Rocket fire from Gaza resumes after 6-hour overnight break in attacks as ceasefire efforts increase; IDF chief predicts two more days of fighting

Leaders will speak as Israeli PM says strikes on Strip to continue amid ongoing rocket fire; Erdogan accuses Biden of having blood on his hands

Amid growing international efforts to restore calm, Blinken indicates US not joining calls for immediate ceasefire

Member states have until noon on Monday to negotiate; diplomats tell ToI that Washington is pushing back on statement which criticizes both sides for ongoing fighting in Gaza

Army says among targets hit during 'widespread' strikes were homes of nine Hamas commanders; rockets fired at Beersheba, Ashkelon and surrounding communities

Tor Wennesland holding 'intensive' talks with Israeli, Hamas and Egyptian officials; Israeli official denies Jerusalem considering truce; Blinken ramps up diplomatic efforts

US envoy calls for halt to rocket fire, doesn't mention Israel's right to self defense; Erdan charges Hamas preplanned violence; Palestinian Authority: No equivalence between sides

Political leadership said not interested in ceasefire initiatives, thinks it still has diplomatic room for maneuver; Gaza terror groups said ready to stop fighting, claim victory

Official says intensified Israeli bombing campaign on Thursday and Friday likely last blows before agreeing to halt fighting, after Hamas sends signals it's ready to take a break

President says 'question is how' to get Hamas to cease 'indiscriminate' attacks; Washington blocks Security Council meeting on issue, where Israel would likely have been criticized