Operation Protective Edge

Jewish Home Isn't Leaving Government

Minister Ariel says his faction's criticism of the Gaza campaign was legitimate.

Security Services 'Foiled Massive Cyber-Attack on Israel'

Elite Israeli cyber-defenders repelled attack during Protective Edge; concerns hackers could seek to take control of armed drones.

Southern Professor Slams 'Antiquated' Government Security Plans

Students and teachers at a college in southern Israel want the IDF to stop not only Hamas' mass rocket attacks, but the 'routine' ones too.

Likud MK Says Despite Criticism, No One's Quitting the Gov't

Criticism on the right of how the Prime Minister handled the Gaza war is nothing more than political rhetoric, says Limor Livnat.

Support for terror

89% of Gaza Residents Support Rocket Attacks on Israel

Poll conducted by Palestinian Center for Public Opinion also shows majority support Abbas, oppose foreign monitors in Gaza.

After Gaza Operation, How Are the Parties Polling?

Poll shows 'right-wing' bloc would increase from 61 to 69 seats if elections were held today; Arab parties also predicted to strengthen.

Israeli UN Rep Prosor Demands UN Action on Hamas War Crimes

Israel's ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor is demanding that the UN Security Council act on Hamas' war crimes

Israeli Negotiator: Gazans Have Nothing to Celebrate

Amos Gilad, who helped hammer out the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says that the terror group did not gain anything in the deal.

Hamas Head Khaled Mashaal Sees Ceasefire as 'Hamas Failure'

Not all Hamas terror chiefs think that the terror group "won" Operation Protective Edge.

Korean Air Set to Resume Flights to Israel

Korean Air is set to resume flying to Israel on September 13, nearly two months after halting flights because of the Gaza war.

Bennett: We'll Settle the Score with Abbas and Hamas

Jewish Home chairman says that the "illusion of the withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders" evaporated during the recent war in Gaza.

Danon: The Residents of the South Don't Feel Safe

MK Danny Danon dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comments that Operation Protective Edge in Gaza was a success.

Ya'alon and Gantz: We'll Hit Hamas Again if We Have To

Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff declare that if Hamas resumes the rocket fire, it will be dealt an even harsher blow.

EU Calls For Ceasefire to Lead to 'Two State Solution'

EU says comprehensive agreement, not return to status quo, needed in Gaza; calls for end of blockade and full Hamas PA unity government.

As the dust settles

Majority of Israelis Think Israel Didn't Win Gaza Operation

Poll: 59% say op. not a success, as Netanyahu's approval rating nose-dives further to a paltry 32%; majority oppose ceasefire.

Netanyahu Hails 'Great Diplomatic Blow' To Hamas

Amid wave of criticism over ceasefire deal with terrorist organization, PM defends his unilateral choice in press meeting.

Bibi Lost the Battle - But Israel can Win the War

Ex-MK Slams Netanyahu for 'Negotiating with ISIS'

Dr. Ben-Ari notes the implications of ceasefire with Hamas, which PM compared to ISIS; says to learn from Munich Agreements.

Is This Why 4-Year-Old Daniel Tragerman Was Murdered?

Kibbutz Nahal Oz residents say five mortars have been trained on them since start of operation, but IDF refused to act.

Liberman Rejects Ceasefire Deal with 'Hamas Murderers'

Foreign minister argues that as long as terror group rules Gaza, security in Israel as well as a peace agreement are impossible.

Likud Minister Says Gaza Operation was 'For Nothing'

Intelligence Minister Steinitz tells BBC that Israel paid a 'heavy price' in 50 day operation against Hamas, no 'significant' gains.

Iran Hails Hamas 'Victory', Qatar Offers Money

Gaza terror sponsors say the Gaza campaign 'brought Israel to its knees' and paves the way for final defeat of Israel.

Israel Claims 'Victory' Following Gaza Operation

'Hamas stopped firing and did not receive any of the things it demanded,' says Prime Minister's Office.

Gaza Belt Leaders See Ceasefire as Surrender

'We wanted to see Hamas defeated and begging for its life; instead we see Israel running to the negotiating table'.

Name of Second Victim Killed by Mortar: Shahar Melamed

Melamed, 43, father of three, was killed along with Ze'evik Etzion at Kibbutz Nirim juts before the latest ceasefire took force.

US, UN 'Strongly Support' Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Kerry calls deal 'an opportunity, not a certainty,' says in next stage 'our eyes are wide open,' UN's Ban urges peace deal.

Israeli Government Says Hamas Didn't 'Win'

Diplomatic source counters 'victory' claim, saying Hamas was dealt critical blow and pressed into a ceasefire.

50 Days of Operation Protective Edge: 842 Israeli Casualties

Magen David Adom paramedics praised for professional, life-saving work under difficult conditions.

What's in the deal?

Gaza Ceasefire: What Did Israel Agree to?

PA delegation head reveals what Israel agreed to - and the lone demand it made, which was rejected.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders Come Out of Hiding as Truce Begins

Senior Islamic Jihad official threatens to attack Ben Gurion Airport again, says Gaza will open sea, airports. Hamas vows to rearm.

Gaza Belt Community Leaders Tell Residents Not to Return

'Maybe in Jerusalem there's a ceasefire, not here,' says head of Eshkol council; Ashkelon mayor calls ceasefire 'submission to terror.'

