Israel Seeks Immediate Resumption of Talks on Citizens Held in Gaza

Reuters
April 7, 2020 6:49 PM

JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) - Israel called on Tuesday for the immediate resumption of indirect talks on the return of two Israeli civilians and the remains of two soldiers held for years in Gaza, but the territory’s Islamist rulers Hamas dismissed the overture.

Terrorists Strike Their Own Building, Israel Blamed

Nic Rowan
November 13, 2019 12:15 PM

Prominent international organizations on Tuesday blamed Israel for a Palestinian rocket that hit the offices of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) in the Gaza Strip.

He Persisted

Column: Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving prime minister

Matthew Continetti
July 19, 2019 5:00 AM

On July 20, Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving prime minister. His first tenure lasted from 1996 to 1999. This second stint began in 2009. Bibi has won five elections since. The most recent victory, in April, was Pyrrhic. He failed to form a government. An unprecedented rematch is set for September.

Kushner on Middle East Plan: ‘We View Our Job as to Try’

Hopes to reduce Palestinian poverty rate by half

Reuters
June 22, 2019 6:00 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House senior adviser Jared Kushner spoke to Reuters Television exclusively in advance of the release of a U.S. economic plan for the Palestinian economy and surrounding countries to be unveiled at a workshop in Bahrain next week.

Islamic Jihad Blamed for Killing Gaza Infant With Misfired Rocket

Hamas’s Gaza Health Ministry initially blamed Israel

Israeli emergency personnel gather at the site of rocket attack in the southern Israeli town of Ashdod

Paul Crookston
May 7, 2019 3:40 PM

When a baby in Gaza tragically perished over the weekend, Palestinians blamed Israeli forces but Islamic Jihad has reportedly confirmed to the family that its own misfired rocket was responsible.

There’s Nothing Progressive About Terrorists Targeting Civilians—Except When Israelis Are the Victims

Aaron Kliegman
May 6, 2019 7:43 PM

Many Western progressives, including those in elected office, who claim to support peace, equality, and social justice, seem to think it is OK for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to launch rockets at Israeli civilians.

Iran’s Hand Behind the Latest Flare Up in Gaza, Israel

Iran meddling in Palestinian affairs, intensifying conflict

Matthew R.J. Brodsky
May 5, 2019 7:40 PM

The violent spasm from Hamas-run Gaza isn't just another episode in the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict or merely another incident in a cycle of violence in which the Palestinians are given no agency.

Unnerved by Gaza Protests, Hamas Attacks Israel

Jerusalem should consider quietly supporting the Palestinian protesters

Aaron Kliegman
March 26, 2019 6:23 PM

Hamas seems to be genuinely unnerved by the ongoing protests in Gaza, and may threaten conflict with Israel to distract from the domestic opposition.

Hamas, Netanyahu Agree: Now Is Not the Time for War in Gaza

Aaron Kliegman
March 15, 2019 3:27 PM

Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu can agree on one thing at least: now is not the time for a war in Gaza.

Rockets Fired From Gaza at Tel Aviv, Explosions Heard

Palestinians run through tear gas fumes during clashes following a demonstration along the border with Israel east of Gaza City

Reuters
March 14, 2019 4:13 PM

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip at the Tel Aviv area on Thursday, setting off sirens, and several explosions were heard, the Israeli military and witnesses said.