Following approval of his appointment by cabinet on Sunday, New Right MK takes over from Netanyahu at army HQ, takes action allowing greater jurisdiction over civilian population

Netanyahu stresses Israel not seeking further conflict with Gaza after killing Baha Abu al-Ata; strike was okayed 10 days ago, with ministers telling IDF to choose the time

Terror group says Baha Abu al-Ata played 'a prominent role in supervising many operations' against Israel; IDF says he was responsible for recent rocket attacks

After six hours of attacks by Islamic Jihad in response to assassination of top terrorist, army announces start of retaliatory air campaign

IDF says fighters were preparing to launch rocket at Israel; deceased identified as Mohammed Hamouda, 20

As it wraps up funeral for Baha Abu al-Ata, Gaza-based terror group says it's mobilizing its fighters to hit back at Israel; Hamas and PLO officials condemn Jerusalem

Military says it is prepared for several days of fighting after assassinating a senior Islamic Jihad commander in the Strip

IDF says it hit building where Baha Abu al-Ata, blamed for several rocket attacks, was present in the Shejaiya area of Gaza City

Hassan Nasrallah also claims he doesn't need Iranian arms: 'We have so many missiles, we don't know where to put them'

Army announces first national check of recently upgraded alarm system on November 26-28