The Latest Breaking News from Israel Katz

ANALYSIS: An immediate response to the attack by Palestinian militants in Jerusalem reflected the quiet heroism that Gazans show every day – but only extremists will benefit from the latest volley of violence, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Two Palestinian gunmen killed by security officer and passer-by

Hamas initially took 251 hostages into the enclave after its cross-border raid on southern Israeli communities

The ‘gates of hell are opening’ in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.

Israel has struck a high-rise building in Gaza City while ramping up an offensive in preparations to take over the city

The Israeli military destroyed a high-rise in Gaza City on Friday, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by Hamas ahead of Israeli forces' planned conquest of the urban hub.

Defence minister’s threat follows report of new missile launch from Yemen.

Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite atop a Shavit rocket on Sept. 2, which came as a surprise to some local residents, according to news reports.

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.