The assault on Israeli towns was as cruel as Hamas could make it, and every agonizing minute was broadcast to Israelis as a message and a humiliation. Now comes the Israeli answer

Hundreds take to the streets waving terror group's flags in major Palestinian cities, with demonstrations also held in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Yemen

Israel's leadership misread and underestimated Hamas. With a horrific, mounting death toll, and numerous citizens taken hostage in Gaza, the days ahead will be challenging indeed

Saleh al-Arouri calls on West Bank to join the fight, says terror group is ready for 'any option'; boasts that Israeli ground invasion would be ‘best scenario’ for Hamas

After the early-morning infiltration attack, organizations from across the political spectrum release statements supporting the Jewish state and condemning Hamas

Prime minister warns Gazans to 'get out now,' vowing to smash terror group's capabilities after unprecedented surprise attack, says Biden and other leaders back freedom of action

Over 1,500 injured in surprise Hamas assault; devastating reports of carnage emerge as security forces free some Gaza border communities held by terrorists for long hours

IDF says Col. Jonathan Steinberg, 42, was en route to site of gun battles near Kerem Shalom when terrorist killed him

US president decries 'appalling' violence against Israelis, says White House is in touch with regional leaders including in Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Authority, UAE

Yoni Asher tells public radio he opened laptop to track wife's cell phone, which last pinged in Gaza town of Khan Younis, amid reports of numerous Israelis held in Strip