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

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

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

Series of stunning images from the AFP news agency highlights macabre dance that plays out in the skies as Israel tries to thwart massive rocket fire from Gaza

Though tactically a runaway success, some believe the active missile defense system blunted Israel's traditional boldness and gave leaders cover to let the Hamas threat fester

Fatah's Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, PFLP's Abu Ali Mustapha Brigades take responsibility for attacks; UN envoy: Rocket fire violates int'l law, we're acting to stop escalation

Rocket salvos continue throughout night and into morning after Hamas calls for attacks on Israel over Jerusalem unrest; in response, Israel targets terror group's infrastructure

Defense minister says he told his visiting American counterpart that a new agreement with Tehran must be 'more robust' than the 2015 accord

3 generals who worked with Colin Kahl say he was instrumental in securing funding for Iron Dome and dedicated to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge