Israel closes Gaza border crossing after rocket fire: Army

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 13:42

Hardline Salafist militants in Gaza claimed similar rocket attacks last week, which were met with Israeli air strikes that caused no damage or casualties.

Won`t let Gaza rockets continue, says Israel

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 14:07

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says the military will not sit back while Palestinian militants attack southern Israel from Gaza.

Gaza militants `welcome` Obama by firing at Israel

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 14:06

On the second day of US President Barack Obama`s visit to the region, Israel police officials informed that Gaza militants fired two rockets at the southern reaches of the country.

Israel allows Gaza produce export

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 10:05

Israel Sunday allowed the export of strawberries, herbs and cherry tomatoes from the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said.

Britain and France may recall envoys to Israel: Report

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 14:25

Britain and France are mulling the option of recalling their envoys from Israel in protest against its decision to expand settlements, a media report said.

Gazans thank Iran for help in battling Israel

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 00:26

Residents of the Gaza Strip have plastered large billboards in key locations thanking Iran for its help during a recent eight-day battle against Israel.

`UK has historic responsibility to back Palestinians at UN`

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 17:02

The UK has a ‘historic responsibility’ to support an imminent Palestinian attempt to enhance its status at the United Nations, a senior official has said.

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak quits politics

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 15:44

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak announced his resignation on Monday, saying he was hanging his boots to spend more time with family.

Israel eases Gaza border restrictions after truce

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 21:45

Gaza residents said that Israel has eased some border restrictions as part of its truce with the Palestinian territory`s Hamas rulers, allowing farmers to visit land near its security fence.