November elimination of Baha Abu al-Ata, a top commander in the terror group, sparked heavy exchange of fire

Targeted killings in Gaza and Syria enhanced deterrence against Hamas and PIJ, but the strategy of preemption may be less useful against Hezbollah and Iran

Defense minister issues warning after rocket attack leads to overnight wave of IDF strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza; terror group says strikes won't change balance of power

Netanyahu warns Palestinian terror groups they're making a 'serious mistake' with attack; anti-aircraft fire from Gaza triggers sirens in Ashkelon

Military says Iron Dome intercepted incoming projectile, second seems to have landed in open field; woman falls, hurts herself while running to bomb shelter

Spokesperson for Eshkol region says projectile didn't trigger sirens since it wasn't headed for populated area; incident breaks relative calm

TV report says the small drone had crossed over the border and was brought down in Israeli territory

High Commission for the March of Return is considering limiting rallies to 'once a month or during national occasions,' source tells pro-Hezbollah Lebanese paper

Israel-based analyst says decision apparently aimed at preventing fresh escalation of violence and out of fear crowds could turn against Hamas terror group

Zarif congratulates Hamas chief on 'victory' of terror groups against Israel in latest round of fighting last week