Senators wrote to Obama insisting any ceasefire ensures Israel will be free from Gazan terrorism.
Hamas committed two war crimes at once – firing from the area of the school and preventing civilians to evacuate.
By Shalom Bear
Israel threatened to go disproportional on Gaza, if the FAA ban on US flights to Israel wasn't rescinded.
Two people were injured in a mortar strike in the Eshkol region. One was hurt seriously, and the other was lightly injured. They were taken to Soroka hospital for treatment.
Hamas rockets exploded in the area, and there was heavy combat going on. UNRWA admits rockets hidden in their other schools have "gone missing."
Israeli leaders say London has special responsibility to stand by Israel at this hour of need; Hammond: Israel right to defend self.
Jewish communities from around the world have stepped up to support children from southern Israel who have lived their entire lives under the threat of missile attacks from Hamas freedom fighters in Gaza. (To quote the late comedian George Carlin: If firefighters fight fire, and crime fighters fight crime… what do freedom fighters fight? But […]
By Rachel Levy
Did the U.S. allow Hamas terrorists rule Israel's skies? Why would the Obama administration do that?
2:22pm Yad Mordechai, Netiv Ha'Asara 2:04pm Ashkelon, Ashdod 2:02pm Kiryat Gat, Gedera 2:01pm Zikkim, Karmiya, Be'er Tuvia, Kiryat Malachi 12:30pm Netivot, Kfar Maimon and surrounds 11:35am Sderot and surrounds 11:18am metro Tel Aviv, Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya 10:59am Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam, Holon, Elad, Petach Tikvah, metro Tel Aviv 10:58am Gan Sorek, Rishon Lezion, […]
Sen Ted Cruz wants the administration to give straight answers to questions about the FAA ban on Israel.
Why is the ban on Israel's airport different from all other FAA bans?
Abbas adopts Hamas as peace partner, big brave Kerry scurries out of Israel despite FAA ban and Mashaal goes off his rocker.
The Al-Wafa hospital located near Shajuayia in Gaza City was a Hamas military compound.
US extends ban on flights to Israel despite lack of such precaution in similar or worse situations.
Did El Al intentionally spike prices, or was the sudden jump in air fares the normal function of airline economics?
Military spokesman: We've been trying for years to deal with tunnels, with no success.
Foreign Minister protests UNRWA storage of missiles, equipment in UN facilities.
US Secy of State John Kerry told reporters in Jerusalem there is "still work to be done" in trying for a cease fire with Hamas.
By Rachel Levy
Another UNRWA school is found to be a storage spot for untold number of Hamas missiles.
Israel's transportation minister said cancelling flights to Israel is like handing a prize to terrorists.
Ban ki-Moon and John Kerry might have some credibility if they would talk peace with terrorists in Syria.
"Like all mothers of soldiers, I pray that this ends peacefully, that all the boys come home safe-and-sound," Ruthie says.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said Tuesday that he respects the legitimacy of Israel’s right to defend itself, but also called on Israel to limit its reaction to ongoing Hamas rocket fire at Israeli civilians. According to a report on the Hebrew-language Ynet website, Mr Ban also said his organization rejected the terror gang’s […]
Left-wing Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Tuesday that no ceasefire is imminent between Israel and Hamas, and added that the current military operation in the Gaza Strip was “unavoidable.” Speaking to Army Radio, Livni said there is no substance to Palestinian reports earlier in the day that Israel and the terrorists were considering an additional […]
PM meets wounded soldiers at Ashkelon hospital, tells foreign diplomats they have moral obligation to support Israel.
As of this writing, Code Red rocket alerts were sounded in the following locations Tuesday: 10:28 pm Be'er Sheva Shoval, Rahat and surrounds 9:56 pm Be'er Sheva, Hatzerim, Tifrach, Meitar and surrounds 9:17 pm Lod, Yavneh, Kiryat Akron, Gedera, Ramle, Gan Yavneh, Kfar Bilu, Ashdod, Kiryat Malachi 9:00 pm Bat Yam, Rishon L'Tsion, Rechovot, Modi'in, Macabim […]
By Rachel Levy
Israel needs an ally in talks over a premature cease fire with Hamas terrorists intent on wiping out the Jewish State.
One soldier's body is MIA, as IDF names remaining Golani soldiers killed in Shejaiya
10:03am Multiple Rocket Alerts Gush Dan...
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF is determined to destroy as many tunnels as possible, eliminating this imminent threat to the citizens of Israel. 23 terror tunnels have been uncovered by IDF forces since July 17th.
By Shalom Bear
IDF operations move forward as more tunnels and rockets are found and destroyed...
Members of congress should experience Israelis' lives. Bomb Shelter Museum will be in D.C. July 22.
