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Operation Protective Edge

News and updates about Operation Protective Edge

'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks about State Comptroller's report, says Israel has hit 'hundreds of targets' since 2014.

'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'

'Cabinet members had plethora of information'

Mossad chief responds to Comptroller's report at hearing, decries 'obsession with discussing alternatives.'

'Cabinet members had plethora of information'

'It is very likely that Hezbollah has dug tunnels into Israel'

Geologist and former adviser to the IDF COS speaks to Arutz Sheva about the tunnel threat, past and present.

'It is very likely that Hezbollah has dug tunnels into Israel'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

At a Tel Aviv event, Ya'alon says he's forming his new party because 'there's no choice.'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

Opinion: Trouble with tunnels

The real problem, unaddressed by this week's Comptroller’s report, is that Israel’s leaders have abandoned pursuit of military imperatives.

Opinion: Trouble with tunnels

Dichter: 'Don't shell IDF commanders'

Army Intel head appears before Foreign Affairs and Defense committee; MK Dichter calls not to attack IDF officers on background of report.

Dichter: 'Don't shell IDF commanders'

Op-Ed: Bereavement and politics - the cynicism of media analysts

Only idiots who supported the Oslo Accords could say we had political options to deal with Hamas.

Op-Ed: Bereavement and politics - the cynicism of media analysts

'The army doesn't want to win, and it's maddening'

Fallen soldier's father slams army for 'not wanting to win,' says he hopes IDF and government will learn lessons.

'The army doesn't want to win, and it's maddening'

'State Comptroller adopted a childish approach'

The former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Amos Yadlin, criticized Comptroller's report on Protective Edge campaign.

'State Comptroller adopted a childish approach'

'Comptroller overstepped authority in Protective Edge report'

Jewish Home MK says terror tunnels were known prior to 2014 Gaza op, adds Bennett urged action against them.

'Comptroller overstepped authority in Protective Edge report'

Reactions to report:

'Bennett showed leadership; Netanyahu did not speak truth'

MK Lapid: 'Report states explicitly Netanyahu's Israel not ready for operation.' National Union's 'Bennett showed remarkable leadership'.

'Bennett showed leadership; Netanyahu did not speak truth'

Goldin family criticizes 'ruckus' over Comptroller's report

The parents of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin criticize 'political ruckus' greeting publication of Protective Edge campaign report.

Goldin family criticizes 'ruckus' over Comptroller's report

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Jerusalem Post managing editor says Protective Edge 'unparalleled' political success as Israel resisted hostile Obama Administration.

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Ya'alon: The Cabinet was irresponsible, leaked information

Former Defense Minister defends conduct during Gaza conflict in light of Comptroller report. 'The discussions were a big farce.'

Ya'alon: The Cabinet was irresponsible, leaked information

'The IDF is dear to all of us, we don't need mudslinging'

Dr. Haim Shine, legal philosophy expert, says publication of State Comptroller's report on Protective Edge causes more harm than good.

'The IDF is dear to all of us, we don't need mudslinging'

Minister Bennett:

'Destruction of tunnels prevented mass-casualty attack'

Bennett on report verifying role in tunnel destruction: 'Strategic mass-casualty simultaneous attack from dozens of tunnels prevented.'

'Destruction of tunnels prevented mass-casualty attack'

State Comptroller report

Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnels

State Comptroller writes government failed to take tunnel threat seriously, withheld essential information from ministers.

Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnels

IDF soldiers back former Chief of Staff

IDF soldiers sign petition supporting former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, say IDF needs to stay out of all politics.

IDF soldiers back former Chief of Staff

Construction Minister: Defense officials are covering up

Kulanu minister blames Operation Protective Edge failure on Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, says soldiers fought 'bravely.'

Construction Minister: Defense officials are covering up

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Former Chief of Staff: 'No one has any interest in reconquering Gaza,' State Comptroller's report 'totally inaccurate.'

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

'There are 15 terror tunnels under Gaza border'

Officials say Hamas currently has 15 tunnels for use in attacks against Israel.

'There are 15 terror tunnels under Gaza border'

'Hamas has restored its operational capabilities to 2014 levels'

Senior security official warns Hamas as strong as before Operation Protective Edge. Hamas claims to have won last Gaza war.

'Hamas has restored its operational capabilities to 2014 levels'

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

Sub-committee of Knesset's Auditing Committee to discuss whether to publish parts of the Comptroller's report referring to Security Cabinet.

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

PM: Tunnel threat was presented in its full magnitude

Netanyahu rejects allegations he concealed tunnel threat; presents counter-quotes from cabinet protocols.

