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Security Forces Mobilized in Jerusalem as Unrest Builds

Rioting overnight, Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage' prompts crackdown on terrorism in the capital; Temple Mount access restricted.

Security Forces Mobilized in Jerusalem as Unrest Builds

US to Pressure Israel, Hamas into Extending Truce

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns to travel to Cairo, push for extension of 72-hour 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza.

US to Pressure Israel, Hamas into Extending Truce

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IDF Attacks 120 Terror Targets Overnight

Targets include Islamic Jihad operations room, key rocket launchers; soldiers wait on the ready in event ceasefire breaks.

IDF Attacks 120 Terror Targets Overnight

Thousands Attend Pro-Israel Rally in Paris

Paris Jewish community holds first major pro-Israel rally since the start of Operation Protective Edge.

Thousands Attend Pro-Israel Rally in Paris

Egypt Invites Israel and PA for Truce Talks

Egypt invites Israel and the Palestinian Authority to send delegates to Cairo for truce talks, after both sides agreed to ceasefire.

Egypt Invites Israel and PA for Truce Talks

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

U.S.-U.N. ceasefire deal. Washington has more questions. More Tanach learning. Singers meet wounded soldiers.

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Five Soldiers Killed Near the Border with Gaza

Five soldiers killed by mortars and rockets fired at them near the border. 61 soldiers killed so far in Operation Protective Edge.

Five Soldiers Killed Near the Border with Gaza

White House Welcomes Ceasefire, Calls for Long-Term Truce

White House says it strongly supports the three-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges "restraint" until it begins.

White House Welcomes Ceasefire, Calls for Long-Term Truce

Pentagon: Too Many Civilians Have Been Killed in Gaza

Pentagon says Israel should do more to minimize civilian casualties.

Pentagon: Too Many Civilians Have Been Killed in Gaza

Hamas Agrees to 72-Hour Ceasefire

Hamas spokesman says the movement agrees to 72-hour ceasefire, provided that Israel observes it as well.

Hamas Agrees to 72-Hour Ceasefire

Security Council Calls for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

UN Security Council renews an appeal for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Security Council Calls for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

Hamas Fires Rockets Following Ceasefire Announcement

Salvo of rockets fired towards Shfela region. Iron Dome intercepts two.

Hamas Fires Rockets Following Ceasefire Announcement

Kerry: Israel and Hamas Agreed to 72-Hour Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Friday morning, according to Secretary of State Kerry.

Kerry: Israel and Hamas Agreed to 72-Hour Ceasefire

State Department: Kerry Has 'Made Progress' in Ceasefire Bid

State Department says Kerry has "made some progress" in talks to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, but "we're not there yet".

State Department: Kerry Has 'Made Progress' in Ceasefire Bid

Officer Entered Tunnel, Prevented Body Snatching

A Paratrooper battalion commander noticed a terrorist dragging a body into a tunnel and took action.

Officer Entered Tunnel, Prevented Body Snatching

MK Feiglin: Take Gaza, Pay People to Leave

Maverick Likud MK spells out his solution for the Gaza terror problem.

MK Feiglin: Take Gaza, Pay People to Leave

White House Blames Israel for UNRWA School Deaths

'Little doubt' Israeli artillery killed 16 people at a UN school in Gaza, says US. Israel says it could not have been the culprit.

White House Blames Israel for UNRWA School Deaths

Putting Israel's Self-Defense in Context

Putting Israel's Self-Defense in Context

British Ex-Deputy PM: Gaza a Concentration Camp

Israel’s actions are war crimes and Gaza is a ghetto whose residents can't escape bombings, says John Prescott.

British Ex-Deputy PM: Gaza a Concentration Camp

US Says Obama Transcript 'Complete Cr*p'

Unprecedentedly rude language in State Department briefing on 'crazy' Israeli criticism of John Kerry.

US Says Obama Transcript 'Complete Cr*p'

Pro-Palestinian Thugs Threaten Israeli Store in Manchester

Kedem cosmetics store a focal point for anti-Semitic violence; owners face death threats over operation in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian Thugs Threaten Israeli Store in Manchester

Israeli Hasbara Animation: Welcome to Gaza Heights

Enjoy a short animated tour of Gaza Heights, the most tranquil neighborhood in the Strip.