Cabinet Controversy

Cabinet Was Split Over Ceasefire - But Netanyahu Accepted Anyway

Ministers from Jewish Home, Yisrael Beytenu and even Likud opposed truce - but PM circumvented cabinet vote on a legal technicality.

Senior Journalist: Hamas Gained a 'Huge Achievement'

Military analyst Roni Daniel says ceasefire a huge boost for Hamas, which 'dictated our lives for 50 days and stood firm against IDF.'

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Coach Steps Down over 'Security Fears'

Oscar Garcia announces resignation due to 'security concerns' over war with Gaza - at roughly the same time as ceasefire.

Breaking News

Ceasefire Begins, With Rockets Still Raining Down on Israel

Israeli government accepts Egyptian-brokered ceasefire deal, starting from 7 p.m. Israel-time; rockets still falling.

Gazans Celebrate Hamas 'Victory' With Gunfire

Gaza explodes in raucous celebration and mosques broadcast 'Allahu akbar' as long-term ceasefire comes into effect.

Ministers, MKs Critical Over Ceasefire with Hamas

Bennett and Livni both oppose giving Hamas achievements at end of Gaza operation; Livni again calls for two state solution.

Breaking news

Gaza Barrage Kills One, Injures Six Others

One killed and two seriously wounded in strike on community in the Eshkol Regional Council amid reports of a ceasefire.

Ashkelon Man Tells of 'Miraculous Escape' from Rocket Strike

Homeowner Yuval Cohen survived rocket attack by the skin of his teeth; Hamas said to be desperate for truce amid growing casualties.

Operation Protective Edge: Day 50

Gaza Rocket Strikes Kindergarten - Again

Third strike on a preschool in seven days leaves kindergarten damaged, but no injuries as school year yet to begin.

Watch: Hamas Fires from School Compound, IAF Destroys Launchers

New IDF video reveals the extent to which Hamas camouflages itself among civilians.

Hamas: Our War is For Liberating Jerusalem, Not Lifting Blockade

Hamas Spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri rouses crowd over statements to 'end Judaization of Israel,' says 'Netanyahu must understand this.'

ZOA Lashes Out at Obama for Proposed Hamas-Israel Equation

US proposal equates Israel with Hamas - sparking ire from American Jewish groups.

Day 50 of Protective Edge

Rockets Strike Ashkelon House, 50 Hospitalized

Rocket crashes through the roof of a home, just missing residents; blast shook nearby buildings, leaving dozens injured.

Dozens of People Donate Platelets for Injured Soldier

Seriously injured soldier saved by the donations of dozens of Israelis, after parents ask for public help.

Steinitz Calls for Unity, Claims Operation is 'Complex'

Deflecting criticism at Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Intelligence Minister says the threat level is 'difficult to comprehend.'

In This War, Mineral Water Bottles Keep Soldiers Hydrated

Special report: IDF Logistic system explains supplies to Gaza, by the numbers - and how things have changed since previous campaigns.

Hamas Prisoners: Haniyeh Hiding in Hospital

Shin Bet publishes testimony of captured terrorist who says 'everybody knows' that Hamas's leadership is hiding out at Shifa.

IAF Destroys Two More Gaza High-Rise Buildings

The 13-story building held offices belonging to the political wing of Hamas movement and a coffee shop. Seventy families lived in it.

Nahal Oz to Name Neighborhood after Little Daniel

The southern kibbutz will name a new residential neighborhood after the 4-year-old murdered by a Hamas mortar shell.

Egypt 'Awaiting' Israel's Response to Month-Long Ceasefire

Senior sources in Cairo say Egypt is still waiting for Israel to respond to its proposal for a month-long in Gaza.

Two Rockets Strike Upper Galilee

IDF, UNIFIL sweeping southern Lebanon for rocket launchers after sirens sound, explosions heard near Kiryat Shmona.

Netanyahu's Approval Rating Plummets Dramatically

Poll finds only 38% of Israelis satisfied with PM, as opposed to 82% at start of Gaza operation; neglect of south raises ire.

IDF Strike Kills Hamas Spokesperson's Son-in-law

Son-in-law of Fawzi Barhoum, who himself worked in the Hamas TV propaganda station, reportedly killed by tank fire.

Netanyahu Considering Imminent Hamas Ceasefire

PM discusses with senior security officials, as Egypt waits for an Israeli answer on month-long truce proposed to start tonight.

IDF Reveals the Gaza That the UN is Hiding

UN maps show damaged buildings in Gaza - but that's only half the picture, as IDF exposes in an informative new video.

Operation Protective Edge Day 49

Hamas Mortar Barrage: 20 Shells in 10 Minutes

Mortar salvo follows shrapnel damage on Ashdod mall; 100 rockets fired Monday, as IDF strikes 70 terror sites.

Ariel to Host Hundreds of Residents Fleeing Rocket Fire

University of Ariel, Ariel Municipality arrange for accommodations, activities for southern Israeli families.

Watch: Hamas Terrorists Embed Rocket Launchers in Hospital

Video shows Hamas fire on central Israel from hospital, located next to schools used as shelters, and IAF airstrike on launchers.

Minister Insists Israel Will Not Abandon Gaza Belt

Finance Minister Yair Lapid vows to help strengthen the South - both politically and financially.