Operation Shield and Arrow

Man whose wife was killed by rocket dies 'of heartbreak'

Family of Sergei Abramian say he did not die from the injuries inflicted by the rocket that killed his wife, but from grief over her death.

Amnesty International:

'Israel and Islamic Jihad should both be probed for war crimes'

Amnesty International criticizes both sides involved in May round of fighting, in which more than 1,000 rockets were fired towards Israel.

Islamic Jihad leader:

'Our commanders were eliminated because they were negligent'

Islamic Jihad leader says senior members of the organization were eliminated because they negligently kept their cellphones with them.

Gilad Katz:

The rules have changed, Israel now proactive against Arab terror

Gilad Katz, former Consul General of Israel, explains why Operation Shield and Arrow could be a game changer in fight against terror.

Hamas demands compensation for staying out of Gaza operation

'Hamas does not want another war right now, but they do want to receive something from Israel,' Gaza source says.

Op-ed:

A different Israel

The everyday small sliver of country on a globe iscontrasted with the Israel that many of us consume through our news sources. Op-ed.

British Jews raise funds for new EMS command center in Sderot

Days after Operation Shield and Arrow, British Friends of United Hatzalah raises £630,000 for future Southern Command Center.

Op-ed:

Another ceasefire…and another…and another…

We can but live the best we can and look forward to the next round unless we decide to take back Gaza. Op-ed.

Islamic Jihad leadership:

'Elimination of our commanders will bring new, better ones'

Senior member of Islamic Jihad says that the organization still has the military ability to strike deep within Israel.

The IDF - a model of morality in combat

A surreal spectacle awaits those who enter the combat center of the Southern Command while fighting is going on in Gaza. Op-ed.

New IDF capabilities seen in Operation Shield and Arrow

In the latest Gaza escalation Israel exhibited new capabilities against terror armies with a message to other arenas. Op-ed.

IDF estimates:

Gaza operation lowered chance of Jerusalem Day conflict

'Flag March' to take place as planned, IDF estimates Hamas will maintain restraint.

Netanyahu: We changed the balance of deterrence

PM says Operation Shield and Arrow changed Israel's position with Islamic Jihad the way the May 2021 war changed the equation with Hamas.

Gantz:

'We must not return to the routine of threats to democracy'

After Gaza operation, MK Benny Gantz brings the debate surrounding the judicial reform back to the public agenda.

Op-Ed:

Israel under fire and the West’s pusillanimous response

No Western government has suggested moral equivalence between the aggressor and the defender in the Ukraine war, just in Israel. Op-ed.

MK Tzvi Sukkot to INN:

'The Islamic Jihad begged for a ceasefire'

MK Sukkot welcomes the consequences of the operation in the Gaza Strip: The message has been sent.

FM Eli Cohen to INN:

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with INN about the operation in Gaza, haredim, and the elections in Turkey.

Home Front Command issues updated guidelines

At 6:00 a.m., restrictions will be lifted in the West Negev, Central Negev, West Lachish and Lachish areas.

Blinken thanks Qatari leader for help 'de-escalating' conflict

Blinken reaffirmed his country's 'ironclad commitment' to Israel's security, while calling for 'equal measures of freedom' for Gaza.

Polls:

Netanyahu coalition rises after Operation Shield and Arrow

New polls show right-wing bloc regaining some of its lost electoral strength following 5-day air campaign against Gaza terrorists.

Operation Shield and Arrow:

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

IDF publishes audio from beginning of Operation Shield and Arrow.

UN envoy:

'I call on all sides to observe the ceasefire'

UN envoy Tor Wennesland welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, says he is "deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries".

Report:

IDF changed interception protocols due to Jewish holiday

Due to Lag BaOmer bonfires in open areas, IDF changed its policy that states not to intercept missiles in such areas.

Poll: Over half of Israelis support continued fighting

Majority of Israelis satisfied with PM's performance during operation, less than one-third of public supports ceasefire.

In light of ceasefire:

Southern Israel returns to normal life

At 12:00, Homefront Command restrictions on the Gaza periphery will be gradually removed. Erez and Kerem Shalom crossing partially open.

Gazan man killed by rocket recognized as victim of hostilities

Abdullah Abu Gaba was legally working in Israel when he was killed by an Islamic Jihad rocket yesterday.

Netanyahu: Our operation against Islamic Jihad was 'perfect'

Israeli prime minister brags of 'perfect' operation in Gaza. 'We eliminated dozens of terrorists, hit missile arsenals, anti-tank units.'

US welcomes Gaza ceasefire:

'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'

State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.

Diplomatic success:

Widespread international support for Gaza operation

Foreign Ministry says operation strengthened Israel's international legitimacy.

