White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

Multi-billion plan, reportedly to be coordinated through the UN, would seek to give Hamas a lot to lose were it to resume attacks on Israel

Hamas said planning celebrations in Palestinian cities after claiming victory in recent fighting; Border Police units operating in Israeli cities sent back to military posts

As truce holds, MKs say the agreement is 'embarrassing' and doesn't change the reality; Sderot mayor: 'It seems nobody wants to defeat Hamas'

Despite intense surveillance and tight restrictions, the terror group manages to produce and procure thousands of long-range rockets and other arms

The losers, needless to say, are the citizens of Gaza and Israel, as the Islamist terror group makes strategic gains beyond even its own expectations

Ceasefire that went into effect at 2. am. appears to be holding; terror group leader hails 'euphoria of victory' as crowds gather in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem

Violence continues until minutes before ceasefire goes into effect at 2 a.m.; Biden offers assistance, sees 'opportunity' to move toward peace; Israel and Hamas claim success

Early last week, the PM appeared to be on the way out, with his rivals about to announce a coalition. Now they have only a few days left, and much reduced chances

US president thanks Netanyahu for bringing end to Gaza fighting, backs Israel's right to self-defense, promises to replenish Israel's Iron Dome interceptors, stop Hamas rearming