Official says Islamic Jihad made demand but Jerusalem never accepted; rift reported between terror group's military, political wings over decision to halt combat

The military carried out air strikes on Islamic Jihad targets overnight in response to multiple rocket attacks violating ceasefire throughout Thursday

Hamas-run ministry says 3 children among dead; Israeli military indicates most fatalities had been launching rockets

Rivkah Jamil, 89, becomes fifth fatality of flareup with Gaza; was hospitalized in serious condition when hurt while seeking shelter

Ex-IDF chief and Blue and White leader, touring battered south, says that 'after this round' of fighting, Israel must seek a diplomatic solution with Hamas

The terror group's vast networks of tunnels give it endurance as it rains rockets on Israel -- in a bid to extort concessions at a sensitive time

PM says Hamas paying a ‘very heavy price’ for its rocket fire as ministers call for escalation, renewal of targeted assassinations