The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-border/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gaza border | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-border/ 32 32 Katz said to reverse security funding cuts for Gaza border communities, after backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-said-to-reverse-security-funding-cuts-for-gaza-border-communities-after-backlash/ Tue, 26 May 2026 21:37:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831180 Reported decision comes after local leaders and security coordinators warned the cuts would severely undermine safety of frontline towns

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]]> We were there. The Supreme Court did not tie the IDF’s hands on the Gaza border https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-were-there-the-supreme-court-did-not-tie-the-idfs-hands-on-the-gaza-border/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821768 Two former senior IDF officers: Baseless claims that the Court restricted open-fire rules before the October 7 attacks are merely a pretext to dodge a state commission of inquiry

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]]> Iranian cluster bombs kill Thai worker in Israel, 4 Palestinian women in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-cluster-bombs-kill-foreign-worker-in-central-israel-3-west-bank-palestinians/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:46:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3781682 Sirens activated 6 times overnight as north and central Israel inundated with missiles; Hezbollah fires at Gaza border area, in apparent first since renewing attacks on Israel from Lebanon

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 22 — IDF ramps up Hezbollah strikes as Iran supports proxy group https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-22-idf-ramps-up-hezbollah-strikes-as-iran-supports-proxy-group/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:24:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759465&preview=true&preview_id=3759465 Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses IDF strikes in Lebanon with Iran's Guards in region, USS Gerald Ford nearing Mediterranean, and far-right settlers enter Gaza

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]]> Israel reopens northern Gaza border crossing for humanitarian aid deliveries https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reopens-northern-gaza-border-crossing-for-humanitarian-aid-deliveries/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:17:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686995 Zikim was closed on September 12 during IDF operation to capture Gaza City and remained shut despite October 10 ceasefire, cutting off nearly all aid to the enclave's north

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]]> Brave actions by troops prevented greater losses at coastal outposts on Oct. 7 — probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/brave-actions-by-troops-prevented-greater-losses-at-coastal-outposts-on-oct-7-probe/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:36:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632313 At least 15 terrorists were killed as IDF countered the assault on Zikim shooting range and nearby military outposts with coordinated reinforcements; 11 soldiers were killed

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]]> Father and twin brother of fallen soldier join forces on the front line in his honor https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-and-twin-brother-of-fallen-soldier-join-forces-on-the-front-line-in-his-honor/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608690 When 19-year-old Ori Locker fell in combat on Oct. 7, his father, Eyal, and twin brother, Tamir, channeled their grief into action, choosing to serve together in the IDF reserves

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]]> ‘Don’t lose hope’: Families of hostages shout across Gaza border to loved ones https://www.timesofisrael.com/dont-lose-hope-families-of-hostages-shout-across-gaza-border-to-loved-ones/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:52:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3530700 Elkana Bohbot's uncle calls Hamas propaganda film of nephew 'obscene'; Yehuda Cohen, whose son Nimrod is also held in captivity, urges Trump to 'force Netanyahu to end this bloody war'

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]]> Open day at religious-secular kibbutz on Gaza border draws 20 families wanting to join https://www.timesofisrael.com/open-day-at-religious-secular-kibbutz-on-gaza-border-draws-20-families-wanting-to-join/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515522 Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, where members fought terrorists in deadly battles on October 7, is a 'microcosm of Israeli society' where decisions are reached by 'listening to one another'

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]]> IDF raises readiness along Gaza border, while ending civilian restrictions in north https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-raises-readiness-along-gaza-border-while-ending-civilian-restrictions-in-north/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 21:56:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3489718 Ramped-up preparedness on Gazan front comes amid talk of possible return to fighting, but not in response to concrete threat near border; no changes to instructions for civilians

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]]> IDF fires at Palestinians who approached northern Gaza border, three said killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-fires-at-palestinians-who-approached-northern-gaza-border-three-said-killed/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:36:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3478870 Defense Minister Israel Katz warns: 'Anyone who enters the buffer zone puts their life at risk'; separately, Gazan woman reportedly killed east of Khan Younis

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]]> Pain, determination and survivor guilt at Nova massacre site, a year after atrocity https://www.timesofisrael.com/pain-determination-and-survivor-guilt-at-nova-massacre-site-a-year-after-atrocity/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:48:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3392236 Thousands honor the victims of the Hamas onslaught at the location of the outdoor rave, as relatives say they must tell their loved ones' stories

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]]> Two Israeli civilians detained by IDF while trying to cross into Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-israeli-civilians-detained-by-idf-while-trying-to-cross-into-gaza/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:26:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3374728 Military says pair stopped in buffer zone before they can enter Gaza territory, motive for attempt to enter war-torn Strip unclear

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]]> Report: New IDF assessment shows some 6,000 Gazans invaded Israel on Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-new-idf-assessment-shows-some-6000-gazans-invaded-israel-on-oct-7/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:54:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3365483 Channel 12 says army data indicates 3,800 of the attackers were members of Hamas's elite Nukhba force

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]]> Hostage families symbolically breach fence near Gaza as they call out to loved ones https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostage-families-symbolically-breach-a-gaza-fence-as-they-call-out-to-loved-ones/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:58:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3363969 Captive's cousin says he's 'not sure it was the right decision' to heed army's call to turn back, pledges to be back with 'hundreds, thousands' next time

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