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Cabinet to Discuss Egypt's Ceasefire Proposal

Security Cabinet will meet Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. to discuss Egyptian proposal for ceasefire in Gaza.

Cabinet to Discuss Egypt's Ceasefire Proposal

2 Rockets from Lebanon Explode in Galilee

Two rockets from southern Lebanon hit open regions in the western Galilee. IDF responds with artillery fire.

2 Rockets from Lebanon Explode in Galilee

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Egypt Proposes Ceasefire for 9:00 AM

International efforts to broker calm in Gaza move forward - despite the fact that neither Israel nor Hamas is interested.

Egypt Proposes Ceasefire for 9:00 AM

Bosnian Serb Leader Backs Israel's Gaza Operation

Milorad Dodik offers rare unconditional support for Israel, says 'extreme Islamist groups' threaten 'the entire world community'.

Bosnian Serb Leader Backs Israel's Gaza Operation

As Rockets Fall, 900 New Immigrants Arrive in Israel

By the end of the week, some 900 new immigrants will have arrived in Israel since Operation Defenive Edge began.

As Rockets Fall, 900 New Immigrants Arrive in Israel

MK Levin: Coalition to Boycott No-Confidence Vote

The coalition will not hand the left a 'propaganda victory' by showing up for a Knesset no-confidence vote Monday, said MK Yariv Levin.

MK Levin: Coalition to Boycott No-Confidence Vote

10-Year-Old Girl Injured in Rocket Attack Fighting for Her Life

Two teenage Bedouin sisters injured in rocket attack on Be'er Sheva; one fights for her life. Elderly man also seriously injured.

10-Year-Old Girl Injured in Rocket Attack Fighting for Her Life

US Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Gaza

White House statement defends Israel's right to self-defense, but also stresses caution in preventing more deaths in Gaza.

US Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Gaza

German, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Call for Cease-fire

Foreign ministers condemn 'Israeli aggression' as Hamas continues to reject demands for a cease-fire.

German, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Call for Cease-fire

IEC Workers Risk Lives to Return Electricity to Civilians

IEC workers seen wearing protective gear as they restore power; IEC rejects reports of returning electricity to Gaza.

IEC Workers Risk Lives to Return Electricity to Civilians

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Hamas Reiterates 'Conditions' for Cease-Fire

Hamas said Monday that it was not interested in a cease-fire right now - unless Israel completely capitulates to its demands.

Hamas Reiterates 'Conditions' for Cease-Fire

The Five Missile-Alert Torah Commandments

You've heard of the Ten Commandments - now one Israeli rabbi has compiled his own list for Israelis facing Gaza rocket fire.

The Five Missile-Alert Torah Commandments

Katz: Govt. Workers Should Fly Israeli Airlines

Israeli airlines are suffering losses, and it is up to the government to help them out, said Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz.

Katz: Govt. Workers Should Fly Israeli Airlines

London: Vandals Daub Swastika on Jewish Home

Anti-Semitic incident appears to be the work of a lone vandal, but comes amid overall rise in anti-Semitism during Israel-Hamas conflict.

London: Vandals Daub Swastika on Jewish Home

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IDF: 1,535 Terror Targets Eliminated Since Operation Began

More than 100 targets eliminated on Monday alone; rocket count tops 1,000.

IDF: 1,535 Terror Targets Eliminated Since Operation Began

Soon in Gaza? IDF Paratroopers Train for Urban Warfare

Preparations underway for a ground offensive, footage shows.

Soon in Gaza? IDF Paratroopers Train for Urban Warfare

Watch: Ashkelon Residents Dedicate Torah Scroll Under Fire

Residents show remarkable resilience as rocket fire fails to dampen celebration.

Watch: Ashkelon Residents Dedicate Torah Scroll Under Fire

Germany: Police Car Broadcasts Anti-Israel Slogans

Jewish leaders outraged after rally featuring anti-Semitic slogans given police sound system to broadcast message of hate.

Germany: Police Car Broadcasts Anti-Israel Slogans

Hamas Boasts over Failed Drone Attack, Says it Has UAV 'Arsenal'

Hamas confirms that it had dispatched a drone to fly over Israel earlier Monday - and claims that it has more waiting.

Hamas Boasts over Failed Drone Attack, Says it Has UAV 'Arsenal'

Finance Minister Promises No Economic Limits on Gaza Operation

'There is no price for the safety of the citizens of Israel,' Finance Minister Yair Lapid reassures the public.

Finance Minister Promises No Economic Limits on Gaza Operation

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

Enmity towards Islamist groups boils over on Egyptian TV, as hatred of Hamas trumps hostility towards Israel.

