Hamas has been stockpiling weapons for decades in Gaza; almost every building has either weapons or other types of terrorist infrastructure inside.
Israel says civilians were not near Rafah strike • US destroys Houthi UAV • US considers sanctioning settlers disrupting humanitarian aid transport
Nations set to recognize Palestinian state • Netanyahu tells CNN there are no plans for Gaza settlements • Whistleblowers claim Gazan detainees abused in medical facilities
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon • Anti-Israel protests continue on US college campuses • Hamas gives positive sign for hostage deal
US will support sending munitions to Israel if bill passes successfully.
IDF reports that Hamas rocket launchers used to attack Israel were targeted by the IDF.
IDF takes over Gaza City's south, pushes Hamas out of Shejaia • IDF: Israel killed four senior Hamas brigade commanders, three left
About 3,300 attacks were carried out by fighter jets, approximately 860 raids were conducted by combat helicopters, and over 570 were performed by unmanned aerial vehicles.
In response to escalating violence in southern Israel, demand for personal protection gear, including fortified doors and self-defense weapons, has surged.
The Iron Dome received the Israel Defense Prize in 2012 and in recognition of his work, Gold was invited to light a torch in the 2015 annual Independence Day ceremony.