PM: Tunnel threat was presented in its full magnitude

Protective Edge cabinet meeting transcripts partially revealed

'Response to murder of 3 youths has been weak, disgraceful' said Bennett ahead of 2014 Gaza war, slamming Yaalon over restrained response.

Protective Edge cabinet meeting transcripts partially revealed

Goldin Family: Publish the full Comptroller's report

Family of Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas for over 2 years, demands PM allow publishing of full report on state's failures.

Goldin Family: Publish the full Comptroller's report

'We are all a part of the IDF'

President Rivlin visits with family of Maj. Hagai Ben-Ari, who succumbed this week to injuries suffered in Gaza operation in 2014.

'We are all a part of the IDF'

Protective Edge victim Hagai Ben Ari laid to rest

Major Hagai Ben Ari (32) mortally wounded during Protective Edge campaign in 2014, who died Tuesday, laid to rest in the Golan Heights

Protective Edge victim Hagai Ben Ari laid to rest

Soldier critically wounded in Gaza passes away

Maj. Hagai Ben-Ari, who was critically wounded during Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, passes away two and a half years later.

Soldier critically wounded in Gaza passes away

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

“Bringing back the body of an IDF soldier is not just a family concern. It’s a concern for the nation.”

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

Al-Aqsa TV shows Hamas official saying terror group will supply weapons to anyone willing to fight Israel.

Hamas official: We'll give rockets to anyone who fights Israel

Watch: IDF Southern Command simulates terrorist infiltration

The IDF Southern Command in coordination with police and emergency bodies conducted a simulation of various terrorist infiltrations.

Watch: IDF Southern Command simulates terrorist infiltration

Former 'hilltop youth' opens mechina

Former 'hilltop youth' founds mechina to honor comrade who fell in Operation Protective Edge.

Former 'hilltop youth' opens mechina

'Government was not negligent on tunnel threat'

Prime Minister met with State Comptroller to present proof that government was taking terror tunnel threat seriously before 2014 Gaza war.

'Government was not negligent on tunnel threat'

Gaza mobile game incites against IDF

Minister of Public Security calls on Apple and Google to remove mobile game which demonizes IDF.

Gaza mobile game incites against IDF

Netanyahu requests hearing before Comptroller's report

Prime Minister Netanyahu requested a second hearing before the State Comptroller publishes his reports on the Gaza tunnels.

Netanyahu requests hearing before Comptroller's report

MK Lavie: State should take responsibility for wounded soldier

MK Lavie calls on Defense Ministry to cut red tape and build ramp so that wounded soldier can finally go home.

MK Lavie: State should take responsibility for wounded soldier

PA disappointed by ICC visit

PA official blasts ICC for procrastinating in probing alleged Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

PA disappointed by ICC visit

Hamas terrorist charged with undermining public security

20-year-old Hamas member indicted for participating in training and military activities, involvement in operation Protective Edge.

Hamas terrorist charged with undermining public security

Wounded soldier's family criticizes Liberman's 'insensitivity'

After meeting with Defense Minister Liberman, Yehuda Hayisraeli's family said that "We came with great hopes but our hopes were dashed".

Wounded soldier's family criticizes Liberman's 'insensitivity'

Report: Israel to allow ICC visit on Gaza war mission

Israeli official tells AFP the Jewish state will host a working group of the ICC as it probes alleged war crimes in the 2014 Gaza war.

Report: Israel to allow ICC visit on Gaza war mission

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies.

Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

In private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

Watch: Hamas outlines 'Deadly Ambush' on IDF in 2014

The Al-Qassam Brigad published a documentary detailing the execution of a road-side ambush of IDF forces during Operation Protective Edge.

Watch: Hamas outlines 'Deadly Ambush' on IDF in 2014

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

The fallen soldier's family will mark two years since Hadar Goldin's death, in Kfar Saba on Tuesday.

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

Will Netanyahu remove Hazan from Knesset committee?

Reports say PM is planning to remove MK Hazan from Knesset's State Control Committee due to his support of an inquiry into 2014 Gaza war.

Will Netanyahu remove Hazan from Knesset committee?

Minister: Netanyahu will throw Bennett out of government

In an off-the-record interview with Arutz Sheva, a Cabinet minister warned that Education Minister Bennett's jibes come with a high price.

Minister: Netanyahu will throw Bennett out of government

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'

Did Turkey help Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Israel?

Wikileaks website reveals emails in which sources close to Turkish president instruct on how to best conceal rockets from Israeli jets.

Did Turkey help Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Israel?

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

Palestinian family sues French company for selling to Israel

Family sues Exxelia Technologies for selling drone missile component to Israel. Plaintiffs say Israel killed three children with it in 2014.

Palestinian family sues French company for selling to Israel

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