Former general says defense minister shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the steps needed to end airborne incendiary devices flown into southern Israel

No reports of injuries or damage; discoveries come as Israeli security forces on high alert following uptick in violence and ahead of Friday prayers

Discovery comes hours after sirens sounded in false alarm in Yated, east of the Strip, and a day after mortar shells were fired into southern Israel

Sirens heard in community of Yated east of the Strip, a day after mortar shells fired into southern Israel

Near-daily projectile fire and balloon-borne explosive attacks persist, with limited Israeli response, amid growing tensions in the region

In sit-down with municipal leaders in south, PM says he won't hesitate to act if rockets and airborne bombs persist; local officials said livid that he only met with Likud members

Permitted area to be limited to 10 nautical miles, from 15, until further notice amid ongoing rocket fire, airborne explosive attacks

Attendants urge children to run inside building as airborne object is spotted moving toward their play area in community near Kiryat Gat

Some devices explode, others dealt with by sappers; airborne assault briefly closes major highway, train line

After IDF strikes Gaza in response to rocket launches, spokesman for terror group vows it will continue efforts to 'achieve liberty via expulsion of those who occupy it'