JERUSALEM — The Israeli military says it has carried out airstrikes on militant sites in Gaza overnight in response to machine gun fire that hit a building in the Israeli city of Sderot. The army said Thursday that planes bombarded … Read More
Jerusalem Day revelers questioned for violating visitation rules at contested holy site, as security forces prepare for afternoon flag march in Old City. Jews and Muslims clashed Sunday morning on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, with police detaining … Read More
At least three of the 52 Palestinians reportedly killed Monday in clashes ahead of the Jerusalem opening of the U.S. Embassy to Israel were “armed terrorists” caught trying to plant a bomb near the Gaza border fence, Israel’s military said. … Read More
Palestinians evacuate an injured protester during clashes with Israeli security forces near the Gaza border fence on April 13, 2018 MAHMUD HAMS (AFP) At least 33 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces since the protests kicked off … Read More
The Israeli army will try to minimize the number of Palestinian casualties and avoid a larger conflict in Gaza, but defends the use of live fire for fears of a massive breach of the aging border fence. A drone photo … Read More
Rami Hamdallah, the head of the Palestinian Authority, was scheduled to speak at a waste plant opening in Gaza when the incident occurred. A Palestinian Authority leader has accused rival Hamas of responsibility. Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah survived an … Read More
The Trump administration should publicly warn Russia and Iran that the United States will respond forcefully to future threats in Syria. The February 10 military clash between Iran and Israel ushered in a new phase of the Syrian war. Iran … Read More
Hamas sees ’95 percent’ chance of confrontation with Israel, Al Hayat reports, but sources say Hamas is attempting to ratchet up debate about the humanitarian crisis in the Strip A Palestinian demonstrator prepares to hurl a burning tire at Israeli … Read More
–Al-Qaida condemns Trump’s Jerusalem move, calls for action –Nasrallah calls for support of new Palestinian intifada Two rockets fell inside the Gaza Strip but set off sirens in Hof Ashkelon and Sha’ar HaNegev regional councils. A third fell in an … Read More