US president says he is 'praying' ceasefire will hold, adds that until region unequivocally acknowledges Israel's right to exist, 'there will be no peace'

Ismail Haniyeh says terror group will continue to battle Jewish state 'until Al-Aqsa Mosque is liberated,' amid fresh clashes at Jerusalem holy site

After 11 days of Hamas bombardment, some say it's a huge relief just being able to safely go outside again

White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

According to Israeli police, Palestinians hurled stones and Molotov cocktails at officers; Palestinians say at least 20 injured; pro-Hamas protests in West Bank

Jews and Arabs continue to blame each other and the police, as the scarred mixed city slowly licks its wounds and comes back to life

14 wounded; local official says device detonated as participants started to leave event in Chaman in the province of Balochistan

As truce holds, MKs say the agreement is 'embarrassing' and doesn't change the reality; Sderot mayor: 'It seems nobody wants to defeat Hamas'

EU vows to increase efforts for political solution; Germany says work must be done on causes of conflict; France hails 'fundamental role' played by Egypt as a mediator

US secretary of state to hold talks on 'working together to build better futures for Israelis and Palestinians,' spokesman says