Operation Protective Edge

WJC Reassures Israelis: 'You are not Alone'

World Jewish Congress leaders tour Negev, communities hit by Hamas in solidarity visit.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Defends IDF, 'Inevitable' Ground Offensive

Hamas left Israel with no other options for self-defense, Prime Minister notes, adding that the operation may expand even further.

Home Front Command Releases Updated Guidelines for Rocket Fire

Large gatherings, school activities banned in regions close to Gaza as Hamas continues to rain rockets on Israeli civilians.

Neo-Nazis Protest Against 'Protective Edge' in Poland

Jewish, pro-Israel communities stage counter-protest in Warsaw; activist laments 'ugly face' of European far-right.

Operation Protective Edge

One IDF Soldier Killed, 15 Terrorists Eliminated in Gaza

IDF soldier killed in clashes named as 20 year-old sergeant Eitan Barak.

Iranian Leader Encourages Hamas in 'Struggle Against Occupation'

Khaled Mashaal speaks to Iranian Parliament leader Ali Larijani before ground offensive begins, asks entire Arab world to join in.

Watch: Pro, Anti-IDF Protests Erupt in Tel Aviv

Leftist and nationalist demonstrators speak to Arutz Sheva during heated protest over Operation Protective Edge.

Invasion - the American Way

Zoabi Encourages Uprising Against Israel - on Hamas Website

MK publishes article encouraging all Arab countries to attack Judea-Samaria, uses 'Israel' in quotation marks.

Watch: Chief of Staff Briefs Generals on Ground Operation

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz holds a security assessment as the IDF launched a ground offensive in Gaza.

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Ground operation begins. Mega-terror attack thwarted. WJC brings delegation to Israel. Day of relaxation for southern families.

UN Chief: Israel 'Should Do More' to Spare Civilians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges Israel to "do far more" to spare civilians as it launches a ground offensive in Gaza.

Ministers Express Support for Ground Operation in Gaza

"Hamas left us no choice," says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Mashaal: Israeli Operation Doomed to Fail

Hamas chief declares that Israel's ground operation in Gaza is destined to fail.

Egypt Blames Hamas for Escalation in Gaza

Egypt blames Hamas for the latest escalation in Gaza, but also denounces Israel's ground operation.

Soldier Wounded from Mortar Fire's Condition Deteriorates

Public asked to keep praying for Mordechai Hai ben Bracha Yehudit after sudden turn for the worse.

Iron Dome Intercepts 8 Rockets in Latest Attack from Gaza

Hamas responds to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza by firing yet another salvo of rockets.

IDF Launches Ground Operation against Gaza

Prime Minister's Office issues statement that says IDF has embarked on an operation against Hamas's tunnels.

IDF Spokesman: We're Dealing Hamas a Powerful Blow

IDF spokesman calls on the residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Israeli troops are operating.

Hamas Threatens Israel: You'll Pay for Ground Operation

Hamas says Israel will pay a "high price" for launching a ground assault on Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Egypt's Ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu says ground operation in Gaza was ordered after Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal.

US Warns Israel to be 'More Careful' About Civilian Casualties

State Department urges Israel 'redouble efforts to prevent civilian casualties.' But with Hamas encouraging deaths, what more can be done?

Hamas: In Next Round, We'll Invade Israel

Senior Hamas official promises terror group will prepare larger missiles for the next campaign.

ISA Arrests Three Israeli Arabs for Rioting Against Police

Rioting in Shefar'am over Operation Protective Edge saw three masked men throw Molotov cocktails at police.

Confirmed: Another Hamas Drone Shot Down

IDF Patriot missiles shot down an enemy drone over the Mediterranean, says Channel 2.

Watch: How the IDF Fights Terror in Gaza

New IDF video details how targeting techniques save civilian lives in Gaza.

Bennett: Time to Turn 'Iron Dome' into 'Iron Fist'

Economics Minister slams Hamas 'cynicism' and 'cowardice,' says its time has run out as Israel prepares a ground offensive.

Hamas Government Praises, Encourages Human Shields

Official statement from Gaza's 'security ministry' urges residents not to leave their homes before airstrikes, despite IDF warnings.

Lebanon Files UN Complaint Against Israel

Israel 'fired 102 shells at Lebanon between July 11-14', and at least 9 rockets were fired from south Lebanon into Israel.

Southern Roads Reopen, No Infiltration Detected

IDF suspected a second infiltration from Gaza but is now certain this did not happen. Some 40 rockets fired at Israel Thursday afternoon.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' Over Self-Defense Operation

Israel targets Muslims every Ramadan, Turkish Prime Minister insists in latest hate speech.

