Operation Protective Edge

Gen. Naveh Rips Ministers and IDF General Staff over Gaza War

Outgoing general says Hamas emboldened by leaks from Cabinet that said Israel does not want to destroy it. IDF was 'clumsy'.

Ya'alon: No Investigation of IDF over Gaza 'Black Friday'

Defense Minister says military police are not investigating IDF actions in Rafah on the day Lt. Hadar Goldin was abducted.

Bennett: Givati Soldiers Deserve Medals, not Lawyers

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett defends the Givati Brigade soldiers, vows 'there will be no investigation of courage.'

Israeli Reservists Demand End to Gaza War Probe

In a letter to IDF Chief of Staff, reservist soldiers and officers call for a halt to criminal investigations into soldiers' conduct.

Despite Operation Protective Edge Tourism Stays Strong

Tourism industry, responsible for considerable chunk of economy, proves resilient to Gaza war; domestic travel increases.

Gaza Division Commander: War Was 'A Finger in Hamas's Eye'

Hamas lost its balance of power during the war, Gaza Division Commander states, opines that if Hamas were dethroned, ISIS would take Gaza.

Fourteen IDF Innovations of 2014

New programs, new equipment, new regulations; IDF releases list of developments last year, many of which were instituted during the war.

IDF Recognizes the Summer's Fighting as a War

Veterans of Operation Protective Edge to receive campaign decoration, first one issued by IDF since 2006 Second Lebanon War.

Drill at Negev Back-up Airport for Hamas Rockets

Hamas missiles caused flight ban at Ben-Gurion Int'l Airport during recent operation - Israel is preparing alternates for next terror war.

Medal of Courage for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge

'Eitan,' to be awarded prestigious honor for rushing into Hamas terror tunnel to save Hadar Goldin, hy"d.

Israelis, Palestinians Less Supportive of Two-State Solution

Joint poll finds summer war has hardened attitudes and skepticism on both sides; most Israelis believe Palestinians want entire country.

Mofaz: Netanyahu Caved to Hamas

Mofaz criticizes Netanyahu over Operation Protective Edge, says he is "losing sleep" over what Netanyahu would do against a bigger threat.

Ya'alon: We'll Respond Firmly to Terrorism

Defense Minister meets First Lieutenant Eitan Fund, who selflessly pursued the terrorists who kidnapped the body of Hadar Goldin.

Report: Hamas Arrests Female 'Spy' for Israel

Alleged agent tasked with revealing terrorists' hideouts; same website claims Israel 'spying on women' through hidden cameras.

UN Doubles Gaza Damage Estimate, Demands More Funds

UNRWA doubles number of homes damaged in Hamas terror war, calls for millions of dollars to subsidize Gazans' rent.

Hamas Holds Largest Military Exercise Since Op. Protective Edge

al-Qassam Brigades hold largest military training exercise since Op. Protective Edge; Israelis report hearing explosions all night.

Hamas Burns Temple Model in Anniversary Rally

In honor of 27th anniversary, Hamas puts out new propaganda video and parade showcasing its "successes" over Israel.

Hamas: 'We Hacked into IDF Computers'

Second leaked video shows infiltration during Protective Edge; IDF launches investigation into whether classified network was compromised.

Secret IDF Video Documentation of Zikim Attack – Leaked

An internal military presentation shows dramatic, previously unseen footage of terrorists' attack in July.

Livni and Herzog Charge 'Netanyahu is Weak Against Terror'

Starting their unified Labor party campaign in Gaza Belt, the two attack PM; Likud MK: 'they forgot they backed him in Gaza operation.'

Mishelet Israel Helps Save Israeli Farmers During Shmitta Year

Project in memory of soldier killed during the summer's Gaza war seeks to ease the financial burden on farmers during Sabbatical year.

Bennett on MSNBC: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Jewish Home chairman explains that it was Hamas, not Israel, that made a mistake by placing missiles in schools and hospitals.

IDF Displays Hamas's Weapons from Operation Protective Edge

IDF releases pictures Monday of the large arsenal of Hamas weapons confiscated during operation in Gaza.

NGO Monitor Accuses Amnesty of Faulty Data over Gaza War

Amnesty International's data on Gaza is 'faulty and incomplete,' watchdog group says Monday - and relies almost solely on anonymous sources.

NGO Offers Legal Help to Gaza Op Soldiers Under Investigation

Honenu slams IDF decision to prosecute soldiers who took part in 5 events in which 50 Gazans were killed.

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations Over Gaza Operation

Military Advocate General orders criminal investigations against several soldiers for incidents during Op. Protective Edge

96.5% of Casualties from US Drone Strikes Civilians

Strikes on 41 targets have killed 1,147 people thus far, human rights group notes.

Another numbers game?

Gaza Receives Major Shipment of Construction Materials

Hamas says it needs 110,000 trucks to rehabilitate Gaza completely - but just 4,600 built a terror tunnel network.

Israel Foils Hamas Plot to Assassinate Liberman

Three Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate foreign minister using RPG missiles as revenge for Operation Protective Edge.

Israel Agrees to Work With UN Board of Inquiries into Gaza

After refusing to cooperate with UNHRC's inquiry to Gaza, Prosor agrees to work with Ban Ki-moon's established board - with conditions.