Watch: Egyptian TV Hosts 'Sick and Tired' of Hamas

Rockets Strike Southern Israel, 8-Year-Old Lightly Hurt

A boy was injured in his hand when a rocket struck the yard of a home in Ashdod.

Rockets Strike Southern Israel, 8-Year-Old Lightly Hurt

Ground Op. Still on Hold as Israel Seeks to Establish Deterrence

IDF hoping to avoid ground operation as Israeli Air Force seeks to inflict enough damage to keep Hamas busy for a long time.

Ground Op. Still on Hold as Israel Seeks to Establish Deterrence

Charity Sends Truckloads of Aid to Israeli Families Under Fire

Families confined to bomb shelters receive relief from Yad Ezra V'Shulamit

Charity Sends Truckloads of Aid to Israeli Families Under Fire

Pro-Israel Demonstrators Violently Attacked in LA

Attack by PLO flag-waving assailants the latest in a string of assaults on supporters of Israel.

Pro-Israel Demonstrators Violently Attacked in LA

Watch: IAF Aborts Attacks when Pilots Spot Civilians Nearby

Anyone who has doubts over the efforts made by the IAF to avoid civilian casualties should see this video.

Watch: IAF Aborts Attacks when Pilots Spot Civilians Nearby

Arab Foreign Ministers in 'Urgent' Meeting on Gaza

Pro-Palestinian elements discuss a UN draft resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.

Arab Foreign Ministers in 'Urgent' Meeting on Gaza

Hamas Drone Shot Down over Ashdod

A UAV, apparently laden with explosives, was shot down by a Patriot missile. Strong explosion rocks the city.

Hamas Drone Shot Down over Ashdod

Operation Protective Edge Enters Day 7

Over 940 rockets have been fired towards Israel in the past week and over 1,425 terror targets in Gaza have been hit, says IDF.

Operation Protective Edge Enters Day 7

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza

"Too many Palestinian civilians have been killed", says Ban Ki-moon as he urges Israel not to launch a ground operation in Gaza.

UN Chief Warns Against Ground Operation in Gaza

Abbas Asks for 'Protection for Palestine'

PA Chairman asks the UN to put “the state of Palestine” under "international protection" due to the violence in Gaza.

Abbas Asks for 'Protection for Palestine'

Iron Dome Intercepts 7 Rockets Over Ashkelon

Gaza terrorists continue to fire rockets as Israel's counterterrorism operation moves along.

Iron Dome Intercepts 7 Rockets Over Ashkelon

Hamas Rocket Strikes Gaza Electric Supply, Israel not Fixing It

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has asked the IEC not to risk the lives of its employees in trying to restore power.

Hamas Rocket Strikes Gaza Electric Supply, Israel not Fixing It

Muslim Rioters Attack Synagogue in Paris

Rioters surround Abarbanel Synagogue in 11th arrondissement and throw rocks inside. Police called to extricate Jewish worshippers.

Muslim Rioters Attack Synagogue in Paris

Shin Bet: We Didn't Send Out Shelter Warning Message

In an unusual move, the Shin Bet said that text messages sent out in its name were attempts to sow panic among Israelis.

Shin Bet: We Didn't Send Out Shelter Warning Message

Over 17,000 Gazans Flee their Homes in Fear of Israeli Strike

UNRWA has opened eight schools to accommodate the evacuees from the northern Gaza.

Over 17,000 Gazans Flee their Homes in Fear of Israeli Strike

Sirens Sound in Samaria, for the First Time

Hamas's latest salvo of rockets appears to have been aimed at Jerusalem and the Samaria region to its north.

Sirens Sound in Samaria, for the First Time

Chris Christie Blames Obama for War with Hamas

'Israel is not sure that they have America’s support like they used,' says possible Republican presidential candidate.

Chris Christie Blames Obama for War with Hamas

Canada Calls on Allies to Support Israel

'Solidarity with Israel is the best way of stopping the conflict,' says Prime Minister Harper. 'Canada is unequivocally behind Israel.'

Canada Calls on Allies to Support Israel

Italian Foreign Minister Tries to Mediate over Gaza

Federica Mogherini is seen as a candidate to replace Catherine Ashton as the next EU foreign policy chief.

Italian Foreign Minister Tries to Mediate over Gaza

Netanyahu: Leaving Iran with Nuke Enrichment 'Catastrophic'

Netanyahu's comments on Fox news came as P5+1 powers gathered in Vienna to face off with Iranians, one week before deadline.

