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Airstrike Eliminates Gaza Terrorists Firing Rockets

'Army of Islam' terrorists targeted in their car in Gaza about to carry out attack, as pinpoint strikes continue.

Airstrike Eliminates Gaza Terrorists Firing Rockets

Parents of Four Year-Old Killed by Rocket Fire Speak Out

Gila and Doron Tragerman, parents of four year-old Daniel hy"d, say they will not return to Nahal Oz after shiva mourning period.

Parents of Four Year-Old Killed by Rocket Fire Speak Out

Lapid Vows Revenge on Hamas for Killing 4 Year-Old

Finance Minister: 'Hamas leaders should know that they will pay for the death of Daniel and what they're doing to the South.'

Lapid Vows Revenge on Hamas for Killing 4 Year-Old

Tourism Minister: Make Gaza Belt VAT-Free

Minister Uzi Landau suggests that residents, businesses within 40 km of Gaza receive benefit for one year.

Tourism Minister: Make Gaza Belt VAT-Free

Khaled Mashaal Compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Hamas chief called on President Obama to intervene with Israel to stop a "holocaust" against Palestinians.

Khaled Mashaal Compares Netanyahu to Hitler

'Israel Can't be Bullied into a Ceasefire'

Ahead of a visit to Israel, NY Congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman and Congressman Peter King express support.

'Israel Can't be Bullied into a Ceasefire'

Rocket Explodes Near Swimming Pool in South

Damage reported but no injuries; sirens throughout southern Israel. Arab rioter dies of wounds.

Rocket Explodes Near Swimming Pool in South

Security Minister Admits Gov't Not Tough Enough Against Hamas

Internal Security Minister calls on gov't to deal 'more violently' with Hamas after meeting family of 4-year-old killed in mortar attack.

Security Minister Admits Gov't Not Tough Enough Against Hamas

Livni Says Critics Are Unfair to Army Chief Over Gaza Op.

Justice Minister says the responsibility for decisions on Gaza rests with government, not Chief of Staff.

Livni Says Critics Are Unfair to Army Chief Over Gaza Op.

Report: Israel Ready to Accept 'Open-Ended' Truce

Egypt still waiting on Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to respond to offer, which would last for minimum of one month.

Report: Israel Ready to Accept 'Open-Ended' Truce

Arutz Sheva Interview

Israel is 'Choosing not to Win', Says British Expert

Barak Seener of RUSI says Israel 'should have gone in harder,' must reclassify human shields as combatants and stop aborting airstrikes.

Israel is 'Choosing not to Win', Says British Expert

UN Ambassador Ron Prosor Labels Qatar 'Club Med for Terrorists'

Israel's UN envoy urges world leaders to pressure Qatar to end its support for the terror group, questions World Cup host status

UN Ambassador Ron Prosor Labels Qatar 'Club Med for Terrorists'

Report: After Executions, Hamas Arrests 150 More 'Collaborators'

Following a string of public executions, an increasingly paranoid Hamas continues frantic investigation into IDF targeting of top leaders.

Report: After Executions, Hamas Arrests 150 More 'Collaborators'

Morning Rocket Barrage Targets Southern Israel

Southern Israel bombarded with rockets; false alarm in central Israel. 120 rockets fired on Sunday.

Morning Rocket Barrage Targets Southern Israel

Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire Within 'Hours'; Hamas Disagrees

Islamic Jihad says truce to come into effect imminently, while Hamas's leadership refuses anything short of total capitulation by Israel.

Islamic Jihad: Ceasefire Within 'Hours'; Hamas Disagrees

Report: Israel Refrained from Attack on Deif, Due to Ceasefire

Criticism leveled at political echelon after it received solid intel on Mohammed Deif's location, yet waited three days before the attack.

Report: Israel Refrained from Attack on Deif, Due to Ceasefire

Anger in Kibbutz as Yaalon Cancels Visit for 'Security Reasons'

Defense Ministry says that Hamas may have been aware of the high ranking visit in real time.

Anger in Kibbutz as Yaalon Cancels Visit for 'Security Reasons'

Hamas Rockets Target Jerusalem Area

Capital region comes in for nighttime rocket salvo; at least one rocket shot down by Iron Dome.

Hamas Rockets Target Jerusalem Area

Photos from Denmark Jewish School Attack

Windows smashed and graffiti daubed in anti-Semitic attack on Jewish school that feels 'far removed from Gaza conflict.'

Photos from Denmark Jewish School Attack

Schwarzenegger, Stallone Sign Pro-Israel Letter

Almost 200 Hollywood executives, actors, call to 'stand firm against ideologies of hatred and genocide' in Hamas's charter.

