Despite intense surveillance and tight restrictions, the terror group manages to produce and procure thousands of long-range rockets and other arms

The losers, needless to say, are the citizens of Gaza and Israel, as the Islamist terror group makes strategic gains beyond even its own expectations

Ceasefire that went into effect at 2. am. appears to be holding; terror group leader hails 'euphoria of victory' as crowds gather in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem

Violence continues until minutes before ceasefire goes into effect at 2 a.m.; Biden offers assistance, sees 'opportunity' to move toward peace; Israel and Hamas claim success

Early last week, the PM appeared to be on the way out, with his rivals about to announce a coalition. Now they have only a few days left, and much reduced chances

US president thanks Netanyahu for bringing end to Gaza fighting, backs Israel's right to self-defense, promises to replenish Israel's Iron Dome interceptors, stop Hamas rearming

Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich warns Netanyahu: 'Forget about forming a government' if you give in to terror group on Jerusalem

Motion unlikely to pass given strong support for Jewish state in Congress

Truce to go into effect 2 a.m.; Hamas official declares victory, says terror group received assurances on Israeli policies in Jerusalem; Israel hails 'unprecedented' achievements

Home Front Command extends school closures throughout southern, central Israel through Friday; Gantz says Israel prepared to expand operation if necessary amid reports of ceasefire