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo toured the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council Monday, accompanied by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. The foreign ministers visited the situation room at the regional council, observed the Iron Dome missile defense system in action, met with soldiers at Kibbutz Zikkim, and visited a home damaged several days […]
IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and GOC Southern Command Maj.-Gen. Sammy Turgeman met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Monday at an air force base in southern Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "The IDF is making progress in the field according to plan and the operation will be expanded until the goal is achieved […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Father Gabriel Nadaf, head of Arab Christian community in Israel, says Israel had 'no choice' but to enter Gaza.
Latest updates on Color Red incoming rocket alerts from The Jewish Press.com .
The terrorists are putting up a fight in this Hamas fortress, but the IDF is making progress in cleaning out this hornet's nest of terrorism.
Senior combat officer says IDF racking up series of successes in Gaza, says Hamas "fighters" quick to flee.
Lapid: Operation won't end until Israelis along Gaza border can sleep soundly at night with out fear of terror attack
Fighting rages on 11th day of conflict.
IDF announces funeral times for Gaza casualties.
Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitions High Court of Justice on behalf of Bedouins.
Egyptian authorities Sunday said they would open the Rafiah border crossing between Sinai and the Gaza Strip for a week, in order to allow Palestinian casualties to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip. Opening the border crossing to Egypt has been one of Hamas' main objectives throughout the current round of fighting.
Hamas leader says he's going to Cairo for talks; Egyptian leaders say 'no, you're not'
By Shalom Bear
UNRWA didn't dispose of the Hamas rockets stored in their school. They transferred them to Hamas.
By Shalom Bear
Gazan terrorist, dressed as IDF soldiers, managed two kill 2 soldiers in an infiltration into the Be'eri region.
Not an altogether terrible day for Israel at the UN, given there were no riots or demands that Israel surrender unilaterally.
Police clash with anti-Israel demonstrators in Cairo, Turkey, London. Protests expected to spread.
Wartime instruction for the country...
IDF released a video of the entry ground into Gaza to destroy the tunnels and Hamas.
Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.
End of PA unity? Fatah leader slams Hamas, says even Islamic Jihad wanted to accept Egyptian ceasefire deal
Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.
11:40pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:35 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:19 Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 11:08pm Foreign Journalists ordered/requested by Israel to leave their hotel in central Gaza....for their own safety. GROUND OP HAS BEGUN 11:00pm Shafir, Sderot 10:48pm Majdal Shams (Golan Heights) 10:29pm Hof Ashkelon 10:25pm Hof Ashkelon (Ashkelon Coast) 10:00pm Massive barrage on: […]
Netanyahu has given the order to send in ground troops and destroy the tunnels.
Hamas has chosen to be humiliated by an IDF ground incursion instead of a ceasefire.
If you're from Gaza, the answer is, not only do you kill chickens and cows (and of course people), but now you also kill horses...
If this is what Hamas does during a “humanitarian ceasefire,” what is in store with a non-humanitarian ceasefire?
By Rachel Levy
UNRWA discovered 20 rockets stashed in one of its schools in Gaza on Wednesday during a routine inspection.
Gush Etzion now only has a minute to get into the bomb shelter.
In this new online game, you defend Israel's cities by shooting down rockets from Gaza.
One Israeli soldier was injured Thursday in shelling by Hamas terrorists along the border with southern Gaza.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The three were publicizing the exact locations of Gaza rocket strikes in Ashdod, which helps Hamas better aim their rockets.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Overview on the war, on the morning of Day 10 of Operation Protective Edge.
The US State Department press briefings often end up being 'Palestinian' advocacy sessions.
The Hamas rocket exploded in he Kibbutz's cowshed, massacring 56 dairy cows.
1:52am Sirens Beit Shemesh. ...Ashdod....Kiryat Gat Lachish ...... 1:51am Beit Shemesh, Mateh Yehuda 1:37am (Thursday) Eshkol 1:23am (Thursday) Sirens Hof Ashkelon (what humanitarian cease fire?) 10:28pm Otef Aza, Ashkelon 9:59pm Kissufim, Otef Aza, Eshkol 9:36pm Ashdod, Gan Yavne, Be'er Tuvia, Hof Ashkelon... 9:15pm Kiryat Malachi, Gan Yavne, Beer Tuvia, Lachish, Shafir... 9:00pm Sdot Negev, Shaar […]
Theater of war becomes theater of absurd: Hamas offers 10-year truce; Abbas offers to patrol smuggling corridor.
