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News and updates about Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu and Lapid spar over Gaza tunnels

Yesh Atid chairman claims the Cabinet didn't discuss Hamas tunnels before Protective Edge. Netanyahu: Lapid should've done his homework.

Netanyahu and Lapid spar over Gaza tunnels

Netanyahu: Terror tunnels were discussed in 9 Cabinet meetings

Prime Minister's Office rejects allegations that the terror tunnels were not discussed with the Cabinet before Operation Protective Edge.

Netanyahu: Terror tunnels were discussed in 9 Cabinet meetings

Bennett: Netanyahu hid terror tunnels from the Cabinet

Education Minister Naftali Bennett harshly accuses PM Netanyahu, in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge and the recent terror wave.

Bennett: Netanyahu hid terror tunnels from the Cabinet

'No one in the country would want Netanyahu replaced'

Father of Oz Mendelovitch, who was killed in operation Protective Edge, opposes calls from bereaved parents for renewed investigation.

'No one in the country would want Netanyahu replaced'

Saving our soldiers - psychologically

Researchers from Tel Aviv University team up with the IDF and US Army to develop a computer game to prevent PTSD.

Saving our soldiers - psychologically

Goldin family responds to Hamas: Israel should make them pay

Family of fallen soldier held in Gaza furious over Hamas' preconditions to negotiations.

Goldin family responds to Hamas: Israel should make them pay

Fallen soldier's comrade: 'Don't abandon him'

Soldier who fought alongside Hadar Goldin in fateful battle calls for 'golden opportunity' not to be wasted.

Fallen soldier's comrade: 'Don't abandon him'

Families of missing soldiers blast PM over Turkey agreement

Relatives of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin excoriate Netanyahu over 'empty promises' as Israel and Turkey reconcile.

Families of missing soldiers blast PM over Turkey agreement

'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.

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

Israeli officer will not face trial over Gaza 'tribute' shelling

Lt. Col. Neriya Yashuron to be reprimanded, but won't face trial, for ordering troops to fire at empty building in tribute to slain comrade.

Israeli officer will not face trial over Gaza 'tribute' shelling

Netanyahu: We look after our soldiers

Netanyahu awards commendation for bravery to Dr. Regina Fikman, who served as a medical officer during Operation Protective Edge.

Netanyahu: We look after our soldiers

Fallen soldiers held by Hamas recognized as captives MIA

Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul killed by Hamas in 2014, whose bodies have yet to be returned, recognized as captives missing in action.

Fallen soldiers held by Hamas recognized as captives MIA

Israelis donate NIS 1.4 million to disabled IDF veteran

Yehuda HaYisraeli was critically injured in Gaza, but denied govt aid because he lives in Samaria - so Israelis opened their pockets.

Israelis donate NIS 1.4 million to disabled IDF veteran

Committee wrote fake report to help PM, says opposition MK

Hanegbi passed off document whitewashing PM's handling of Gaza war as official committee report in effort to protect Netanyahu, says MK.

Committee wrote fake report to help PM, says opposition MK

IDF officers say they knew Protective Edge mission incomplete

'Top officers' stated to Army radio Sunday that they were not convinced terror tunnel operation was complete when Protective Edge ended.

IDF officers say they knew Protective Edge mission incomplete

Why Protective Edge's last injured soldier cannot go home

Defense Ministry refuses to make IDF soldier's home wheelchair-accessible due to technical issues with living beyond Green Line.

Why Protective Edge's last injured soldier cannot go home

Bennett refuses to back down on Security Cabinet demand

Jewish Home chairman determined to ensure Cabinet members updated on IDF affairs after experiences during Protective Edge.

Bennett refuses to back down on Security Cabinet demand

Lone soldier honored for single-handedly killing four terrorists

Staff Sgt. Sahar Elbaz made Aliyah in 2012. Two years later, he found himself surrounded by terrorists in Gaza.

Lone soldier honored for single-handedly killing four terrorists

Ex-IDF Southern Commander: Israel has no strategy

Former commander on Protective Edge report: 'spineless leadership' only plans 'according to length of its term in office.'