The tomb of Rabbi Yishmael ben Elisha

Why did two masked men set explosives at the tomb of a great sage? Perhaps it is his message of goodness

Warning sirens sounded in southern Israel - despite ceasefire

Less than a day after ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad goes into effect, warning sirens sounded in Ashkelon, Gaza frontier.

Report: Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to ceasefire

Ceasefire expected to take effect at 10:00p.m., report says.

IDF aircraft strikes six operational terrorist command posts

The IDF is continuing to strike additional targets belonging to the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

Dep. Finance Minister:

'Include return of soldiers' bodies in any ceasefire agreement'

'Hamas is the master in Gaza, we must bring it to a position in which it surrenders,' Dep. Finance Min. Woldiger says.

Nasrallah:

'Netanyahu trying to escape internal division'

Hezbollah leader claims Netanyahu is trying to escape "the disintegration of his government" by launching Gaza operation.

Following report of ceasefire:

Rockets fired at southern and central Israel

Gaza terrorists fire rockets towards Israel shortly before expected start of ceasefire.

Incessant rocket fire in southern Israel

Three Arabs killed by Gaza rocket fire, two of them Gazans working in Israel.

Gaza resident killed by rocket attack on southern Israel

MDA presents update on casualties from 'Operation Shield and Arrow.'

IDF hits rocket launchers in retaliation for barrage on Israel

Military post, concealed rocket launchers, targeted following rocket barrage on Israeli civilians. Gaza terrorists continue rocket fire.

Gaza brothers hit by rocket fire while working in Israeli field

Father of six is killed and his brother seriously injured by rocket shrapnel in northern Negev.

Due to security tensions:

Weekly protest against judicial reform cancelled

Organizers of weekly left-wing protest cancel Saturday night's planned demonstration in Tel Aviv.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Continued rocket fire enables us to continue'

'We have made significant accomplishments which have only been increasing, both in number and scale,' LTG Herzi Halevi says.

Did Israel agree to ceasefire?

'Quiet will be answered with quiet'

'If Israel is attacked or threatened, it will to do everything necessary to protect itself,' NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi tells Egypt.

Egypt presents Israel with new ceasefire proposal

Proposal includes temporary ceasefire starting at midnight, and reopening of crossings. Unclear if agreement has been reached.

Rocket victim to be laid to rest Sunday in Rishon Lezion

Inga Abramian was killed by a rocket strike in Rehovot last week. She will be laid to rest on Sunday in Rishon Lezion.

Calm maintained overnight

Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

PMO after security assessment: The campaign will continue as long as necessary. IDF struck targets in Gaza before midnight.

Gaza strikes continue:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

The command centers were used by operatives for planning and managing rocket launches in the Gaza Strip.

'Munich Group' Ministers:

'We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire'

Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan meet in Berlin, express concern over Gaza violence.

IDF aircraft hit two Islamic Jihad operational command centers

IDF planes strike Gaza terrorist command centers used for planning and managing rocket attacks.

Rockets launched towards Jerusalem, Gush Etzion

Rocket attacks resume as Israel, with sirens sounding in Jerusalem, surrounding area. Sderot home suffers direct rocket hit.

EU foreign minister:

'EU is deeply alarmed by the new round of violence'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, humanitarian law must be respected.

Operation "Shield and Arrow":

IDF strikes rocket and mortar shell launchers in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and aircraft strike approximately 15 concealed rocket and mortar shell launchers belonging to Islamic Jihad.

Hamas threatens:

'We will expand the attacks to additional targets in Israel'

Hamas spokesperson says the terrorist organizations in Gaza are cooperating with one another.

Sixth senior Islamic Jihad official eliminated

A senior Islamic Jihad official was killed in Gaza - the sixth since the beginning of Operation Shield and Arrow.

IDF:

Iron Dome failure responsible for fatal rocket attack in Rehovot

Iron Dome missile defense system launched interceptor towards long-range rocket, but missed, resulting in direct hit on building.

Op-ed:

As Gaza’s rockets are fired at Israel, so are media missiles

Behind Western hostility to Israel and indifference towards Iran lies a baleful explanation. Op-ed.

Cleared for publication:

Inga Avramian killed in Rehovot rocket attack

Woman killed when a rocket hit a home in Rehovot identified as Inga Avramian, a woman in her 80s.

Aviv Geffen performs in Tel Aviv:

'No one will silence Israel, ever'

40,000 people attend concert in Yarkon Park. Home Front Command: If an alert is received during the show, sit on the ground for 10 minutes.

Islamic Jihad: 'Too early for ceasefire'

An Islamic Jihad spokesperson commented that the organization still has goals to achieve in the current round of hostilities.

Finish the job

Take them all out! One by one. Op-ed.