Local officials demand 'change of policy,' say sporadic rocket fire and airborne arson attacks have become intolerable

Military says it thwarted the terror group's effort -- at least its third -- to collect intelligence by installing spyware on troops' phones

In response to flareup, Israel says it will retain sanctions on Strip that were set to be lifted

Earlier this week, defense official said Israel believed attacks from the Strip would end; Hamas official says calm would return to region only after Jerusalem meets its demands

Terror group official tells Lebanese paper calm will return to region after Israel meets its demands, days after Israeli defense official said such attacks would end

Times of Israel joins the 3rd Flotilla of missile ships as it holds an exercise preparing for possible conflict off the northern coast

Police sappers rush to scene to dispose of object; incident comes after Israeli defense official says Hamas has promised to end such attacks

Annual event brings government offices, utilities and other services under one roof so over 2,000 troops can pay bills, get licenses, renew passports and fix their clothes

Following weeks of unrest on the Gaza border, fresh ceasefire deal appears to have been struck, following intervention by Egypt, UN

Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue