Operation protective edge

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement denying the publication, stating the report was based on "false briefings by political elements trying to harm the Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.
Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.

May her memory be a blessing: 30 days after Zehava Shaul's passing, we recall her lessons - opinion

Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel (L-R).

On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank

IDF soldiers complete an operation to seal the underground tunnel in which the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin were held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. June 29, 2026.

IDF seals 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel where murdered soldier Hadar Goldin's remains were held


FIDF Western Gala in Beverly Hills Raises Record $60 Million

It came as no surprise at the end of the evening $60 million had been pledged – the largest amount ever for the charitable organization at a single event.

(From left to right) Andy Garcia, Fran Drescher, Dr. Miriam Adelson, Gerard Butler, Sheldon G. Adelson, Haim and Cheryl Saban, Katharine McPhee, David Foster with IDF Soldiers at the FIDF Western Region Gala

Know Comment: A draw with Hamas is strategically unsatisfactory

If Israel gets dragged into another round of warfare with Hamas this weekend or next, we need to ask whether the cabinet will authorize enough force to beat down Hamas for a longer period of time.

A Palestinian woman shouts slogans during a March of Return protest at the border fence between Israel and Gaza, east of Gaza City August 31, 2018.

On this day: Gilad Shalit Released from Hamas captives

When one Israeli became worth 1,027 Palestinian prisoners.

Gilad Shalit 521

John Kerry vents frustration over working with Netanyahu in new book

Kerry writes that he lost trust in the Israeli PM.

Kerry, Netanyahu in Tel Aviv July 23

Amnesty International concerned over arms supplied to Israel, Saudi Arabia

“The Arms Trade Treaty states clearly that arms exports are prohibited if there is a real risk of them contributing to human rights violations."

A child walks around a fake tank parked outside the US embassy during a protest held by Amnesty International in Mexico City.

Goldin family appeals to media to stop using anonymous sources

Leah and Simha Goldin wrote on Monday: “In recent months, the Israeli media has published articles and analyses that contradict the family’s stance.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

Israel making ‘great strides’ to Gaza operation, minister says

"It is clear that after four years of quiet since Operation Protective Edge residents are back in an unacceptable situation."

IDF FORCES operate inside the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge

400 IDF soldiers return medals received in Operation Protective Edge

IDF veterans protested outside Netanyahu’s residence marking four years since the military operation against Hamas in Gaza.

An Israeli soldier from the Nahal Brigade carries equipment after returning to Israel from Gaza August 5, 2014

Goldin, Shaul families challenge gov’t, Hamas

Zehava Shaul, Oron’s mother, told the conference she believes the time has come for Israeli and Gazan leaders to come to a solution in the case.

 THE PARENTS and twin brother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin announce their intent to petition the High Court of Justice to force the government to do more to get Hamas to release the remains of their son. (Flash90)

PM at Protective Edge memorial: ‘There is no existence without sacrifice’

The prime minister said that one of the goals of Hamas during the 2014 war was to isolate Israel internationally.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremony marking Operation Protective Edge, July 3, 2018