Operation Breaking Dawn

Watch: Who was the senior terrorist eliminated by Israel?

Days into the operation in Gaza, Israel claims it has already eliminated the top brass of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Strip.

3 days in: 97% success rate in Iron Dome interceptions

A Sderot man recalls how part of an Iron Dome intercepting missile came slamming into his car roof - and voices confidence in the IDF.

IDF bombs 11 rocket launchers in Gaza

11 Islamic Jihad rocket launch sites hit in wave of Israeli air strikes over the weekend.

Report:

Israel, Islamic Jihad agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire

Fighting between Gaza terrorists and Israel set to end Sunday night, according to report.

The reaction of US media to latest Gaza conflict

Will the US media give Israel a fair shot? If so, that would be news. Op-ed.

Rockets fired at central Israel as Egypt pushes for ceasefire

Rockets fired from Gaza Strip towards central Israel and Beersheba, as Egypt pushes for ceasefire starting at 8:00 p.m.

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IDF nixes strike on Gaza weapon facility after civilian detected

Last minute cancellation: Israel aborts planned air strike on Islamic Jihad weapon cache - to avoid harming Arab civilian.

Breaking Dawn Analysis: Iran is losing ground in the Middle East

Islamic Jihad is directly controlled by Iran. It is an Iranian faction and its members are called “Palestine’s Shiites” by rivals. Op=ed.

Report: Islamic Jihad refuses humanitarian cease-fire

Israeli govt. wants to prevent humanitarian situation in Gaza from deteriorating to ensure Hamas does not enter the fighting.

'We don't want to hurt anyone:' Shabak warning to Gaza resident

Shabak publishes 1 of a number of warnings given to Gaza residents to evacuate from area around Islamic Jihad targets before IDF attacks.

Netanyahu: I fully support the govt. and the IDF in this battle

Opposition leader receives security briefing from PM Lapid as Islamic Jihad continues to rain rockets down on Israel.

Joint List MK deletes tweet blaming Israel for children's deaths

MK Ahmad Tibi erased a tweet claiming the IDF has killed Gazan children with an airstrike on Saturday night.

Kahana:

'Don't believe lies: Terrorists hide behind women and children'

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister: I saw with my own eyes how terror orgs launch rockets from densely populated civilian areas toward Israel

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

'Whoever seeks to hurt Israeli citizens – will be hurt'

PM and Defense Minister relate to elimination of Islamic Jihad southern division commander. "Operation will continue as long as necessary"

Watch: The failed rocket launch which killed kids in Jabalia

IDF releases video showing Islamic Jihad rocket launch failing, rocket falling in Gaza.

Rockets fired towards Jerusalem

IDF spokesperson says Jerusalem has air defenses in place as Islamic Jihad targets capital for 1st time in current conflict.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

20 Islamic Jihad suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight. Rioters throw stones, explosives at IDF forces.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Nasrallah warns Israel:

'Don't make a 'miscalculation' towards Lebanon'

Hezbollah leader comments on situation in Gaza Strip: We believe that the resistance will have the upper hand in this battle.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Ra'am MK demands:

'Stop this crazy war!'

MK Waleed Taha accuses Israel of conducting a policy of assassination, oppression and aggression, says Ra'am stands with the Palestinians.

Lapid and Netanyahu to meet for security update

Prime Minister Lapid will hold a security update meeting with opposition leader following Operation Breaking Dawn.

Islamic Jihad spokesman:

'Israel attacked Gaza because of the elections'

Speaking to Israeli Arab Radio, Islamic Jihad spokesman accuses Israel of responsibility for the escalation.

Russia blames Israel for recent hostilities in Gaza

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson claims Israeli air force's airstrikes 'triggered another escalation.'

Top IDF official:

'We eliminated all Islamic Jihad leaders in Gaza'

Gaza war expected to continue for another few days, IDF official says. 'We will not stop until the PIJ stops threatening us.'

US and UK:

We fully support Israel's right to defend itself

The United States and the United Kingdom publish official statements supporting Israel in its war against the Islamic Jihad organization

IDF commander:

If Islamic Jihad holds its fire, this war will be behind us

'Operation has one clear goal: to end the threat from Islamic Jihad. Hamas is not part of the issue,' Gaza Division Commander Aloni says.

Islamic Jihad military commander eliminated

IDF reports elimination of top Islamic Jihad commander in southern Gaza.

Video reveals the truth:

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

IDF clarifies: Last attack in Jabalia was during daylight hours, Gazan children were killed after Gaza rocket failed to launch and exploded.

Israeli airline:

Free vacation for residents of towns near Gaza

Arkia offers residents of Eshkol Regional Council a free 3-4 night vacation - including flights and hotel stay.

Watch: Rocket falls in Ashkelon

Security camera footage shows Gaza rocket falling in the southern city of Ashkelon.

Watch: Elimination of senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF publishes footage from the Friday elimination of Islamic Jihad's Northern Region commander, Tayseer al-Jabari.

Gantz at Iron Dome battery :

"Activities will continue and intensify"

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited one of Israel's counter-missile emplacements and delivered remarks on 'Operation Breaking Dawn.'

Over 350 rockets fired towards Israeli cities

Sirens sound in central, southern Israel; one person is injured by shrapnel. IDF attacks Islamic Jihad terror targets.

PM Lapid Speaks With Southern Local Authority Heads

Lapid emphasized the need to ensure citizens adhere to the directives of Home Front Command, saying that these directives save lives.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF general to Gazans:

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.

Iran blasts Israel:

'Zionist attacks on Gaza are a crime'

Iran warns Israel it "will bear the responsibility" after it launches counterterrorism Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.