Israeli Hasbara Animation: Welcome to Gaza Heights

US Restocks Israel with Mortar Shells, Hand Grenades

IDF requested additional ammunition to restock its dwindling supplies, and the US approved the sale three days later.

US Restocks Israel with Mortar Shells, Hand Grenades

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Hitler-Like Fascism'

Turkish prime minister keeps up hysterical anti-Israel rhetoric, says Israel 'keeping Hitler's spirit alive' through Gaza operation.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Hitler-Like Fascism'

Six Injured, Three Seriously, in Mortar Attack

The mortar struck the Eshkol region. Earlier, residents of Shaar Hanegev were warned of a possible infiltration. Man injured in Kiryat Gat.

Six Injured, Three Seriously, in Mortar Attack

Joan Rivers' 'You're All Insane': the Remix

Israeli video editor takes veteran entertainer's comments on Protective Edge to new levels.

Joan Rivers' 'You're All Insane': the Remix

Kerry Still 'Hopeful' For Ceasefire - But Not Sure When

On visit to India US Secretary of State John Kerry says he's still optimistic for a truce, though fighting shows no signs of abating.

Kerry Still 'Hopeful' For Ceasefire - But Not Sure When

Report: Netanyahu Lashes Out at Critical Ministers

'Criticism from home during a war is intolerable,' the Prime Minister reportedly stated to several ministers.

Report: Netanyahu Lashes Out at Critical Ministers

Hamas Planned War for Months in Advance, Says IDF

Senior Southern Command officer says IDF was aware that pace of tunnel digging was tripled in February, was not surprised by them.

Hamas Planned War for Months in Advance, Says IDF

What if Rockets were Fired from 'The West Bank'?

A rocket from Gaza at Ben Gurion airport disrupted air traffic, but terrorists in Samaria would have a much clearer shot if Israel left.

What if Rockets were Fired from 'The West Bank'?

Watch: Tunnel Shafts Found Inside Mosque

IDF soldiers take viewers on tour of a mosque from hell in Gaza.

Watch: Tunnel Shafts Found Inside Mosque

Video: 12 Examples of Hamas Firing Rockets from Civilian Areas

Aerial footage confirms Hamas hides among innocents - amplifying opportunities to blame misfires on Israel.

Video: 12 Examples of Hamas Firing Rockets from Civilian Areas

Calls Grow to Upgrade Operation Protective Edge to 'War' Status

Still just an 'operation,' calls for IDF action in Gaza to be 'upgraded' to a war, so more people can get compensated for losses.

Calls Grow to Upgrade Operation Protective Edge to 'War' Status

Watch: IDF Forces Kill Terrorist in Underground Battle

Army releases footage from gun battle inside one of Hamas's vast 'terror tunnels' in Gaza.

Watch: IDF Forces Kill Terrorist in Underground Battle

Calls to Stop Destruction of Community Honoring Murdered Teens

Homes for five families, built to honor the memories of three murdered Israeli teens, are in danger of demolition.

Calls to Stop Destruction of Community Honoring Murdered Teens

As War Rages, Nine Years Since Gush Katif Expulsion to be Marked

Event to mark nine-years since Gaza ethnically-cleansed of Jewish population, as warnings of Hamas takeover now painfully clear.

As War Rages, Nine Years Since Gush Katif Expulsion to be Marked

Holland: Two Arrested for Chanting 'Death to the Jews'

Arab men arrested for incitement during anti-Israel rally; Jewish woman targeted in firebombing as anti-Semitism soars.

Holland: Two Arrested for Chanting 'Death to the Jews'

IDF Eliminates Tunnel Terorrists in Israel, Gaza

Hamas continues to use tunnels to attack Israelis; on Thursday, troops eliminated another terrorist who tried to do just that.

IDF Eliminates Tunnel Terorrists in Israel, Gaza

Why Hamas is Still Holding Out

Why Hamas is Still Holding Out

Netanyahu Vows: We Won't Stop Until the Job is Done

PM says 'with or without ceasefire' the IDF will detroy Hamas terror tunnels; operation just 'the first step' in demilitarization of Gaza.

