Cabinet minister:
Retaking Gaza? 'Not serious, immoral'
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says policy is to respond forcefully to Gaza rocket fire without getting into a war.

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says policy is to respond forcefully to Gaza rocket fire without getting into a war.

United Right chairman visits southern Israel, says he will demand that action be taken against Hamas.

Former US ambassador to the UN blasts international community's double standards as Israel is attacked by rockets.

PA organizations threaten to retaliate for Israeli "aggression" in Gaza.

State Department condemns rocket fire on southern Israel, calls for those responsible to stop the attacks.

US envoy condemns rocket fire on Israel, stresses US commitment to Israel's right to self-defense.

The United Hatzalah Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit are treating Israelis in the line of rocket fire for emotional stress.

58-year-old Moshe Agadi, father of 4, killed after rocket hits home in Ashkelon. IDF attacks 200 terrorist targets in Gaza.

MK Moti Yogev, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, responds to the escalation.

Turkish FM condemns Israel bombing of Turkish news agency offices in Gaza. UN coordinator: All sides must withdraw immediately.

IDF fighter jets attack a six-story building in the Rimal neighborhood of northern Gaza.

In the middle of a live broadcast from a home hit by a rocket, an Israeli journalist runs for shelter as 4 more rockets are fired.

Rocket hits bedroom of IDF soldier whose family 'luckily' spent longer than usual eating lunch.

Hospital says 80-year-old woman not in danger, undergoing surgery.

United Hatzalah volunteers say Israelis sustained injuries while running to bomb shelters, some were injured due to shockwave.

European Union calls for rocket fire on Israel 'to end immediately,' says both sides 'have the right to live in peace.'

Islamic Jihad publishes threat, video clip shows terrorists loading explosives onto rockets.

IDF attacks Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror targets in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

Rockets hit Hof Ashkelon home, injure 80-year-old woman in Kiryat Gat and 50-year-old man in Ashkelon.

IDF confirms a rocket was launched from Gaza and did not cause injuries or damage.

Despite Sunday rocket fire, Israel implementing ceasefire agreement with Gaza's Hamas, expanding fishing zone.

IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.

US envoy Jason Greenblatt calls for end to violence in Gaza.

Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.


Minister Bennett outlines program for dealing with Hamas. 'With regard to Gaza, there is something that can be done.'

Undaunted by security threats, new immigrants settle in Gaza periphery.

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein tells followers situation is dangerous, encourages them not to give up hope, and to continue praying.

Jewish Home chairman criticizes government's response to latest rocket fire.

Ambassador Danny Danon tell UN Security Council: If terrorism continues, Hamas leadership will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza.

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.


National Union Chairman Smotrich slams 'ceasefire' option: For every rocket shot, we must take down 40 buildings.'

PM lands in Israel, heads straight to Kirya army base for security consultation. Senior official: 'There is no agreement on ceasefire.'

Head of Gaza-area council in letter to residents: Area quiet since morning. Meeting with army later today for situational assessment.

IDF officer who was evicted from home in Sinai, Gush Katif, calls for unity, rebuilding of Jewish communities in Gush Katif.

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli says every attempt to reach understandings with Hamas will fail because Hamas wants conflict.

Finance Minister Kahlon says public wants leaders to back IDF, 'all options' should be on Cabinet's table.

Einav Carmi films herself with her dog in a bomb shelter as a rocket explodes nearby, providing glimpse into intensity of life near Gaza.


Minister Yuval Steinitz says 'nearly impossible' to fix Oslo, but past decade has been 'best ever' for Israel from a security standpoint.

Education Minister: 'Bombing an empty building and then feeling good as if this is what is deterring Hamas is nonsense - it does not work.'

Gaza terror groups promise Egypt that they won't escalate the situation, report says.

National Union chairman warns against agreeing to a ceasefire: That would be surrendering to a terrorist organization.

Israeli warplanes attack terror targets belonging to both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Schools in Gaza envelope will be closed on Tuesday.

Justice Minister discusses escalation with Hamas, makes clear that missiles aimed at Israel should not be accepted.

Gaza terrorists continue rocket barrage on south, even after reports of ceasefire.

PM Netanyahu speaks with reporters before leaving Washington for Israel.

Minister Naftali Bennett says Israel would make a mistake if it agrees to a ceasefire after Hamas imposed an escalation.

Gaza terrorist group denies Israel's claims it launched attack, suggest 'bad weather' may be responsible for accidental firing.

Diplomatic source tells Arutz Sheva: Response to rocket injuring seven likely to be similar to response to rocket landing near Tel Aviv.

Arab affairs analyst says rockets on central Israel 'not a mistake,' Egypt could help Israel 'dry up Hamas government.'

Grandfather of girl wounded in rocket attack says family was saved by 'huge huge miracle,' calls to send terrorists' families to Syria.

IDF calls up reservists, moves two brigades south, after rocket hits family home, wounding seven.

Sources within Hamas tell Egypt rocket attack which injured 7 in central Israel was not intentional, say they plan to probe incident.

Jewish Home's Rabbi Peretz slams Israel's acceptance of balloon terrorism, as New Right party pushes 'time for Min. Bennett to serve as DM.'

'Hamas is responsible for rocket attack, none of its leaders have immunity,' Finance Min. Kahlon says.

Rocket launcher was loaded, aimed, in preparation for future war, Hamas 'just as surprised' as Israel when missiles launched at Tel Aviv.

Egyptian official tells Hamas: 'You're endangering our lives,' 'blood of Gaza residents is on your hands.' Sinwar: We didn't fire anything.

IDF pilots who retaliated for attacks on Tel Aviv talk about their orders and attack. 'We did everything to allow you to sleep at night.'
