures to Gaza'

Parents of Hadar Goldin, (H"YD) killed during Operation Protective Edge, said the gov't had missed opportunities.

Towers of Babble?

Bennett reads out embarrassing B&W quotes from Protective Edge

Blue and White heads exit Knesset plenum as DM reads protocols that include unintelligible Gantz statement under pressure of Gaza operation.

Netanyahu: 'Benny Gantz, shame on you'

PM to Gantz: 'You were proud that you endangered Golani soldiers for Palestinians; aren't you ashamed to make politics out of security?'

Likud MKs: Gantz scared the Cabinet into not entering Gaza

'Benny Gantz is the last one who has the right to talk about winning the war in Gaza,' Energy Min. Steinitz says.

'We want quiet but prepare for battle'

President and PM participate in annual memorial for Protective Edge fallen. PM: We're committed to bringing back Shaul, Goldin, civilians.

Liberman: Government paying protection money to Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu chair slams PM Netanyahu, says 'whitewashing terror' is 'black stain on Israel's government and the one leading it.'

Hamas: We eroded Israel's deterrence

Terrorist organization make clear they will never agree to the solutions presented by the US to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

'Gantz did lend a certain legitimacy to the event'

Joint memorial concert organizer for Israeli and Arab Protective Edge dead: 'Gantz's presence was sort of anecdote that legitimized event'

'No politician can wave the flag'

Professor Simcha Goldin, father of Lt. Goldin, attacks the entire political system for not returning kidnapped soldiers and civilians.

Why doesn’t Netanyahu implement his own war principles against terror?

Officer requests male soldier and crosses Haaretz

Golan Formation Commander Col. Avinoam Emunah explained inconvenience serving with woman, receives male replacement.

IDF: No criminal investigation in 2014 battle

IDF Military Advocate General releases findings on use of Hannibal Protocol to rescue Hadar Goldin when Hamas violated a ceasefire.

Did Sara Netanyahu actually insult the bereaved Goldin family?

“I cannot believe that the Netanyahu family would behave like that,” said Haaretz correspondent Benny Ziffer

Widow of IDF commander marries another military hero

"At a time when there is no light, life can surprise us for the good," the widow said.

'Our war is not over'

Father of soldier who suffered brain damage in Operation Protective Edge describes the long road to recovery. Every day G-d gives us a gift'

Hamas: We infiltrated Israel and collected information

Al-Qassam Brigades say terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory and spied on IDF base ahead of attack during Operation Protective Edge.

'Protective Edge isn't over'

Bereaved families hold solidarity and support event with Shaul and Goldin families, fighting to bring sons back from Gaza.

Protective Edge 2? 'A real possibility'

Justice Minister Shaked: Incendiary kite launchers are terrorists, should be treated the same as those who launch rockets.

Public Security Minister:

'Big chance of large-scale Gaza operation'

Minister Erdan rejects observation deterrence is lost, says Israel may have to launch larger operation. 'There may be no choice.'

'A huge hole opens up in your heart'

Lieutenant David Sarel misses his brother, Major Benaya Sarel, killed in Operation Protective Edge. 'Could have been our last conversation.'

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.

Comptroller: Israel followed international law in Gaza

State Comptroller finds Cabinet, IDF, were properly concerned with avoiding civilian casualties in Gaza conflict, but criticizes IDF.

The Hague to investigate Judea, Samaria construction, Gaza war

MKs warned that International Criminal Court planning to investigate Israel over 2014 Gaza conflict, construction in J'lem, Judea, Samaria.

'This is an opportunity to bring my brother home'

Twin of slain soldier whose body is being held by Hamas calls to pressure terror organization until it returns his brother's body.

The request of the missing soldier's mother

Mother of Oron Shaul, held by Hamas for 3 years, asks PM to allow her to see information on why son declared dead by military.

MK blasts soldiers making blessing 'at taxpayers' expense'

Zionist Union MK cries 'religionization,' citing Golani battalion's visit to Western Wall after Operation Protective Edge.

'He said that if anything happened to him, I should continue on'

Severely injured soldier's wife explains why she divorced him.

'Keep fighting as long as there are prisoners'

Former general says Israel must not accept ceasefires while terrorists still hold any Israelis captive.

Officer critically injured in 'Protective Edge' promoted

Shai Siman-Tov, who was critically injured after a tunnel collapse, is recognized for his long journey back to the IDF.

Terror group promises to continue fight for 'liberation'

Military-terrorist wing of DFLP says it will continue fighting for the "liberation of Palestine".

The so-called right-wing government

Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir was last Rightist PM. All claims Netanyahu represents right wing do not withstand the facts.

'Our life is a living hell'

Oron Shaul's family responds to rumors of Hamas negotiations, says they 'don't know if the information is accurate.'

'We cannot play into the hands of Hamas'

Hamas says Israel is negotiating for release of soldiers, Goldin family says no official news, pushes gov't to turn the tables on Hamas.

Dutch man sues former IDF Chief of Staff

Dutch citizen sues Benny Gantz and IAF commander over the death of his relatives during Operation Protective Edge.

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

Slamming Israeli government, Lapid says, 'In between wars with Gaza, we need to create a different reality - and that's not happening.'

'You need no approval from any of us"

Former Education Minister Piron sends letter to Rivki Hayisraeli, wife of severely injured soldier who chose to start down a new road.

Wife of severely-injured soldier is starting down a 'new road'

Wife of the worst-injured soldier from Operation Protective Edge announces her decision to 'start down a new road.'

'Netanyahu broke my heart'

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, relates to heated Knesset discussion on Operation Protective Edge.

Bereaved father:

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Father of soldier who was killed in Gaza disappointed by Prime Minister's behavior during Knesset committee discussion.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

Family of Oron Shaul sues IDF for proof of son's death

Family of soldier believed killed in 2014 Gaza conflict whose body has been held by Hamas demands release of evidence of his death.