Netanyahu Vows: We Won't Stop Until the Job is Done

Turkish 'Humanitarian Aid' to Gaza: Ball-Bearings, Cement Mixers

Is Turkey supporting war against Israel? Customs officials seize 'humanitarian' aid, fear suspicious cargo destined for Hamas.

Turkish 'Humanitarian Aid' to Gaza: Ball-Bearings, Cement Mixers

Government Demolishes Homes of IDF Soldiers Fighting in Gaza

Homes belonging to soldiers near the Samarian village of Kfar Tapuach torn down even as they served their country, some in Gaza.

Government Demolishes Homes of IDF Soldiers Fighting in Gaza

Iranian 'Qods Force' General Scoffs at Calls to Disarm Hamas

Secretive leader of elite Revolutionary Guard force says terrorists should only disarm when Israel 'in the graveyard'.

Iranian 'Qods Force' General Scoffs at Calls to Disarm Hamas

Eye on Education: As the War Continues

Eye on Education: As the War Continues

Eldad to Israeli Students: Boycott Leftist Professors

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad has a message for Isreali students: Just say no to leftist professors

Eldad to Israeli Students: Boycott Leftist Professors

Despite Risks, PA Says Its Ready to Join ICC

While the PA could pursue claims against Israel, Israel could do the same against the PA - and make a better case, many legal experts say.

Despite Risks, PA Says Its Ready to Join ICC

IDF Calls Another 16,000 Reserve Soldiers to Service

In what may be a sign that the IDF operation in Gaza is expanding, 16,000 more reservists are being called up for service.

IDF Calls Another 16,000 Reserve Soldiers to Service

Obama's Walter Cronkite Moment

Obama's Walter Cronkite Moment

Watch: IDF Finds Terror Tunnel in Gaza Mosque

Hamas does not only use schools to store weapons and launch rockets, as the IDF discovered.

Watch: IDF Finds Terror Tunnel in Gaza Mosque

Harper: Hamas is Responsible for Loss of Life in Gaza

Canada's Prime Minister says Hamas - not Israel - should be blamed for the heavy loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Harper: Hamas is Responsible for Loss of Life in Gaza

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Three soldiers killed. Terror tunnel in a mosque. Rivlin's letter to Obama. Summer camp for kids from the south.

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

IDF Soldiers Were Killed in Booby-Trapped UN Building

Three IDF soldiers killed when explosives detonated within a booby-trapped UN building in Gaza. UNRWA yet to comment.

IDF Soldiers Were Killed in Booby-Trapped UN Building

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Senate passes a resolution that states the its support of Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Ceasefire

Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza, leaves several hours later.

Israeli Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Ceasefire

Abbas Declares Gaza a 'Humanitarian Disaster Area'

PA Chairman urges UN to adopt the necessary measures for declaring Gaza a disaster area.

Abbas Declares Gaza a 'Humanitarian Disaster Area'

Israel Blamed and Condemned for Shelling UN School

UNRWA blasts Israel for shelling one of its schools in Gaza. IDF says initial investigation shows rockets were fired from the school.

Israel Blamed and Condemned for Shelling UN School

Pro-Israel Rally in Milan Fights Misconceptions Over War

'Violence does not make you pro-Palestinian, it makes you pro-violence,' protestor notes.

Pro-Israel Rally in Milan Fights Misconceptions Over War

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Three IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza; 27 Wounded

Cleared for publication: Bloody day in Gaza after three IDF soldiers killed; details, all three names now released.

Three IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza; 27 Wounded

Peres Calls to End Gaza Campaign, Evokes Outrage

Former President Shimon Peres evokes outrage when he says the operation in Gaza "has run its course".

Peres Calls to End Gaza Campaign, Evokes Outrage

MK Urges Israel to Finish Operation 'Decisively'

'We must beat Hamas until it waves a white flag,' MK Ze'ev Elkin declares.

MK Urges Israel to Finish Operation 'Decisively'