Netanyahu tells southern municipal leaders that IDF currently 'has the upper hand,' but military stresses that it is remaining focused on targeting Islamic Jihad

The Shin Bet chief said Israel 'closed a circle' with the killing of three notorious Islamic Jihad commanders. But our enemies are intent on keeping it open

IDF says squad targeted at launcher, other 'rocket launching infrastructure' also hit; border residents told to shelter amid fears of retaliatory rocket fire

Despite threatening statements, terror groups have yet to respond to deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip; unclear if Islamic Jihad will act alone, or if Hamas will join

Defense Ministry activates 'Gust of Wind' plan, paying for those in greatest danger of rocket fire to be bused to other areas of country, put up in hotels

Army says suspects opened fire at troops during raid in Qabatiya; military spokesman says lack of immediate response to deadly airstrikes 'consequence of surprise action'

Ronen Bar also reveals Gaza strike killed Islamic Jihad leader behind gruesome 2004 murder of Hatuel family, as Netanyahu warns terror groups against launching multi-front battle

US Embassy in Jerusalem careful to stress its commitment to Israel's security, while EU emphasizes importance of sides adhering to commitments made at recent regional summits

Military says men targeted were operatives in terror group who were en route to carry out a guided missile attack on the Gaza border

'Collateral damage' includes 2 kids of Islamic Jihad's West Bank commander; dentist, wife and son living below another senior fighter; 2 sisters living near 3rd terrorist