Israeli army has decided to close Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings to Gaza following an assessment of the security situation and the rockets launched towards Israel over the past week.
4 month agoAnother rocket hit failed to reach Israel, instead it damaged a UNRWA school in Beit Hanun, in northeastern Gaza
In addition to 2 Gaza rockets intercepted over college town of Sderot, an additional rocket struck open territory in Eshkol regional council.
4 month agoIsrael rocket attack: - 5 rockets fired from Gaza - 2 successfully intercepted - 3 land in open area - Multipe treated for shock
Sirens were heard in Shaar HaNegev Regional Council, Sdot Negev Regional Council, and Hof Ashkelon regional council. Reports of at least one interception over Sderot
4 month agoPalestinian protesters react to a stun grenade thrown by Israeli security forces during clashes in Ramallah on December 13, 2017, over US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Turkish President Erdoğan says U.S should reverse its decision on Jerusalem and asks "How can they take such a unilateral step?" Erdoağan says the destiny of Jerusalem cannot be left to a country that feeds on blood, that kills children and women
Erdogan: We call on the US administration to back down on the recent decision
Erdogan: We declared our posture to the whole world by saying "Jerusalem is our red line". Trump's declaration is of no value to us.
Erdogan: The recent U.S. decision is illegal and will not be acceptable for us
Erdogan: Washington has failed in mediation efforts in the peace process
The Islamic Summit calls on the United States to withdraw from the peace process
Nicolás Maduro: All acts committed by Israel are invalid and must be stopped
Draft Final Communiqué: The necessity of ending and securing the international protection of the Palestinians
Draft Final Statement of the Islamic Summit: We declare East Jerusalem the capital of the State of Palestine
King's address to Shura Council: "The Kingdom called for a political solution to the issues causing crisis in the region. foremost of which is restoration of the Palestinian people's legitimate rights, including right to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as capital"
Israeli Intelligence Minister Invites Saudi Crown Prince to Visit Israel
Armed Forces ready to help Palestinians: Malaysian defense minister
Saudi King denounces US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
4 month agoPakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets President of Palestine Mr. Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of OIC Summit on Al-Quds Al-Sharif in Istanbul
4 month agoIsraeli security forces arrest 3 members of terror organisation Hamas who planed to kidnap a setteler or a soldier "In the coming days"
Abbas: We demand the issuance of a resolution of the Security Council cancels decision of Trump to consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Abbas: Declaration of the Islamic Summit will recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian state
Abbas says the U.S can no longer have role in the peace process because it is biased in favour of Israel, Trump gave Jerusalem to Israel as if it was a city in the United states
4 month agoHere is Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro standing on the margin in OIC Family Photo for Jerusalem summit in Turkey.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Trump decision on Jerusalem is 'greatest crime'
Abbas: We demand Israel to free all Arab lands, like the Lebanese and Syrian territories
Update: The rocket that was fired last night from Gaza was located this morning near the Israeli village of Netiv Ha'asara, overnight the Israeli army hit an Hamas terror site in the Gaza strip in retaliation
Abbas: Britain volunteered with United States to provide the lands of Palestine for the "Zionist movement"
Erdogan: We call on the United States to reverse its provocative decision on Jerusalem
4 month agoPresident Erdoğan says "Trump's decision on Jerusalem is blow dealt on our civilization" and thanks Pope Francis, Jewish people with common sense. Erdogan says Jerusalem is Turkey's red line, calls to speed up process of including Palestine in international bodies
Erdogan: It is time to recognize the state of Palestine to change the equations on the ground
Erdogan: We condemn Israel's practices against Palestinian civilians in Jerusalem
Erdogan: As long as there is no just solution to the Palestinian issue, we can not talk about peace in the world
Erdogan: power is having right and not in the possession of missiles and airplanes.
4 month agoTurkish President Erdoğan hosts OIC meeting on Jerusalem in Istanbul, says Israel is a state of terror and occupation, Israel has been rewarded for its terror actions with U.S decision on Jerusalem
Erdogan: Maps since 1947 reveal that Israel is a state of occupation and a state of terrorism
4 month agoPicture of the rocket launched from Gaza last night towards Israel and which landed in open territory. Israeli army struck Hamas targets overnight in response
Erdogan: Istanbul is sister of Jerusalem and We are here to examine the violations that affect Jerusalem
US should review its decision for declaring Jerusalem as Isreal's capital, says @KhawajaMAsif
Turkey says world must recognise East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital
Overnight, the Israeli army arrested 32 Palestinians suspected of rock throwing and other acts of what it calls "popular terrorism," including Hamas bigwig Sheikh Hassan Yousef (for the umpteenth time)
The Israeli army and Israeli Security Services have arrested Sheikh Hassan Yousef, Hamas official in the West Bank (He's also the father of Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as "Son of Hamas" or the "Green Prince", who was recruited as a spy for Israel's Shin Bet before defecting)
IDF:In response to the rocket fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel earlier today, the IAF targeted a Hamas military compound in the southern Gaza Strip
4 month agoMembers of Hamas's military wing in Gaza Strip today.
Heavy explosion reported in Rafah city near the border with Gaza
IDF: Earlier today, suspects suspiciously approached troops near the security fence adjacent to Ariel and attempted to damage the fence. One suspect appeared to pull out a knife. In response to the threat, troops fired towards the suspect who was injured and taken for medical treatment
Umm Al-Fahm, northern Israel: Activists protest against MoD Liberman's call to boycott Arab businesses in Wadi Ara
4 month agoIsraeli ambassador to Germany @JIssacharoff discusses the anti-Israel protests in Berlin: "I think that the burning of the flag is like burning one's own integrity and should be condemned in a very profound way," he says
Swedish PM: 'Sweden has an anti-Semitism problem'