Twenty Rockets Found in UNRWA School

UN 'Palestinian refugee' organization, linked with incitement against Israel, to launch investigation over rocket cache.

Hillary Sides with Israel vs. Jon Stewart

Possible presidential candidate says Israelis are 'absolutely right they can't just sit here and let the rockets rain down.'

Israel, Hamas Deny BBC Reports on Cease-Fire

Israel on Thursday denied that a cease-fire had been worked out with Hamas, saying that Hamas demands were unrealistic.

Queens Family Moves Up Bar Mitzvah to Show Solidarity

A resident of Queens, NY, decided that now was the time to come to Israel for a family celebration - rockets or no rockets.

Protesters Continue Demanding Power Cutoff to Gaza

IIsraelis around the country took to the streets Thursday demanding that at the very least, Israel cut off electricity to Gaza

'Humanitarian Cease-Fire' Holding - for Now

A “humanitarian cease-fire” that went into effect 10 AM seemed to be holding, as Gazans and Israelis left their shelters for awhile

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

If four Gaza kids playing soccer were killed Wednesday, as Hamas claims, the terror group is at fault, Naftali Bennett said on CNN.

Egyptian Offical: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Destruction

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Arabi said Hamas was "shedding the blood of innocent Palestinians” by attacking Israel.

Cease-Fire or Not, Hamas Continues Rocket Barrage on Israel

Hamas terrorists fired a large number of rockets at central Israel Thursday morning. No injuries have been reported.

Miracle on the border

Video Details Terror Tunnel Attack, and IDF Destructive Response

Major terror attack prevented as soldiers identified and eliminated a threat emerging from a Gaza terror tunnel.

Israel, Hamas Teams in Cairo for Cease-Fire 'Shuttle Diplomacy'

As Hamas continued to fire rockets at Israel, Israeli and Hamas teams were in Egypt to discuss a cease-fire - indirectly.

Hamas: Israel 'Must Pay a Price for Cease-Fire'

Hamas, refusing to back down even as Israel smashes its Gaza infrastructure, is demanding a series of concessions from Israel.

German Soccer Star Ozil Donates $600k to 'Gaza's Children'

A Muslim soccer player is donating his World Cup winnings to "the children of Gaza," reports say.

Popular Singer Rihanna Tweets 'Free Palestine', Apologizes

Popular pop star Rihanna posted a tweet in support of Palestinian Arabs, then deleted it and said the tweet was made by mistake.

EU Urges Israel to 'Act Proportionately' in Gaza

EU condemns firing of rockets from Gaza but also what it calls "the indiscriminate targeting of civilians."

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Obama: Israel Has a Right to Defend Itself

President Obama says Washington supports Israel’s right to defend itself, adds he is "heartbroken" by deaths of civilians in Gaza.

New Hamas Hebrew Video Threatens IDF Soldiers

In its latest propaganda video, Hamas warns soldiers against a ground assault on Gaza.

Lapid: Hamas is Responsible for Children's Deaths

Israel is doing everything in its power to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians in airstrikes, says Finance Minister.

After Another Rocket Salvo, Hamas Agrees to UN Ceasefire

Hamas agrees to temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but not before firing another salvo of rockets towards Israel.

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Shin Bet chief among members of an Israeli delegation that will visit Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire.

Kerry: We're Working Hard to Achieve Ceasefire

Secretary of State says the United States is doing everything it can to end the rocket fire and Israeli airstrikes.

Ya'alon: Hamas Will Understand it Was a Mistake to Attack Israel

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vows that Israel will continue to inflict damage upon Hamas.

Netanyahu Condemns Arab MK's Pro-Palestinian Stunt

Prime Minister condemns 'moment of silence' for 'victims of Israeli aggression,' notes Hamas also firing on Arabs in Israel.

Breaking news

Israel Accepts UN Request for Six-Hour 'Humanitarian Ceasefire'

Hamas yet to respond to request from UN envoy Robert Serry. Ceasefire to begin tomorrow.

IDF Launches Investigation After Four Children Die in Airstrike

Military says deaths, if true, are 'tragic' result of attack on terrorists, reiterates that Hamas is hiding behind civilian targets.

Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Fires 94 Rockets on Israel; Hits in Ashdod, Ashkelon

Nearly 100 rockets fired in one day, bringing total to 1,350 since operation began; hits on home, school.

Terrorists Who Killed Israeli Volunteer 'Murdered a Whole World'

Emotional funeral for Dror Hanin, 38 and father of 3, who was killed by Hamas rockets as he helped Israeli soldiers.

Three Arrested for Incitement After Posting Rocket Strike Video

Three Arab construction workers in Ashdod cheer, say "Allahu Akhbar" as they record rocket strike on Israeli civilians.