Schwarzenegger, Stallone Sign Pro-Israel Letter

Video: Missile Launched, IAF Strikes Back Immediately

Latest IAF video shows speed with which IAF can detect and fire at anti-civilian missile launchers in Gaza.

Video: Missile Launched, IAF Strikes Back Immediately

Top Reporter: Leadership Isn't Seeking Victory

Channel 2 parliamentary reporter says Israel's security leadership, including Netanyahu, just doesn't want to go all the way in Gaza.

Top Reporter: Leadership Isn't Seeking Victory

Gaza Crossing Closed Following Mortar Barrage

Five wounded at Erez Crossing, leading to closure of transfer point where wounded Gazans have been exiting for medical treatment.

Gaza Crossing Closed Following Mortar Barrage

IDF Eliminates Hamas Finance and 'Justice' Head

Another senior Hamas leader assassinated in airstrike, after three or four others taken out last week.

IDF Eliminates Hamas Finance and 'Justice' Head

Watch: IDF Soldier Reveals Extent of Hamas 'Human Shields'

IDF interview with soldier who fought in Gaza illustrates challenges: 'it's difficult to eliminate a terrorist hugging a small child.'

Watch: IDF Soldier Reveals Extent of Hamas 'Human Shields'

570 Rockets Fired on Israel in 5 Days

Foreign Ministry report reveals full extent of resumed rocket fire; nearly half of rockets fired shot from civilian areas.

570 Rockets Fired on Israel in 5 Days

B'Tselem Condemns Hamas Execution of 'Collaborators'

Condemnations of Hamas executions spans political spectrum as leftist group adds its voice, says death penalty always 'immoral'.

B'Tselem Condemns Hamas Execution of 'Collaborators'

Five People Wounded in Mortar Shell Strike

Two injured critically, one moderately to seriously, after mortar shell strikes near Erez Crossing.

Five People Wounded in Mortar Shell Strike

Ya'alon Pledges to Continue Fighting Hamas Until the Job is Done

'If Hamas's leaders think they will wear us out, they are wrong,' Defense Minister says.

Ya'alon Pledges to Continue Fighting Hamas Until the Job is Done

Rights Group to US: Stop Hamas Execution of 'Collaborators'

Israeli civil rights org asks US to stop Hamas terrorist regime executions of suspected collaborators. Some 25 have been put to death.

Rights Group to US: Stop Hamas Execution of 'Collaborators'

Four Year-Old Killed By Mortar Shell Laid to Rest

Thousands attend funeral, including President Reuven Rivlin. Mother: 'We want to thank you for teaching us to love.'

Four Year-Old Killed By Mortar Shell Laid to Rest

Netanyahu Vows 'No Immunity' for Terrorists, Rocket Fire

PM warns that Israel will continue to respond to rocket fire along every border, even if it means continuing into the school year.

Netanyahu Vows 'No Immunity' for Terrorists, Rocket Fire

Lapid: Israel Can Target Hamas 'Political' Leaders - Even Abroad

Finance Minister warns even Hamas leaders abroad will be forced to 'bear the consequences' of rocket attacks.

Lapid: Israel Can Target Hamas 'Political' Leaders - Even Abroad

Former IDF Rabbi Slams Unclear Military, Political Leadership

Rabbi Avichai Ronski takes to Facebook to protest IDF 'losing sight of the goal' as frustration over six-week Gaza op. continues.

Former IDF Rabbi Slams Unclear Military, Political Leadership

Report: Lebanese Army Locates Rocket Launchers

Launcher located in southern Lebanon; Army currently attempting to relocate launcher to Army base for inspection.

Report: Lebanese Army Locates Rocket Launchers

Rockets Rain on Southern Israel in Morning Barrage

Fifteen rockets fired in three hours on southern communities; light damage sustained in Eshkol region.

Rockets Rain on Southern Israel in Morning Barrage

Frustrated Gaza Belt Residents Protest Outside Netanyahu's House

Murder of 4 year-old from mortar shell drives Gaza Belt residents to action, as protestors say 'enough is enough' to 14 years of rockets.

Frustrated Gaza Belt Residents Protest Outside Netanyahu's House

Operation Protective Edge: Day 47

Rocket Fired from Southern Lebanon Strikes Galilee

Rocket strikes in Upper Galilee region; no injuries nor damage reported.

Rocket Fired from Southern Lebanon Strikes Galilee

Watch: Pro-Palestinians Defend Hitler in London

Tensions high at London 'free Gaza' protest; pro-Israel protestor ejected by police, allegedly for his own safety.

Watch: Pro-Palestinians Defend Hitler in London

Official: 70% of Hamas's Arsenal Decimated

Suffering heavy blows to its military capabilities, Hamas is stepping up its rhetoric - and its executions of dissidents, IDF officer says.

