Operation defensive edge

IDF closes largest war crimes probe of 2014 Gaza war

Up to 70 Palestinian civilians were killed in the incident.

AUGUST 15, 2018|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Rocket fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel. [File]

A man holds a picture of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during celebrations after Hamas said it reached a deal with Palestinian rival Fatah, in Gaza City October 12, 2017

Analysis: Will Israel hold Abbas responsible for Hamas attacks?

Most analysts contend that Hamas will not lay down its arms, as called for by PA President Mahmoud Abbas as a precondition for assuming control over the enclave.

OCTOBER 17, 2017|ByCHARLES BYBELEZER/THE MEDIA LINE

IDF soldiers take part in Operation Protective Edge

What are the aftershocks of the Comptroller's 2014 Gaza War report?

Although the Comptroller’s Report hit Netanyahu hard, he is definitely not yet down for the count.

MARCH 3, 2017|ByGIL HOFFMAN

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Naftali Bennet

Netanyahu admits he can't fire Bennett, Liberman due to 'Israel's system of gov't'

Netanyahu told reporters Wednesday that due to "Israel's system of government," ministers who criticize his management of the government would face little recourse.

AUGUST 25, 2016|ByJPOST.COM STAFF

Four IDF soldiers killed in mortar shell attack near Gaza border

IDF released the names of four troops killed in attack; fifth soldier killed in combat.

JULY 29, 2014ByYAAKOV LAPPIN

Fallen soldier’s US family prays at Western Wall

Family of slain American-Israeli soldier Max Steinberg visits Jerusalem holy site for first time since arriving in Israel to bury their son.

JULY 28, 2014ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD, JTA

Stuart Steinberg, father of fallen Golani Brigade sharpshooter Max Steinberg, prays at the West.

BOI compares estimated cost of Protective Edge to Second Lebanon War

2006 war cost the economy about .5% of GDP; Bank of Israel says data on economic impact of current operation not yet available.

JULY 28, 2014ByNIV ELIS

IDF Captain Liad Lavi laid to rest

Israel 42nd fallen soldier laid to rest in military section of Meitar cemetery; former Paratrooper described as ambitious, much loved.

JULY 28, 2014ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Drora, the mother of fallen IDF soldier Liad Lavi cries during his funeral in Meitar near Beersheba July 28, 2014.

Hamas spokesperson: We did not agree to extension of cease-fire until midnight

Israel earlier agreed to extension of 12 hour humanitarian cease-fire that began at 8:00 a.m. for an additional four hours; three rockets fired at Israel just after 8 p.m.

JULY 26, 2014ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH, REUTERS

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and France's Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, in Paris July 26, 2

Diplomats convene in Paris, call for extension of 12-hour Gaza cease-fire

Israel is leaning towards extending truce so long as IDF can continue its work against the tunnels, unnamed Israeli gov't source says.

JULY 26, 2014ByREUTERS

Talks on comprehensive truce continue as Israel, Gaza observe temporary cease-fire

Kerry, various int'l diplomats in Paris for talks on reaching deal to end fighting between Israel, Hamas; Turkish FM reportedly flew to Qatar, where he was expected to meet Doha-based Hamas leader Mashaal.

JULY 26, 2014ByJPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Paris July 26, 2014.

Analysis: Stage three of Operation Protective Edge looms

Following the entry of ground forces, next up in the IDF's campaign in Gaza, if the military should launch it, will be the systematic destruction of Hamas’s military assets across the Strip.

JULY 25, 2014ByYAAKOV LAPPIN