5 injured by barrages in Ashkelon, Ashdod; IDF sees fastest call-up of reservists in its history; IDF claims control of all border towns, but says terrorists may remain

Troops still fighting to clear terrorists from border towns 48 hours after start of assault that has killed over 700; terror groups say they're holding 130 Israelis hostage in Strip

PM previously freed over 1,000 Palestinian inmates for one IDF soldier; now he must deal with some 130 civilian hostages and with far-right partners who won't agree to mass release

National Unity head says he'll back premier if given influence over security matters; Yisrael Beytenu demands commitment to toppling Hamas

Over 2,000 wounded and relatives of missing issue impassioned pleas for help; IDF still working to clear terrorists from Israeli communities, over 34 hours after assault began

The premier's policy of treating the terror group as a partner, at the expense of Abbas and Palestinian statehood, has resulted in wounds that will take Israel years to heal from

Military names 26 soldiers killed; Health Ministry says 1,854 hurt; many in south still holed up at home as military seeks to 'stabilize situation,' evacuate residents

The ease with which Hamas controlled the community for 17 hours made many appreciate both locals' resolve and their country's vulnerability

Prime minister warns Gazans to 'get out now,' vowing to smash terror group's capabilities after unprecedented surprise attack, says Biden and other leaders back freedom of action

Over 1,500 injured in surprise Hamas assault; devastating reports of carnage emerge as security forces free some Gaza border communities held by terrorists for long hours