Terror group sources tell Lebanese outlet they oppose truce until Jerusalem unrest ends, threaten escalation if Palestinian elections delayed; security cabinet to convene at 3 p.m.

Hamas decision to lift restrictions, combined with aggressive virus variant and lack of vaccines, leads to fierce new wave as many flout safety precautions during Ramadan

The terror group's controlled escalation in the south sends a clear message to Israel over Jewish extremists' actions in the capital, while bolstering its credentials internally

One intercepted by Iron Dome, second strikes open area near border; fresh attacks come after 36 projectiles were fired into Israel over previous day amid ongoing Jerusalem unrest

Official says group does not seek to lead next Palestinian government, but rather participate in a unity administration with Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah

The Hamas-ruled coastal enclave has seen rising infection rates for past month, the beginning of Ramadan brings more danger

Projectile sets off warning sirens in pair of border communities, is said to hit open area; no reports of injuries or damage

IDF says military aircraft hit sites linked to the Strip's terrorist rulers, including an armaments production facility and a smuggling tunnel

As it does for every holiday, military announces closure for Palestinians, beginning Tuesday night and continuing through Thursday; exceptions to be made for humanitarian cases

US State Department has announced $150 million contribution to refugee agency, after Trump severed aid in 2018