Statement from terror group doesn't specify whether operative died while taking part in 2 days of hostilities between Islamic Jihad, Israel

Hamas said calling for International Criminal Court to investigate the civilian deaths; Israeli military says it believed building to be empty

Hospital says condition of girl from Holon improving after she lost consciousness, apparently from irregular heartbeat while running for shelter

Official says Islamic Jihad made demand but Jerusalem never accepted; rift reported between terror group's military, political wings over decision to halt combat

Rate of births increased significantly at Barzilai Medical Center during military escalation, with mothers' anxiety apparently contributing to earlier deliveries

Military sources tell newspaper the intent had been to hit Islamic Jihad infrastructure; neighbors say terrorist commander lived in the house but was not there at the time

The military carried out air strikes on Islamic Jihad targets overnight in response to multiple rocket attacks violating ceasefire throughout Thursday

Nahal Oz residents describe bleak awareness that next round of violence is only a matter of time, but are adamant there's still no place else they'd rather be

Military says it's targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad facilities in the Strip after terrorists violate ceasefire deal four times throughout Thursday

Iron Dome intercepts two projectiles launched at Sderot and surrounding area; city of Ashkelon joins Gaza border communities in canceling school for Friday