Israeli troops withdraw to areas around Gaza border The Israel Defense Forces reportedly has withdrawn most of its troops from the Gaza Strip to areas around the border. August 3, 2014 8:49 am
U.S. officials: Soldier’s capture during cease-fire ‘barbaric’ Obama administration officials called Hamas’ apparent capture of an Israeli soldier in the hours a cease-fire was supposed to be in effect “barbaric” and “outrageous.” August 1, 2014 10:49 am
Five IDF troops die ahead of Gaza cease-fire deadline Five Israeli troops died in a mortar explosion near the border with Gaza, hours before a three-day cease-fire with Hamas was to go into effect. August 1, 2014 6:48 am
Tunnel vision: Why Hamas’ tunnels are the new front in the war with Israel By Uriel Heilman July 22, 2014 12:08 pm