Cairo in the diplomatic driving seat as escalation in violence embarrasses UAE and Bahrain, which normalized diplomatic ties with Israel last year

Clashes break out after Palestinian activists arrive at Israel solidarity event; police declare both rallies 'illegal'

Southern Command chief hails great intelligence that allows IDF to map out and target Hamas's underground tunnels, killing dozens of terrorists

Army says among targets hit during 'widespread' strikes were homes of nine Hamas commanders; rockets fired at Beersheba, Ashkelon and surrounding communities

Tor Wennesland holding 'intensive' talks with Israeli, Hamas and Egyptian officials; Israeli official denies Jerusalem considering truce; Blinken ramps up diplomatic efforts

Dozens sign open letter accusing Israel of 'violent suppression of human rights' and enabling 'apartheid in the Palestinian territories'