Cease-Fire

Diplomatic source:

'Islamic Jihad will pay a heavy price for continued rocket fire'

Diplomatic source says Egypt's efforts to mediate a ceasefire being thwarted by Islamic Jihad's continued rocket fire.

Cabinet approves Gaza cease-fire

Cease-fire could signal end of Operation Guardian of the Walls after a week and a half of rocket attacks from Gaza.

Report: Israel agrees to cease-fire

Al Jazeera reports Israel has informed Egypt of its willingness to end operation, reach cease-fire with Hamas.

Turkey agrees to ceasefire

Turkish President agrees to begin ceasefire in 120 hours after meeting US Vice President Mike Pence.

Political source: Gaza fighting could resume at any moment

No cease-fire reached, situation remains tense on Gaza border, senior source confirms.

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

Balloon arson from Gaza continues despite Hamas claims of a ceasefire.

Gaza periphery residents protest ceasefire

Residents burn tires, block roads after enduring 460 rocket attacks in 2 days.

Cabinet debate: Bennett, Liberman oppose Netanyahu

About half of Security Cabinet ministers reportedly reject PM's push for cease-fire, preventing vote on motion.

Which ministers support cease-fire with Hamas?

Defense Minister denies reports he and all Cabinet ministers support cease-fire agreement after over 400 rockets fired at Israel.

Report: Cease-fire reached

Al Jazeera reports cease-fire between Hamas, Israel, reached after 400 rockets launched into Israel. Israel

Report: Hamas seeking ceasefire, but rockets continue

Gaza terrorists reportedly seek to end fighting after launching 400 rockets, say Israel has 'gotten the message.'

Hamas official: Agreement with Israel by the end of the month

Deal would see 5-year truce, end of arson attacks, return of IDF soldiers held in Gaza, and a port and airport in the Sinai Peninsula.

Netanyahu: Israel welcomes 'genuine' Syria ceasefire

PM welcomes ceasefire brokered by trump and Putin, warns against Iranian military presence in Syria.

Russia says 'only one side' implementing Syria truce deal

Russia says ceasefire deal in Syria is one-sided.

Hamas Head Khaled Mashaal Sees Ceasefire as 'Hamas Failure'

Not all Hamas terror chiefs think that the terror group "won" Operation Protective Edge.

Drivers Asked to Exercise Caution as IDF Leaves Parts of Gaza

Traffic police have asked drivers to drive with care as large military vehicles ply Israel's roads. Gaza Op is not over, say leaders.

Yaalon: War Will Continue Until Quiet is Restored

Speaking Monday, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said that Operation Protective Edge is not over.

Hamas Calls for '3 Day Uprising' During Ceasefire

Reports said that Hamas agreed to a 3 day ceasefire - but Hamas has also called for rioting by Arabs in Judea and Samaria on those days.

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.

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.

4 Killed by Mortar; Terrorist Killed after Breaching Border

A house near the Gaza border was directly hit by a mortar shell; terrorists infiltrated into Israel near Nahal Oz. One was eliminated

PA to Send Delegation for Ceasefire Talks

Delegation to include Islamic Jihad, Hamas terrorists; is a cease-fire imminent?

Rabbis: Soldiers May Eat Meat During 'Nine Days'

Soldiers need their strength, and fighting terrorists to save Jewish lives trumps the custom not to eat meat this week, IDF Rabbis said.

Riots, Rock Throwing Continue Throughout Country

As Hamas continued firing rockets at Israel, Arabs continued rioting in the rest of the country.

Danny Dayan: Obama, Kerry Caused 'Long-Term Damage'

Danny Dayan of the Council of Judea and Samaria said that the Obama administration suffered from a 'perversion of morality'

Despite Cease-Fire Talk, Rockets Continue Falling

Hamas said Monday that it expects Egypt to adjust cease-fire proposals to favor its demands. Meanwhile, it kept up rocket fire at Israel.

Calls for Israel to 'Use US, EU Flight Bans to its Advantage'

Dr. Aryeh Bachrach has a novel way to deal with the flight bans declared last week by US and EU authorities.

Haniyeh: No Cease-Fire Unless Our Demands Met

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh reiterates that there will be no cease-fire until Israel acquiesces to its demands.

Watch: IDF Blows Up Terror Tunnel

An IDF video shows soldiers destroying one of dozens of Hamas tunnels already discovered in Operation Protective Edge.

Thirteen IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza

Seven soldiers killed in an APC, three in a burning building. All the incidents were in Shejaiya, Gaza, where the IDF responded furiously.

Netanyahu: Anti-Tunnel Operation to End 'Fairly Soon'

Prime Minister says it is time 'to end the hostilities and then get into a situation where we have a sustainable ceasefire.'

Hamas Inches Closer to Cease-Fire with Egypt Invitation

Khaled Mashaal invited to Cairo for cease-fire talks, expresses support as long as 'conditions' are met.

Israel, Hamas Deny BBC Reports on Cease-Fire

Israel on Thursday denied that a cease-fire had been worked out with Hamas, saying that Hamas demands were unrealistic.

'Humanitarian Cease-Fire' Holding - for Now

A “humanitarian cease-fire” that went into effect 10 AM seemed to be holding, as Gazans and Israelis left their shelters for awhile

Egyptian Offical: Hamas to Blame for Gaza Destruction

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Arabi said Hamas was "shedding the blood of innocent Palestinians” by attacking Israel.

Cease-Fire or Not, Hamas Continues Rocket Barrage on Israel

Hamas terrorists fired a large number of rockets at central Israel Thursday morning. No injuries have been reported.

Israel, Hamas Teams in Cairo for Cease-Fire 'Shuttle Diplomacy'

As Hamas continued to fire rockets at Israel, Israeli and Hamas teams were in Egypt to discuss a cease-fire - indirectly.

Hamas: Israel 'Must Pay a Price for Cease-Fire'

Hamas, refusing to back down even as Israel smashes its Gaza infrastructure, is demanding a series of concessions from Israel.

Next Battle 'A Matter of Time'

Hamas Ceasefire Video: Death to Israel

Hamas has removed any doubts of its ceasefire intentions with a post-truce music-video urging “Death to Israel” with “blood and fire."

Survey: 70% of Israelis Opposed Halting Gaza Operation

A survey found that 70 percent of Israelis opposed halting the military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas: Cease-Fire Off the Table for Tuesday

The on-again, off-again cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is off, Hamas terrorist sources said Tuesday night

Protests in Rishon, Be'er Sheva Against Cease-fire

Dozens of people protested in Be'er Sheva and Rishon L'Tzion, demanding that the IDF finish its mission in Gaza.