Eye on "Palestine"

Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for a a large-scale operation in the Gaza Strip, in case it receives the order, including a wide deployment of additional Iron Dome systems in the south.

"Let there be no doubt - BDS and its supporters are filthy anti-Semites."

"We are prepared for any scenario and our enemies would do well to understand this - now."

When JTA repeated the term Syrian Palestinian, it gave its approval to a regime of repression against an entire underclass of Syrian residents forever prevented by government fiat from attaining normalcy.

"They misunderstand us, and this could lead to a deterioration, at the end of which we would be back inside the Gaza Strip and they would realize they had made a mistake."

The attacks came in retaliation for numerous barrages of rocket attacks launched from Gaza at southern Israel.

Hamas attempted to justify its rocket attacks based on the IDF retaliation for Gaza's ongoing arson terror attacks.

The Code Red incoming rocket siren was triggered overnight repeatedlyTuesday after midnight.

Arab media reported the Izz a-Din al-Qassam military wing of Hamas claimed responsibility for Tuesday night's rocket fire at Israel.

"It is inconceivable that 150 people will sit for a full day to think about solutions and not come up with an idea that will help stop the burning of our fields."

Firefighting crews once again spent most of the day working the various fire sites.

According to Ma'an, the five "youths" approached the border fence to demonstrate, but the Israeli army opened fire on them.

Gaza border Israelis shared how much they resented the statements made to them by a military official that a harsh response would lead to war, so retaliations must remain tepid.

Two rockets landed within Israeli territory. A third rocket didn't clear the border and landed within Gaza territory, according to the IDF.

Three fires raged in the Kissufim Forest in the northwestern Negev; one erupted on the Gaza border.

Red Alert rocket sirens yanked Israeli families out of their beds at 4:40 am and again at around 5:15 am.

One has to consider whether any energy project for Gaza makes sense, given the proclivity of the enclave's ruling Hamas terrorist organization for destroying infrastructure intended to improve residents' lives.

The kibbutz is located very close to the Gaza border with the central Gaza community of Khan Younis, and relies a great deal on turkey and dairy farming.

Damage to Israeli agriculture is estimated at approximately $1.4 million so far, not including damage to forestland and the ecology.

“We are preparing a new plan to support Gaza-vicinity communities, similar to that which was implemented after operation Protective Edge.”

The terrorist network planned a bombing in Tel Aviv, attacks in Jerusalem, a bombing in the Itamar settlement and shooting attacks in the Samaria region.

This warning attack does not represent a change in the IDF's rules of engagement, since no decision has yet been made so far to personally harm the kite and balloon launchers.

Bishop said has been in communication with the PA Foreign Minister to make sure the money her country sends Ramallah—an estimated $43 million—will only be spent on good things.

Heniyeh blessed Tibi in honor of the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Police remind civilians to call the police if they come across an unknown kite or balloon.

Surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the crossing terminal.

PA Football Association head Jibril Rajoub not only fails to get soccer’s world governing body to suspend Israel, but ends up facing disciplinary proceedings over his incitement against Israel.

The Hamas attack would coincide with Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

"The leadership is still waiting for Hamas to respond if it wants to implement the understandings that were signed or not, that is, either to assume full responsibility as a de facto authority or to hand over everything in Gaza," al-Ahmad said.

Just before the kite had taken to the air, an IAF aircraft fired a warning shot at the squad and thwarted the attempt. The terrorists fled, leaving their kite behind.