International groups condemn Israel over missile, which injured an employee, but Israeli sources deny firing it and Palestinian media blacks out the incident

New defense minister Bennett says Israel could continue to eliminate terror chiefs; Likud ministers threaten to intensify Gaza strikes if rockets continue

Army spokesman says terror group will be more organized in its attacks but will allow option of restoring calm; Hamas staying out of fight for now; rocket count at Israel hits 250

No rocket attacks or Israeli airstrikes since midnight, but schools in south closed; cabinet to meet to reassess situation after 200 rockets fired into Israel

Reports say Netanyahu wanted to immediately eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror chief after September 10 incident, but security officials made him wait

Municipalities of Ashkelon, Modiin, Rishon Lezion, Beersheba, Ramat Gan and others say classes won't be held; Tel Aviv, Herzliya also expected to cancel

30 people injured in barrages; man lightly wounded when missile explodes on major highway; family hiding in bomb shelter escapes injury as projectile destroys their home

Israel repeatedly urged Gaza's rulers to stop Baha Abu al-Ata, but was ignored. Hamas was betting Israel wouldn't dare eliminate him and risk a new conflict. It was wrong

Netanyahu stresses Israel not seeking further conflict with Gaza after killing Baha Abu al-Ata; strike was okayed 10 days ago, with ministers telling IDF to choose the time

Terror group says Baha Abu al-Ata played 'a prominent role in supervising many operations' against Israel; IDF says he was responsible for recent rocket attacks