On top of the 48,000 reservists already called up, the IDF has just called up another 8000 reservists. Many of the reservists are being used to replace regular soldiers, who are being deployed around Gaza, possibly in preparation for a ground war. Other reservists are being sent to the Gaza border, also preparing for a […]
Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen said Wednesday that he will spend the next few days trying to convince the international community to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Thursday, the PA leader will visit Cairo to discuss President Abed Fattah el-Sisi's ceasefire initiative, which was rejected yesterday by Hamas. From there, he will continue […]
MK who fled Israel reappears; Hamas conditions include re-releasing all Shalit prisoners, opening Gaza port
Hamas terrorists hacked into the Binyamin region’s emergency SMS system Wednesday, and sent the following message to area residents. To the people of Israel: Your government claimed yesterday that it stopped firing at us, but without agreeing to or carrying out our conditions. (Your government) thought we would hold our fire, but to the contrary […]
Despite some limited success, after every conflagration Hamas has managed to re-arm and improve its rocket capacity, as evident in the rocket range on display in this round of fighting.
Being a parent during war, Day said, means putting your own needs and wants aside. It also means being prepared.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation on Tuesday afternoon that if the rocket fire did not stop by Tuesday evening, he would order “an even harsher” military response.
Main question for Israeli docs: Will Gaza patients be forced to take cover from Hamas rockets on Holon?
Senior IDF official: Hamas trying for political gain from current round of fighting.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
“You know how they say that God takes the best – this is the case now. He was always offering to help, calling and asking what is needed.”
Hamas has becomes its own best enemy. “We aren’t leading our people today to destruction. We are leading them to death.”
12:09am (Wednesday) Ashkelon, Hof Ashkelon ------ 10:56pm Otef Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon... 10:28pm Rocket Alert Eshkol Region 9:52pm Two rockets fired from Gaza hit the Hebron area. 9:45pm 4x Iron Dome interceptions near Beit Shemesh 9:20pm Sirens: Adam, Kfar Adumi, Kochav haShachar, Jericho(!), Jordan Valley, Beit Shemesh, Mate Yehuda 9:09pm Cleared for publication - Channel 2 […]
An Israeli man was severely wounded in a mortar attack on Erez Junction.
Not always two sides to a story: Some try to kill babies, some try to protect them
Israel tells Hamas, “Your wish is our command.”
Liberman: Ceasefire is our tacit agreement for Hamas to be able to continue building its strength.
Headed for Cairo this morning to oversee ceasefire agreement, a furious Kerry heads back to Washington.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
After 50 rockets were fired at Israel since the cease fire was supposed to have begun, PM Netanyahu has decided to start hitting back.
Security officials said Tuesday that Israel does not have the ability to completely defeat Palestinian terror. The official told Israel Radio that Israel expects following Operation Protective Edge to create true deterrence for an extended period of time, during which Hamas will have difficulty restoring its infrastructure and operation capabilities. The report said that IDF […]
Peres addresses Palestinians, pleads with them to believe that 'people of Gaza are not our enemy.'
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
If Gaza missile fire does not cease, the PM says Israel is prepared to resume and intensify the operation.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Strong opposition to the cease fire within the coalition.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Over the night, Israel was hit on three different fronts. Hamas and the Islamic Jihad continued to fire rockets at Israeli civilian population centers.
Haniyeh said Israel must agree to Hamas's terms if they want a cease fire.
1:27am (Tuesday) Rocket slams into Eilat hotel 12:28am (Tuesday) Sdot Negev 11:19pm Sedot Negev and Shaar HaNegev regions. 10:46pm Eshkol region 10:30pm Sirens up North in Shlomi and the Asher region. 21:31 Early warning siren sounds in Be'er Sheva. 21:28 Sirens sound for the second time in half an hour at Kibbutz Yad Mordechai and a […]
By Shalom Bear
Power lines to Israeli communities were also knocked out near Gaza. The IEC sent in workers to fix them.
Will Hamas brag that it managed to send two Israeli Bedouin girls to the hospital for wounds from rocket attack?
Two rockets landed Monday just outside Ofakim without warning; the Color Red system failed to activate.
Meretz proposes traditional left-wing "solution" to Hamas rockets: Run away. Likud MK Elkin: Cut off supplies.
130 rockets strike Israel during Day Six of Operation Protective Edge; No word yet on ground invasion
11:53pm Siren Ashkelon, Hof Ashkelon 10:55pm Siren Hof Ashkelon 10:41pm Siren: Shar hanegev, Sdot Negev 10:01pm Siren Eshkol 9:32pm Siren Eshkol region 8:47pm IDF destroys 3 long range rocket launch sites. 8:42pm Rocket from Syria hits near Druze village. 8:32pm Rocket fragment lands in backyard of Likud MK Carmel Shama earlier this afternoon. 8:23 Siren […]
By Shalom Bear
What Netanyahu isn't prepared to do, Hamas has done for him.