Responding to attack from Strip, Lapid says retaliatory policy has not changed; also says Biden visit led to significant 'political, security and economic achievements'

COGAT says Hamas bears responsibility; Israel reportedly believes Hamas will not escalate; planned expansion of permits was part of gestures amid Biden visit

Military says it targeted underground rocket production facility; fresh warning sirens sound in Israeli communities northeast of Gaza, projectiles hit open areas

One projectile intercepted as sirens sound in Ashkelon, 2nd hits open area; none hurt; attack comes shortly after US president ends visit to country

Steps include legalizing status of 5,500 undocumented PA residents, six new housing projects in Area C, adding 1,500 Gaza work permits, opening 'new' West Bank crossing

Officials in terror group say Israel threatened to go back on economic incentives offered to Gaza, insist their actions 'are in accordance with Palestinian interests'

At state event marking 8th anniversary of Operation Protective Edge, Lapid and Defense Minister Gantz vow to continue working for return of slain IDF soldiers' remains

'Anyone who acts against the State of Israel, and its security... should receive a punishment,' says father of 25-year-old who allegedly enlisted in IDF on orders from Gaza

Shehadeh Abu Alqian, 25, charged with joining Mujahideen Brigades after authorities issued demolition order for his father's illegal home, proving terror group with intel

'Resilient Gaza team has never wavered,' news agency's president says; Israel claims bureau was in building that also housed a Hamas unit