Israel and Hamas-ruled Gaza appear to be pulling back from the most serious escalation of cross-border fighting in months. Continue reading →

Israel rejected their report as “hostile, false and biased.” Continue reading →

Two Palestinians were killed and two others injured after Egyptian troops pumped toxic fumes into a smuggling tunnel in the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run Interior Ministry of Gaza. Continue reading →

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition crisis eased on Monday when a coalition partner backed off a demand to be given the defense ministry, making an early election less likely. Continue reading →

The Israeli government has been rocked by the resignation of its defence minister over a cease-fire agreement with Gaza militants. Continue reading →

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday in protest at a Gaza ceasefire that he called a “capitulation to terror.” Continue reading →

Experts say violence is escalating between Israel and Gaza because of a desire to save face after a botched operation became public. Continue reading →

The Israeli Defense Force is warning of rockets fired near Gaza Strip after a Hamas commander was allegedly killed in an Israeli raid. Continue reading →

The Palestinian Health Ministry said six people, including at least five militants, were killed and seven others wounded. Continue reading →

Gaza medics said that, in addition to the seven dead, around 140 others were wounded. Continue reading →