After six hours of attacks by Islamic Jihad in response to assassination of top terrorist, army announces start of retaliatory air campaign

IDF says fighters were preparing to launch rocket at Israel; deceased identified as Mohammed Hamouda, 20

As it wraps up funeral for Baha Abu al-Ata, Gaza-based terror group says it's mobilizing its fighters to hit back at Israel; Hamas and PLO officials condemn Jerusalem

Military says it is prepared for several days of fighting after assassinating a senior Islamic Jihad commander in the Strip

No reports of serious injury or damage from rocket barrages after Islamic Jihad commander killed

IDF says it hit building where Baha Abu al-Ata, blamed for several rocket attacks, was present in the Shejaiya area of Gaza City

Yaron Blum says Palestinian terror group's stance 'unrealistic' after report in Arabic version of the Independent says sides in Cairo for Egyptian-mediated negotiations

IDF armored vehicle hit by Molotov cocktail, no injuries reported; soldiers respond with tear gas, live fire

Terror group says the trio was arrested after a gunfight while attempting to sneak into Egypt

Jamie McGoldrick says Doha's support for projects in coastal enclave has been 'critical' to improving humanitarian situation in the territory