IDF refuses to say whether Skylark reconnaissance UAV was attacked or suffered malfunction

Amid outcry, senior official Fathi Hammad and terror group insist 'our conflict is with the occupation'

Top PLO official says Fathi Hammad's comments made him want 'to vomit'; UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov calls them 'dangerous' and says they must be condemned by all

Fathi Hamad, known for his fiery rhetoric, also appears to urge Palestinians in the West Bank to stab Israelis; another Hamas official tries to distance terror group from remarks

Deputy intelligence chief holds talks with Abbas, Hamas leaders as ceasefire deal between the latter and Israel comes under strain

Official in PFLP terror group says Egyptian mediators conveyed message during talks, with Jerusalem also offering more work permits, other benefits

On campaign trail, Amir Peretz says PM would react differently if it were West Bank settlement fields being set ablaze rather than land in the south

Activation of warning systems comes after pair of projectiles were fired at Israel Friday evening; Egyptian security delegation said to leave Strip after meeting with Hamas leaders

Alert heard in Nir Yitzhak and Sufa, sending residents rushing to bomb shelters; projectiles fired hours after IDF increases Iron Dome missile defense batteries in south of country

Army strengthens missile defenses as Hamas says will avenge operative's death; rioters throw rocks, explosive devices at soldiers on border; Egyptian delegation enters enclave