September 25, 2016
10:40 pm

Illustrative. An IDF soldier from the 10th division looks through binoculars into Gaza from a nearby Israeli community on August 7, 2014. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

As Gaza spirals downward, the IDF watches, digs in for the next fight

Palestinians in the Strip facing growing economic despair, arrested reconstruction and no hope for the future, senior officer says

By Judah Ari Gross

September 14, 2016
1:48 pm

Illustration. Defense Ministry contractors monitor the transfer of supplies and goods into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Crossing on July 19, 2014. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Israeli trio accused of smuggling cars into Gaza

Vehicles intended for use by Hamas fighters would be broken down, hidden in shipments entering Strip, Shin Bet says

By Judah Ari Gross

September 10, 2016
6:53 pm

Mount Harif and the road running along the border between Israel and Egypt. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)

Israel ‘bracing for attack’ by IS in Sinai in next 6 months

Army official tells Telegraph terrorists on southern border are arming themselves with military vehicles, heavy weaponry ahead of likely assault

By Times of Israel staff

September 4, 2016
5:58 pm

Hamas naval commandos, seen in a still image from a propaganda video released by the terror group during Israel's Operation Protective Edge, in the summer of 2014. (Screen capture)

Gazan man accused of selling scuba gear to Hamas elite unit

Equipment allegedly intended for commando attacks included hundreds of flippers, masks and wet suits

By Times of Israel staff

August 10, 2016
4:43 pm

A smuggled shipment of commando knives intercepted by Israeli officials at the Kerem Shalom Border Crossing between Israel and Gaza on August 9, 2016 (Defense Ministry Crossing Authority)

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound shipment of commando knives

Border guards at crossing seize professional-grade blades concealed among tools, Defense Ministry says

By Tamar Pileggi

August 10, 2016
2:01 pm

Police outside of the Belgian Prime Minister's Office in Brussels on August 7, 2016. (AFP/Belga/Nicolas Maeterlinck)

Brussels-bound planes land safely following bomb threats

One aircraft said diverted to Toulouse, France; both inspected for suspicious items after passengers safely removed

By Sara Miller

July 14, 2016
6:29 am

A picture taken on July 13, 2016 shows buses received on the Palestinian side of the Israeli border terminal of Erez in the Gaza strip in the first such delivery since 2007 (AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS)

Gaza’s Erez crossing begins transfering goods

Kerem Shalom had been sole crossing for merchandise in past 9 years; officials say new policy will improve flow

By AFP

June 26, 2016
11:00 pm

A Palestinian farmer collecting watermelons in the southern Gaza Strip on May 9, 2015. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

In about-face, Gaza shuts tap on Israeli watermelons

After 3 days of importing the fruit, deal ends as Gaza farmers agree to sell local produce more cheaply

By Dov Lieber

June 22, 2016
2:56 am

Illustrative photo of a water melon stand by the side of the road, in the Southern Israeli town of Sderot, July 06, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Israeli watermelons delivered to Gaza, ending 8-year Palestinian ban

Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture allows produce into coastal enclave after local supplies dwindle

By Times of Israel staff

June 20, 2016
7:04 pm

A Border Crossing Authority inspector discovers a wet suit, believed to be en route to Hamas, hidden in a shipment of sporting goods to the Gaza Strip on June 20, 2016. (screen capture: Defense Ministry)

Israel seizes wet suits believed to be heading to Hamas

Scuba gear thought planned for sea-borne attack hidden in shipment of sporting goods sent by Palestinian Authority to Gaza Strip

By Judah Ari Gross

June 10, 2016
12:10 pm

A masked Hamas member carries a model of a rocket during a rally in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on December 12, 2014. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Hamas test-fires dozens of short-range rockets in Gaza

At least 30 projectiles launched, although not aimed at Israeli territory

By Judah Ari Gross and Times of Israel staff

May 26, 2016
11:29 am

Metal pipes and electric motors that were discovered by Israeli authorities en route to the Gaza Strip on May 26, 2016. (Defense Ministry)

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle metal pipes, motors into Gaza

Seized materials could have been used by Hamas for rocket and mortar production and tunnel construction, officials say

By Judah Ari Gross

May 5, 2016
2:40 am

IDF soldiers by the Gaza border, near Kibbutz Nir-Am, in Southern Israel, on January 13, 2016 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Hamas says Israeli troops operating in Gaza now pulling out

IDF will not comment on whether soldiers had been seeking tunnels inside Strip; air force strikes multiple Hamas targets

By Itamar Sharon

May 4, 2016
8:49 pm

Israeli soldiers stand by an armored personnel carrier near the Israel Gaza border, Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (AP photo/Tsafrir Abayov)

IAF warplanes hit Hamas targets in Gaza following mortar fire at IDF troops

No reports of injuries after strikes near Rafah; army speculates shelling of its troops may be response to border operation to find, destroy terror tunnels

By Ilan Ben Zion

May 2, 2016
11:47 pm

Palestinians arrive to cross into Gaza at the Erez Crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip on September 3, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

After 8 years, Israel to open Gaza’s Erez Crossing to commerce

Defense minister says move ‘will not happen tomorrow or the day after,’ but will help more goods enter Palestinian territory

By AFP and Times of Israel staff

Topic: Kerem Shalom Crossing

As Gaza spirals downward, the IDF watches, digs in for the next fight

Palestinians in the Strip facing growing economic despair, arrested reconstruction and no hope for the future, senior officer says

Israeli trio accused of smuggling cars into Gaza

Vehicles intended for use by Hamas fighters would be broken down, hidden in shipments entering Strip, Shin Bet says

Israel ‘bracing for attack’ by IS in Sinai in next 6 months

Army official tells Telegraph terrorists on southern border are arming themselves with military vehicles, heavy weaponry ahead of likely assault

Gazan man accused of selling scuba gear to Hamas elite unit

Equipment allegedly intended for commando attacks included hundreds of flippers, masks and wet suits

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound shipment of commando knives

Border guards at crossing seize professional-grade blades concealed among tools, Defense Ministry says

Brussels-bound planes land safely following bomb threats

One aircraft said diverted to Toulouse, France; both inspected for suspicious items after passengers safely removed

Gaza’s Erez crossing begins transfering goods

Kerem Shalom had been sole crossing for merchandise in past 9 years; officials say new policy will improve flow

In about-face, Gaza shuts tap on Israeli watermelons

After 3 days of importing the fruit, deal ends as Gaza farmers agree to sell local produce more cheaply

Israeli watermelons delivered to Gaza, ending 8-year Palestinian ban

Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture allows produce into coastal enclave after local supplies dwindle

Israel seizes wet suits believed to be heading to Hamas

Scuba gear thought planned for sea-borne attack hidden in shipment of sporting goods sent by Palestinian Authority to Gaza Strip

Hamas test-fires dozens of short-range rockets in Gaza

At least 30 projectiles launched, although not aimed at Israeli territory

Authorities foil attempt to smuggle metal pipes, motors into Gaza

Seized materials could have been used by Hamas for rocket and mortar production and tunnel construction, officials say

Hamas says Israeli troops operating in Gaza now pulling out

IDF will not comment on whether soldiers had been seeking tunnels inside Strip; air force strikes multiple Hamas targets

IAF warplanes hit Hamas targets in Gaza following mortar fire at IDF troops

No reports of injuries after strikes near Rafah; army speculates shelling of its troops may be response to border operation to find, destroy terror tunnels

After 8 years, Israel to open Gaza’s Erez Crossing to commerce

Defense minister says move ‘will not happen tomorrow or the day after,’ but will help more goods enter Palestinian territory

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