Reports say Netanyahu wanted to immediately eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror chief after September 10 incident, but security officials made him wait

Tehran, which financially supports Palestinian Islamic Jihad, condemns Israeli targeted killing of commander

IDF Home Front bans large gatherings, prompting some wedding halls in south and central Israel to cancel; several find last minute small venues to tie the knot

Municipalities of Ashkelon, Modiin, Rishon Lezion, Beersheba, Ramat Gan and others say classes won't be held; Tel Aviv, Herzliya also expected to cancel

Jordanian government condemns Jerusalem for targeted killing of Islamic Jihad leader that opened latest round of hostilities

Benny Gantz claims nothing's changed, but he knows an operation limits his options and bolsters Netanyahu, while putting nail in coffin of Plan B, Arab-backed minority government

Following approval of his appointment by cabinet on Sunday, New Right MK takes over from Netanyahu at army HQ, takes action allowing greater jurisdiction over civilian population

Gaza terror group has become the driving force in confrontations with Israel, enjoys direct backing from Iran

Blue and White leader, a former IDF chief, says escalation of hostilities won't affect coalition talks; says slain Palestinian terror commander was 'destined for death'

Yisrael Beytenu chief says PM previously 'forcibly prevented' elimination of Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza