Gaza News

What’s happening in Gaza?

Depending on who describes it, there’s an anti-Hamas uprising or a Fatah-led ‘conspiracy’ taking place in the besieged strip of land.

Mladenov condemns Hamas violence against Palestinians in Gaza

A top United Nations official issued a rare rebuke of Hamas violence against Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, after its security forces cracked down on protesters and journalists.

Politicians warn Gaza's terror organizations after rockets fired at Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai said in a statement he would open the city's bomb shelters.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities, Iron Dome activated

Israeli media sources report two rockets intercepted by Iron Dome system.

Netanyahu declares Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV a terrorist organization

Senior Hamas figure Fathi Hamad, a former Hamas interior minister, owns the channel and regularly uses it to further Hamas's goals.

12-year-old Palestinian killed as thousands riot along the Gaza border

About 8,000 Palestinian rioters gathered at several points Gaza border fence, hurling stones, and setting tires aflame on Friday.

IAF jets scramble to intercept unidentified aircraft near Gaza strip

The small light aircraft piloted by an Israeli civilian had flown over Sderot without the coordination of authorities, in violation of civil aviation laws.

Helmet saves Israeli officer hit by Palestinian sniper at Gaza border

An IDF tank struck a Hamas observation post killing one Palestinian after an IDF officer was lightly injured Tuesday evening by gunfire along the border with the southern Gaza Strip.

Hamas reveals 'seized equipment during botched IDF raid'

The IDF elite unit that infiltrated the Gaza Strip was on a mission to plant espionage devices in order to spy on his group’s telecommunication network.

Palestinian woman killed, IDF soldier wounded in clashes along Gaza border

13,000 Palestinians take part in violent protests; IDF strikes Hamas positions in response to violence; Attempted stabbing attack thwarted near Hebron.

Egypt limits passage of Palestinians through Rafah after PA removes forces

Human rights groups say Rafah has been the sole exit point from Gaza for an estimated 95 percent of its population of 2 million.

10,000 Palestinians riot along the Gaza border, IDF fires back

Six Palestinians were injured, according to Palestinian Health Ministry reports.

Fatah: Hamas has arrested 500 of our men in Gaza

Fatah officials in the West Bank on Monday accused supporters of deposed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan of helping Hamas in its crackdown on their members.

Will Abbas be able to hold new parliamentary elections?

Hamas: We're confident we'll win again

Hamas’ popularity spikes among Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza Strip

A survey found that if elections were held today, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh would defeat PA President Mahmoud Abbas.

Four Palestinians killed in Gaza protests

IDF investigating death of east-Jerusalem Palestinian teen shot by troops in West Bank.

ICC Prosecutor soon to say whether to probe Israel, Hamas for war crimes

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda late Wednesday finally said she is close to a decision on whether to fully criminally probe Israel and Hamas for war crimes.

CNN commentator fired for 'Free Palestine from river to the sea' comment

Marc Lamont Hill accused Israel of denying “citizenship rights and due process to Palestinians just because they are not Jewish,” and expressed his support for the BDS movement.

Hamas to U.N.: Stop American agression

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, responded by saying, "A terrorist organization going to the UN for assistance is like a serial killer asking the police for assistance."

Hamas: Commandos killed allegedly attempting to plant listening device

Brandishing IDF Glock handgun, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar warns next round of rockets to target Tel Aviv.

Gazan fisherman killed as large-scale violence winds down

Despite the incessant Hamas rockets attacks on Tuesday, the Kerem Shalom border crossing remained open, with dozens of trucks entering Gaza.

Palestinian workman killed in Ashkelon rocket attack

Abu Asbah apparently worked in the building and government officials said that he had permits to reside in Israel. A woman was seriously wounded in the rocket attack.

Brother of Hamas commander killed by IDF worked for NASA

Prof. Suleiman, who was born in the Gaza Strip in 1965, returned from the US to the Gaza Strip two years ago to teach at local universities and colleges.

Brother of Hamas commander killed by IDF worked for NASA

Prof. Suleiman, who was born in the Gaza Strip in 1965, returned from the US to the Gaza Strip two years ago to teach at local universities and colleges.

This is how a war in Gaza that nobody wants begins

The PA role in isolating Gaza is often not acknowledged.