The Grim Lessons of “Protective Edge”

Israel’s long-term strategy against Hamas will not bring clear, satisfying victories, but attrition is its only viable option.
War Crimes Filed Against Hamas in the Hague

An Israeli civil rights group has filed a complaint in the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague against Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal over the July-August murders of 38 Gazan civilians.
Brand Israel After The Gaza War

Operation Protective Edge between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs was different than any other war in recent history.
Hamas Was Defeated – Until the Next Time

Hamas has been defeated, but not destroyed. Its destruction was not the goal of Israel’s military campaign.
Israel’s Economy: Stunned But Still Strong

Despite the numerous setbacks suffered in Operation Protective Edge, Israel’s economy remains resilient.
Hamas: Ceasefire ‘Paves Way to Liberate Palestine’ (VIDEO)

Fifty days after the start of Operation Protective Edge, Israel and Hamas announced an unlimited ceasefire.
Last IDF Soldier Killed in Protective Edge Laid to Rest

The body of 1st Sgt. Shachar Shalev was laid to rest Monday afternoon in the cemetery in Hipsin.
The Unfinished War

Israel must use whatever means it has to scuttle US attempts to pass any resolution related to Gaza at UN Security Council.
Newborn Son of Injured IDF Soldier Receives Royal Welcome

In early august, Yehuda Yitzchak HaYisraeli was injured in a firefight in Rafiach in Gaza as part of Operation Protective Edge. He was critically injured, and has been recovering in the ICU in Soroka hospital for the past month. HaYisraeli was injured by a piece of flying shrapnel which penetrated his skull. He was injured […]
66th IDF Soldier Dies of Wounds Incurred During ‘Protective Edge’

Sgt. Shahar Shalev, aged 20, a fighter in the elite IDF Paratrooper Recon Unit, died on Sunday of wounds he incurred during Operation Protective Edge.