Gaza

How the Idea of Return Has Shaped the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict for 70 Years

The Great March of Return in Gaza is a sign that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is returning to its roots.

By Nathan Thrall May 14, 2018

Israelis and Palestinians Brace for More Violence After Clash Along Gaza Border

Violence broke out on March 30 when an estimated 30,000 Palestinians gathered at the border between Israel and Gaza for an event that was billed as the first day of a six-week protest against the...

By Abigail Abrams April 5, 2018

Israel's Next War Could Be Fought Underground

The region is still recovering from the 2014 conflict in Gaza, but Israel is worried about underground tunnels being built by Hamas

By Kate Shuttleworth/Kibbutz Nir Am, Israel February 22, 2016

Gaza Could Become 'Uninhabitable' by 2020, U.N. Says

"Reconstruction efforts are extremely slow relative to the magnitude of devastation," the report said

By Jack Linshi September 1, 2015

You Really Can't Tell Your Terrorists Without a Scorecard

Shootouts between four Mideast terrorist groups reveal what the label obscures

By Karl Vick June 3, 2015

Watch Banksy's Two-Minute Gaza Video

Several of Banksy's latest graffiti pieces are highlighted

By Sabrina Toppa February 26, 2015

The ICC Won't Prosecute Israel for Gaza Flotilla Raid

"An investigation into this incident would not be of ‘sufficient gravity’ to justify further action"

By Helen Regan November 7, 2014

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of War Crimes

Israel says it is conducting its own investigations

By Conal Urquhart November 4, 2014

Malala Donates $50,000 Toward Reconstruction of Gaza Schools

Donation will aid U.N. agency

By Eliana Dockterman October 29, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: October 21

1. After another war, it seems more clear that the Israeli siege of Gaza continues through "inertia." By Itamar Sha’altiel in +972 2. A new project looks to inspire a generation to bold new scientific...

By The Aspen Institute October 21, 2014

Kerry Pledges $212 Million in U.S. Aid to Gaza

The funds will help the region rebuild following a destructive 50-day war this summer

By Nolan Feeney October 12, 2014

The Hardest First Day: Gaza Kids Return to School

Watch as two teenagers brought TIME along on their first day of school after seven weeks of war

By Jon Gerberg September 29, 2014

U.N. Announces Deal to Rebuild Gaza

“We must fundamentally change the dynamics in Gaza,” U.N. envoy says

By Helen Regan September 17, 2014

German Chancellor Vows to Fight Surge in Anti-Semitism

"It pains me when I hear that young Jewish parents ask whether they should raise their children in Germany"

By Helen Regan September 15, 2014

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Reached

Truce ends the seven-week war, but it's an open question whether longer-term political talks will resume

By Ilene Prusher / Jerusalem August 26, 2014

I Figured Out Why I Hate the Ice Bucket Challenge

I shudder to think what Americans look like dumping freezing cold water over our heads while so much of the world is plunged into acute suffering, and I can tell you exactly why

By Sarah Miller August 26, 2014

Hopes for a Cease-Fire Rise as the Gaza War Drags On

The Gaza war has reached its eighth week, and people on both sides keep dying. But there are reports of a potential truce

By Ilene Prusher / Jerusalem August 25, 2014

Hopes of Prolonged Truce Fade as Gaza Conflict Reignites

Talks in Cairo collapse after rockets are fired from Gaza into Israel

By David Stout August 20, 2014

Israel-Gaza Fighting Resumes

Renewed rocket fire from the Gaza strip was met with Israeli airstrikes Tuesday, as Egypt negotiations were called off

By Ilene Prusher / Jerusalem August 19, 2014

Out of Gaza Conflict, Iran and Hamas Are Back Together

Iran and Hamas were once tightly allied, but the Syrian war drove them apart. Now, after the Gaza conflict, the two sides are making up

By Kay Armin Serjoie August 19, 2014

Most Israeli Jews Say Gaza Offensive Was Justified

A poll of Israeli public opinion in the aftermath of the ground invasion of Gaza finds overwhelming approval of the military operation among Israeli Jews. A total of 92% of Israeli Jews agreed that Operation...

By Mirren Gidda August 19, 2014

Israeli Left Finds Itself Isolated After Gaza War

Polls show that most Israelis supported the launch of Operation Protective Edge

By Mirren Gidda August 18, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: August 15

1. 1,000 new visas is a good start, but to continue building trust, the U.S. must further expand the visa program for Afghans assisting ISAF at great risk. By Jordan Larson in Vice 2. It's...

By The Aspen Institute August 15, 2014

The Accidental War in Gaza

Entrenched interests drove Hamas and Israel to their deadliest impasse

By Karl Vick August 14, 2014

Remembering Simone Camilli

The video journalist was killed, along with a Palestinian translator, on Wednesday as they were reporting on the conflict in Gaza

By Francesca Trianni August 13, 2014

Clock Ticks on Cease-Fire

A 72-hour cease-fire is set to end Wednesday night

By Ilene Prusher / Jerusalem August 13, 2014

U.N. Names Gaza War-Crimes Panel

George Clooney's fiancée Amal Alamuddin was one of three tapped to investigate international-law violations in Gaza, but she says she can't join the team

By Nolan Feeney August 11, 2014

#LightBoxFF: Loulou d'Aki's Daily Diary of Destruction in Gaza

Loulou d'Aki has spent the last few years documenting life inside Gaza. When Israel launched Operation Protective Edge last month, the Swedish freelance photographer started using Instagram to share the "horrific, emotional, sad and appalling stories" she encounters

By Olivier Laurent August 8, 2014

Hamas Will Continue Fight

“We are ready for a long war”

By Noah Rayman August 7, 2014

Israelis Unhappy to See Military 'Surprised' Again

A high Israeli troop death toll in Gaza, with inconclusive results, reminds some of a "severe sense of failure" after a 2006 ground war

By Michael Crowley August 6, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: August 6

1. There is another war raging over Gaza: How social media helps people personalize propaganda. By Gilad Lotan in Medium 2. A Boston battle over a supermarket chain is highlighting a deepening divide over corporate...

By The Aspen Institute August 6, 2014

No Easy Answers to Charges of War Crimes in Gaza

Experts on both sides say there were, but proving it will be hard and prosecuting even harder

By Mirren Gidda August 5, 2014

Why the U.K.'s Faith Minister Resigned Over Gaza

Her choice is bold and dramatic, and it sends a strong statement that political will requires moral courage.

By Elizabeth Dias August 5, 2014

Anne Frank Documentary to Include Israel-Gaza Footage

The director hopes the film can foster understanding between Palestinians and Israelis

By Nolan Feeney August 4, 2014

Olive Groves in the West Bank Have Become a Battleground. That's Why Volunteers Come From Around the World to Help at Harvest Time

Gaza Border Becomes Scene of Death as U.S. Opens Embassy in Jerusalem

Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 58

This Is How Gaza Became Contested Territory