Yoni Asher tells public radio he opened laptop to track wife's cell phone, which last pinged in Gaza town of Khan Younis, amid reports of numerous Israelis held in Strip

Many young partygoers attending outdoor raves wound up in areas overrun by Hamas; some managed to send messages to parents, who rushed south laden with heavy hopes and fears

Editor David Horovitz on Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid's call for an emergency unity government; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian gives a timeline on today's events

Gazans killed in Israeli strikes, clashes with troops; civilians in Gaza and the West Bank rush to buy supplies, bracing for lengthy conflict

Unconfirmed reports of wounded as dozens are still hiding from terrorists and evacuated by jeep to Ofakim; parents unable to contact children advised not to approach area

PA president calls to 'strengthen Palestinian steadfastness' following Hamas assault; US, EU countries express unequivocal support for Israel in fight against terror

Unconfirmed reports say 52 Israelis taken into Gaza Strip; several vehicles, including an IDF tank and 2 Magen David Adom ambulances captured; EU says hostage-taking abhorrent

Speaking from safe rooms close to the infiltrated Gaza border, locals say there is little military presence in their communities as gunmen freely move house-to-house

PM vows to exact 'unprecedented price' from the terror group; opposition parties express complete support for government, military; reservists urged to show up for duty

Muhammad Deif calls on Arabs in Israel and West Bank to join 'Operation 'Al-Aqsa Deluge', as well as Iran-backed terror groups; 'Today the people are regaining their revolution'