Netanyahu: Leaving Iran with Nuke Enrichment 'Catastrophic'

Hevron Arabs Climb the Roofs to Watch Tel Aviv's Destruction

Hevron residents climbed their roofs Saturday night - but were disappointed when promised Hamas destruction did not rain down on Tel Aviv.

Hevron Arabs Climb the Roofs to Watch Tel Aviv's Destruction

Official: Calmer, Cooler Leaders Needed in Gaza

Israel wants to replace the current leadership in Gaza with a 'restrained and responsible' group, a senior IDF official said.

Official: Calmer, Cooler Leaders Needed in Gaza

'Growing Stream' of Gazans Flee Homes as IDF Prepares to Strike

UNRWA opens up schools to take in refugees from northern Gaza. Dramatic video: IAF takes down 3-story home.

'Growing Stream' of Gazans Flee Homes as IDF Prepares to Strike

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'Nahariya Rocket' Was a False Alarm

Two missiles intercepted over Tel Aviv. One falls south of Haifa, and one east of the city. No one was injured.

'Nahariya Rocket' Was a False Alarm

Akunis: Cease-fire Under Our Terms, Not Hamas'

MK Ofir Akunis said that Israel had no plans to stop its attacks against Gaza terrorists, and would continue to fight.

Akunis: Cease-fire Under Our Terms, Not Hamas'

Hospital Staff Fights – and Prays – to Save Injured Teen

Barzilai Hospital cares for 16-year-old seriously hurt by Hamas missile in Ashkelon Sunday.

Hospital Staff Fights – and Prays – to Save Injured Teen

Egyptian Broadcaster: We Should Help Fight Hamas

Egyptians are no fans of Hamas, and a top Egyptian TV personality on Sunday called for Cairo to join in the battle to rout the terror group.

Egyptian Broadcaster: We Should Help Fight Hamas

Govt. Approves NIS 417 Million Compensation for South

The government is providing over NIS 400 million ($120 million) to help businesses and individuals in battle-beleaguered southern Israel.

Govt. Approves NIS 417 Million Compensation for South

Watch: 'Rocket Alert' in US Church

African-American Congregation of Zion church found a powerful way to show solidarity with rocket-stricken Israeli communities.

Watch: 'Rocket Alert' in US Church

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Netanyahu Reassures: IDF 'Prepared for All Possibilities'

Binyamin Netanyahu vows to continue pummeling terrorists in weekly Cabinet meeting; calls on int'l community to recognize Iran's role.

Netanyahu Reassures: IDF 'Prepared for All Possibilities'

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Northern Gaza

Senior Hamas commander, terrorist targets eliminated in strike after IDF warns civilians of upcoming raid.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Northern Gaza

Pope Francis Calls for 'Peace' in Israel, Gaza

Vatican calls for 'concrete gestures to build peace' between Israel and Hamas, insists June 'joint prayer' with Abbas and Peres not in vain.

Pope Francis Calls for 'Peace' in Israel, Gaza

PA Official Admits: Israel Follows International Law, We Don't

Palestinian envoy to UN Human Rights Council says Hamas rockets are 'crimes against humanity', while Israeli strikes are legal.

PA Official Admits: Israel Follows International Law, We Don't

Teenage Boy Seriously Injured by Rockets in Ashkelon

17 year-old transferred to Barzilai hospital for immediate treatment; Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for rocket fire.

Teenage Boy Seriously Injured by Rockets in Ashkelon

Protests Against Israel's Self-Defense Operation Worldwide

Demonstrations throughout Asia feature pro-Palestinian slogans and anti-Semitic imagery.

Protests Against Israel's Self-Defense Operation Worldwide

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

France joins calls for Israel to show 'restraint' in Gaza operation, Hamas ceasefire, despite reports of disinterest on both sides.

International Calls for Cease-fire Intensify

Minister Presents Detailed Plan for Israel to Stop Aid to Gaza

Plan to include establishment of international waypoint, artificial 'island', and full border between Israel and Gaza.

Minister Presents Detailed Plan for Israel to Stop Aid to Gaza

Anti-Israel Protesters 'Assault' Pro-Israel Activists in Boston

Radical anti-Zionist demonstration outside Israeli consulate in Boston turns ugly; pro-Israel activist files assault charges.

Anti-Israel Protesters 'Assault' Pro-Israel Activists in Boston

Report: Hamas, Not Israel, Rejected Cease-Fire

Sources say Hamas offered 40-hour ceasefire last week, but rejected it; Cairo working quietly for ceasefire despite contrary reports.

Report: Hamas, Not Israel, Rejected Cease-Fire