Gaza: Hamas Fires Fourth 'Test' Rocket in Two Days

IDF says another rocket fired into the Red Sea Thursday morning, as Hamas seeks to 'increase rocket launching capabilities.'

'Haniyeh, I Demand that You Give Me Back My Son'

Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul who was declared dead by the IDF, has a message for Hamas's leader.

Qatar Imports 4,000 Tons of Construction Material to Gaza

Hamas claims gravel, concrete will be used to rebuild apartments and highways, despite evidence that terror tunnels are being rebuilt.

Israel's GDP Falls Due to Gaza War - But Economists Optimistic

GDP down 0.4% between July and September 2014. Finance Ministry: this is temporary.

Explosion of Anti-Semitic Hate Speech in Europe During Gaza Op

New report finds that online anti-Semitic hate speech in 10 European countries more than doubled during Israel-Gaza war.

UN Admits 'Palestinian Journalist' Killed in Gaza was Terrorist

A video showing identity of Abdullah Murtaja prompts UN to issue new statement about status as 'civilian casualty.'

Bereaved Families Visit Site of Fallen Soldiers' Deaths

The families of 5 soldiers killed in a guard stand near Kibbutz Nahal Oz traveled down to the site to commemorate their sons.

Tensions Boil Over in Gaza Op. Blame Game Between ISA, IDF

Benny Gantz writes to Netanyahu over ISA Chief Yoram Cohen's role in Protective Edge; PM urges officials to cooperate.

UN Launches Inquiry into 'Israeli Strikes on Gaza Shelters'

UN head Ban Ki-moon announces commission of inquiry to investigate alleged Israeli strikes on Gaza schools during Operation Protective Edge.

EU Threats on Israel Treaty 'Cheap Demagoguery'

Jewish organizations respond to hypocrisy of European groups demanding EU threaten Israel over Operation Protective Edge.

Dempsey: Israel Tried its Best to Limit Civilian Casualties

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Israel is not interested in creating civilian casualties in Gaza.

France: Stiff Sentence for Jewish Supermarket Arsonist

Anti-Semitic attack took place during summer riots in Paris suburb of Sarcelle; 4-year sentence sends' important message.'

Blistering Israeli Attack on 'Amnesty International' Report

NGO Amnesty International's report on Gaza war written by unnamed 'local contractors' with 'extreme bias,' says Foreign Ministry.

Confronting Violence and Abuse With Post-Trauma Workshops

How a Crisis Center for victims of abuse stepped in to help victims of Gaza rocket-fire.

Amnesty International Report is 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Report claiming IDF 'war crimes' slammed by Israel for 'no evidence,' NGO Monitor notes group has 'radical ideological agenda.'

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

IDF to Compensate Reservists for Protective Edge

Soldiers to receive up to 15,000 shekels for their time at the front; additional solutions being sought for the self-employed.

UN Chief to Investigate Attacks on UN Facilities in Gaza

Ban Ki-moon announces investigation into attacks on UN's Gaza facilities and the use of UN sites to store weapons.

'Israel's 9/11'?

IDF Finally Admits: Hamas Planned Terror-Tunnel Massacre

Attack, potentially timed for Rosh Hashana, would have involved 200 heavily-armed terrorists and been on an unprecedented scale.

Gaza War Affected Matriculation Scores

Significant decrease in passing grades near Gaza Belt - but education officials note that students' moral compass is high.

Hamas: Israel Holding Bodies of Two of Our Members

Palestinian source tells Turkish news agency that Israel is holding the bodies of two Hamas members killed during Protective Edge.

Marine Intifada? Skirmishes Rise Along Gaza Coast

Fisherman bait Israeli naval forces along 6-km nautical border, officers say - and may be looking to reel in intelligence, not food.

Report: US Airstrikes in Syria 'Kill 10 Civilians'

Double standard? US claims charges of civilian deaths in Syria are unfounded, claims avoiding deaths 'not done in the history of warfare.'

Annual Race Renamed in Memory of Fallen Soldier Hadar Goldin

Family members - including Hadar's wife-to-be - attended this year's 5th annual race in Moshav Benei Re'em.

Arab League Chief to Head 'Solidarity Mission' to Gaza

Nabil al-Arabi to lead delegation to Hamas-run strip later this month as foreign donations set to begin.

Islamic Jihad Head Praises Iran Role in Gaza War Against Israel

Ramadan Shallah says 'victory' against Israel during summer's Operation Protective Edge due to Iranian support.

Hamas Official: Ceasefire Talks to Resume This Month

Senior member of Hamas says talks between Israel and the Palestinian Arab factions on cementing ceasefire agreement will resume in Cairo.

Undeterred by Hamas, Israelis Express Interest in Moving South

Despite losing 20 families in the aftermath of Gaza war, Kibbutz Nahal Oz has seen renewed interest from families across Israel.

Ban Says Gaza Ruin 'Beyond Description'

UN Secretary General expresses shock at destruction in Gaza, in yet another PR move supporting Hamas.

Rivlin to Ban: Israel's Security First

Israeli President defends Israel's right to self-defense to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, says onus is on Palestinians to disarm.