IDF reports 86% success rate, only slightly lower than 2014 war figures, but relatively high death toll has some wondering if terrorists did in fact manage to overwhelm the system

Officials say that despite new tactic by Gaza terror groups, relatively few projectiles managed to penetrate Israel's missile defense system, which had an 86% success rate

Army says it was instructed to wrap up fighting before holidays, Eurovision, and was kept from carrying out wider attacks; cabinet minister disputes claims

Gaza arson balloon suspected as large blaze breaks out in Eshkol region; reports say air force bombing targets in north of Strip

Firefighters working to bring brushfire under control; officials say cause of the flames not yet known

Military declares exercise a success, saying it checked the preparedness of aerial defense soldiers and missile batteries