Ex-IDF Southern Commander: Israel has no strategy

'Irresponsible politicians leaked Gaza report'

Sources close to Netanyahu blast the leaking of information the State Comptroller's draft report on Operation Protective Edge.

'Irresponsible politicians leaked Gaza report'

'There's no need to be dragged into the headlines'

Former IDF Chef of Staff calls for calm over damning report blasting handling of 2014 Gaza war.

'There's no need to be dragged into the headlines'

'Netanyahu is expert at pinning responsibility on others'

Former ministers lash out at Prime Minister, Defense Minister for failure to lead during Protective Edge.

'Netanyahu is expert at pinning responsibility on others'

State Comptroller to publish damning report on Gaza operation

State Comptroller report on Operation Protective Edge will include sharp criticism of the government and former Chief of Staff.

State Comptroller to publish damning report on Gaza operation

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.

20,000 Hamas terrorists in Gaza

Clinton responds to Sanders: Hamas provokes Israel

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

Clinton responds to Sanders: Hamas provokes Israel

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.

Sanders says comments on Gaza deaths were 'distorted'

Dept. Defense Minister: Sanders should get his facts straight

Dept. Defense Minister Eli Ben-Dahan blasts US presidential candidate for false claims Israel killed '10,000 innocents' in Gaza.

Dept. Defense Minister: Sanders should get his facts straight

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.

ADL calls out Sanders for misstating Palestinian death toll

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.

Bernie Sanders claims Israel killed '10,000 innocents' 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.

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

Critically wounded soldier speaks again, smiles at celebration

Yehuda Yitzhak, who was critically wounded in Gaza in 2014, shows miraculous signs of recovery during family celebration.

Critically wounded soldier speaks again, smiles at celebration

State Comptroller: Government failed on Hamas tunnel threat

Draft of report sent to Netanyahu leveling severe criticism on Security Cabinet for not properly dealing with terror tunnels.

State Comptroller: Government failed on Hamas tunnel threat

Interview

War of words: Defeating the distortion of the IDF

My Truth, an educational organization working to combat anti-IDF groups, needs your help to set the record straight - learn how.

War of words: Defeating the distortion of the IDF

Brazil: Israel made 'a mistake' appointing Dayan

Same Brazilian official who accused Israel of 'genocide' in 2014 says appointing a 'settlement' leader was a 'misstep' on Jerusalem's part.

Brazil: Israel made 'a mistake' appointing Dayan

The homecoming of an Operation Protective Edge hero

Against all odds, Ohad Ben Shai, critically injured in the 2014 Gaza war, walked out of the hospital on Tuesday.

The homecoming of an Operation Protective Edge hero

Tel Aviv dedicates a Torah to the fallen soldiers

Streets of coastal metropolis, known as a secular bastion, are filled with dancing for a new Torah scroll for heroes of last Gaza war.

Tel Aviv dedicates a Torah to the fallen soldiers

Officer wounded in Gaza to take command of elite Egoz Unit

Two years after suffering serious injures in Gaza war, Lt. Col. Roy Levy will take command of the elite Egoz Reconnaissance Unit.

Officer wounded in Gaza to take command of elite Egoz Unit

Ya'alon visits recovering terror victims at Tel Hashomer

Defense Minister meets wounded soldiers Yarin Ashkenazi and Orel Ozeri two months after visiting them while they were unconscious.

Ya'alon visits recovering terror victims at Tel Hashomer

Family of slain soldier demands he be declared 'missing'

Oron Shaul's fate remains unclear, his parents insisted Thursday, and the State of Israel must change its policies to match.

Family of slain soldier demands he be declared 'missing'

International defense experts: Israel blameless in Gaza War

High Level Military Group says IDF 'exceeded the highest standards we set for our own nations’ armies.'

International defense experts: Israel blameless in Gaza War

Report: Israel offered terrorist releases for soldiers' bodies

Israel offered to release Hamas terrorists for bodies of Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin last year, senior source says - but Hamas rejected it.

Report: Israel offered terrorist releases for soldiers' bodies

Did IDF pay with lives for feminist dogma?

Following Pentagon decision on women in combat, soldier says his unit paid a heavy price for insistence on female medics during Gaza war.

Did IDF pay with lives for feminist dogma?

'Hamas playing a nasty game' with bereaved Israeli mother

MK Eliezer Stern, who is close to the family of Oron Shaul, notes that Hamas has been using the family's pain to their advantage.

'Hamas playing a nasty game' with bereaved Israeli mother

Goldin family: State must stop pandering to Hamas

Family of slain IDF soldier Hadar Goldin joins Shauls' plea to return the two soldiers' bodies, says State should toughen up.

Goldin family: State must stop pandering to Hamas

Report: UK detained reservist for Protective Edge 'war crimes'

London released reservist after several hours due to fast gov't, IDF involvement; defense official warns other soldiers at risk.

Report: UK detained reservist for Protective Edge 'war crimes'

Hamas rejects Shaul family's calls for a deal

Hamas rejects family's plea for Gaza-Jerusalem deal in exchange for information on missing soldiers, holds out for terrorist releases.

Hamas rejects Shaul family's calls for a deal

Family urges Israel, Hamas to strike deal for son's body

Oron Shaul's family says they would 'turn over everything in this country and the world' to strike deal, find out son's fate.

Family urges Israel, Hamas to strike deal for son's body

Huckabee 'ashamed' of US response to Protective Edge

Republican candidate meets supporters at home of Rubin Margules, attacks Obama gov't for implying Israel 'invites' attacks.

Huckabee 'ashamed' of US response to Protective Edge

'Training medics in combat will save lives'

IDF reveals plans to train medics in basic combat procedures and deploy them to the front lines in future wars.

'Training medics in combat will save lives'

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

Deaths of 7 IDF soldiers during Protective Edge have spurred movement to replace APCs with wheel-based vehicles - possibly with US aid.

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

Interview

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son's body?'

Bereaved mother admits release of bodies of her son and Oron Shaul 'will cost' - but says 'we should define the cost, not Hamas.'

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son's body?'

Hadar Goldin's Family Supports Not Returning Dead Terrorists

Family of IDF soldier whose body remain captive in Gaza welcome Cabinet's decision not to return bodies of terrorists to their families.

Hadar Goldin's Family Supports Not Returning Dead Terrorists

Smart Fences Completed Around Gaza Belt Communities

Defense Ministry equips 12 communities with advanced security fences to the tune of 30 million shekel.

Smart Fences Completed Around Gaza Belt Communities

Priceless: US State Dept. Can't Explain Israel Double-Standards

State Dept. official left speechless when questioned why US army doesn't live up to the high standards it sets for Israeli forces.

Priceless: US State Dept. Can't Explain Israel Double-Standards

Jordan Jails Veterinary Surgeon for Israeli Embassy Bomb Plot

Terrorist's car bomb exploded prematurely in his garage, exposing his deadly plot.

Jordan Jails Veterinary Surgeon for Israeli Embassy Bomb Plot

Constant Vigilance: Inside the IDF's 'War Room'

One year after Protective Edge, the IDF keeps a meticulous watch on what's happening on the ground in Gaza.

Constant Vigilance: Inside the IDF's 'War Room'

Yaalon to Injured Soldiers: We're Here For You

In advance of the Jewish New Year, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon visited injured IDF troops – to wish them a good New Year.

Yaalon to Injured Soldiers: We're Here For You

300 Gazans Pray in Jerusalem Friday

Permits granted to residents of Hamas-held territory to attend Friday prayers at Al Aqsa mosque.

300 Gazans Pray in Jerusalem Friday

Hamas's New Propaganda Gimmick: IDF Soldier 'Jail'

Gazan students create mock "jail" with pictures of IDF soldiers, claiming that Hamas captured more than Israel has admitted.

Hamas's New Propaganda Gimmick: IDF Soldier 'Jail'

One Year Later: No Quiet After Operation Protective Edge

At least 12 rockets have struck Israeli soil in the year since the 2014 Gaza war - not counting dozens of rocket strikes which hit Gaza.

One Year Later: No Quiet After Operation Protective Edge