Official: 70% of Hamas's Arsenal Decimated

Minister Says Israel Weighing Ground Incursion

Ground offensive could result in reoccupying Gaza, Gilad Erdan says, but no decisions have been made yet.

Minister Says Israel Weighing Ground Incursion

Abbas: Egypt Inviting Delegations Back for Talks

Egypt calls for ceasefire as PA pledges to participate in renewed talks 'as soon as a ceasefire goes into effect.'

Abbas: Egypt Inviting Delegations Back for Talks

Funeral Set for Four-Year-Old Boy Killed By Mortar Shell

Daniel Tragerman to be laid to rest Sunday; IDF clarifies that the deadly mortar shell was not fired from UNRWA school.

Funeral Set for Four-Year-Old Boy Killed By Mortar Shell

Hamas Signs Application for ICC Membership

Islamic Jihad still refusing to join ICC membership application; move opens up possibility for PA, Hamas to be tried as well.

Hamas Signs Application for ICC Membership

4-Year-Old Mortar Victim Identified

Boy who was killed from Gaza mortar identified as Daniel Tragerman. Sources say mortar was fired from UNRWA school.

4-Year-Old Mortar Victim Identified

Netanyahu: Hamas Will Pay a Heavy Price

Netanyahu issues a warning to the Hamas terrorist group after a boy is killed by a mortar shell in south.

Netanyahu: Hamas Will Pay a Heavy Price

Rocket Scores Direct Hit on Ashdod Synagogue

Three wounded and synagogue damaged by rocket fired from Gaza. Follows third rocket attack on kindergarten earlier Friday.

Rocket Scores Direct Hit on Ashdod Synagogue

Abbas and Mashaal Hold Second Day of Talks in Qatar

Palestinian Authority and Hamas leaders hold second meeting in as many days, as Hamas reportedly backtracks on talks rejection.

Abbas and Mashaal Hold Second Day of Talks in Qatar

B'Tselem Reaches Out to Gaza-Based 'Human Rights' Group

Far-left NGO conveys 'condolences' to leader of group touting Palestinian propaganda.

B'Tselem Reaches Out to Gaza-Based 'Human Rights' Group

Double Standard? Syria Death Toll 100 Times Higher Than Gaza

Outgoing UN rights chief slams her org. for 'paralysis' on Syria as death toll edges towards 200,000; Ban warns UN losing credibility.

Double Standard? Syria Death Toll 100 Times Higher Than Gaza

Rockets Barely Miss Packed Israeli Kindergarten

54-year-old wounded in Be'er Sheva; third rocket strike near a kindergarten since Operation Protective Edge began.

Rockets Barely Miss Packed Israeli Kindergarten

Hamas Goes on an 'Israel Collaborator' Killing Spree

Eighteen Gazans publicly executed in central Gaza City Friday morning as part of the terrorist regime's ongoing bloody 'purge.'

Hamas Goes on an 'Israel Collaborator' Killing Spree

Israel Considering a Truce with Hamas to 'Strengthen' Egypt

Diplomatic officials say Israel is considering both an Egyptian, UN truce deal - but is concerned over faltering deterrence.

Israel Considering a Truce with Hamas to 'Strengthen' Egypt

'The IDF Has Technology to End the Operation in Hours'

Gaza libel-buster and presidential candidate Dr. Yehuda David says politicians hamstringing IDF, secret technology should be employed.

'The IDF Has Technology to End the Operation in Hours'

Abbas Reportedly Forces Mashaal to Return to Truce Talks

Sources say Abbas threatened Hamas with 'divorce' in heated Qatar meeting; Mashaal complies and calls for 'return to indirect talks.'

Abbas Reportedly Forces Mashaal to Return to Truce Talks

Commander: Aborted Airstrikes 'Sabotage' IDF Operation

Commander of IAF's real-time intel gathering squadron reveals how Hamas embedding among civilians endangers IDF.

Commander: Aborted Airstrikes 'Sabotage' IDF Operation

Watch: IAF Eliminates Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF airstrikes on Hamas continue as Operation Protective Edge begins its forty-sixth day.

Watch: IAF Eliminates Terror Targets in Gaza

New IDF Report Details Hamas Use of Civilians

See recently declassified report, which through intel maps, photo and video evidence proves Hamas's illegal warfare once and for all.

New IDF Report Details Hamas Use of Civilians

Hamas Refuses Future Truces Until Demands Are Met

'There won't be open negotiations with the Israeli enemy, and there won't be a deviation from our just demands,' official insists.

Hamas Refuses Future Truces Until Demands Are Met

Report: New UN Resolution Demands Talks Based on 1949 Lines

European proposal would have PA take control of Gaza, pushes Israel back to talks with pre-defined borders.

Report: New UN Resolution Demands Talks Based on 1949 Lines