Gilad Erdan says escalation premeditated by Hamas; US ambassador insists Biden doing more than anyone to stop violence

Truce to go into effect 2 a.m.; Hamas official declares victory, says terror group received assurances on Israeli policies in Jerusalem; Israel hails 'unprecedented' achievements

Home Front Command extends school closures throughout southern, central Israel through Friday; Gantz says Israel prepared to expand operation if necessary amid reports of ceasefire

One lightly wounded in attack, which comes amid renewed rocket fire on Israeli Gaza border communities

Top ministerial body to discuss operations in Gaza along with offers brokered by foreign mediators to halt violence, which sides hint will end soon

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Organization of American States says rocket fire at Israeli civilians leaves no doubt as to the terrorist nature of Palestinian group ruling Gaza

Israel resumes airstrikes on targets in Gaza as efforts for ceasefire said to gain steam; military says 80 projectiles launched by terror groups overnight

But management rejects workers' position demanding Hamas release 1 civilian, 2 IDF soldiers' bodies, saying supply of electricity is 'essential' and not part of the conflict

Unlike previous drafts, Paris's proposal condemns 'indiscriminate rocket fire' at civilians; but US official highlights diplomatic efforts as solution to Gaza fighting