'Blade of Light' system dispatches 90% of balloon-borne devices within its range, officials say, as onslaught continues to spark wildfires in southern Israel

Army confirms hitting several targets in Strip, after 28 fires sparked in Israel throughout the day by airborne incendiary devices

Addressing southern residents, defense minister says only interest is return of captives; balloons spark series of fires in southern Israel

Lebanese newspaper reports terror group told Egyptian mediators that 'patience has run out,' Gazans don't fear major military campaign

Mediators move on to Israel, after apparently failing to to get results with Hamas; arson balloons continue, causing 20 fires, including in kindergarten

IDF says it hit terror group's underground infrastructure; move comes after Egyptian mediators leave Strip after bid to reduce tensions

Tensions on the rise in the south amid rocket and incendiary attacks from the Strip and Israeli retaliatory airstrikes and fishing restrictions

Tanks hit terror group observation posts after incendiary devices launched from Gaza Strip spark at least 28 bush fires in southern Israel

Foliage damaged by at least 28 blazes during the day; one balloon lands in yard of building in Netivot, causing no injuries or damage

After Gaza-based terror groups launched hundreds of explosive balloons from Gaza, Israel closed Kerem Shalom crossing, blocking fuel the power plant needs to function