southern Israel

Gaza arson balloons cause 20 fires in one-day blitz

It is the largest number of fires started by the arson balloons in one day since the attacks became ubiquitous last spring.

By Marcy Oster June 27, 2019 1:38 pm

Israel shrinks Gaza fishing zone in response to fires set by incendiary balloons

The decision on Wednesday night to restrict the Gaza fishing zone to 10 nautical miles, came a day after the zone had been increased to 15 nautical miles.

May 23, 2019 7:48 am

More than 150 rockets from Gaza pound southern Israel

Israel responded with airstrikes on over 140 Hamas military targets in Gaza.

August 9, 2018 3:19 am

At least 17 fires sparked in one day by incendiary kites and balloons

July 8, 2018 7:41 am

Fiery ‘terror kites’ shake residents in southern Israel, but not their resolve to stay put

By Sam Sokol June 12, 2018 4:43 pm

Mortar shell explodes in kindergarten yard amid rocket barrage on Israel

May 29, 2018 7:53 am

Two rockets from Gaza strike southern Israel, damaging home

December 17, 2017 3:03 pm

Rockets fired from Gaza intercepted by Iron Dome anti-missile system

December 13, 2017 3:19 pm

US opens first military base on Israeli soil

September 18, 2017 4:45 pm

Israel strikes 2 Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack

June 27, 2017 7:15 am

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