Now that the Gaza flareup is over, Tel Aviv is pulling out all the stops for the international song contest, aiming to hit just the right note for its many visitors

Both sides intensified their attacks in this weekend's bloody battle, but ultimately kept to the same strategy, ending up more or less back where they started

Contest's executive producer Jon Ola Sand says 'rehearsals will continue as normal'; has said he does have a Plan B but hasn't given details

No cancellations as international bands continue to arrive and prepare for song contest, which opens May 14

Intended opposition leader says Netanyahu has allowed Hamas to set Israel's agenda with 'mafia extortion' for Qatari cash

Gaza terror groups say weekend escalation a result of Israel's failure to ease restrictions on coastal enclave in exchange for quiet in lead-up to last month's elections

Social media giant says it suspended a 'small number of accounts' after ministry complains fake users pushing boycott of upcoming song contest

Threat of arson and rocket attacks comes after air missile defense batteries stationed throughout the country amid renewed Gaza tensions

Sharon Osborne and Rachel Riley also among celebrities backing 'Creative Community For Peace' initiative ahead of next month's Tel Aviv songfest, UK's Jewish News reports

Culture minister reportedly not invited to final of the competition due to take place May 18 in Tel Aviv