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

One lightly wounded in attack, which comes amid renewed rocket fire on Israeli Gaza border communities

Top ministerial body to discuss operations in Gaza along with offers brokered by foreign mediators to halt violence, which sides hint will end soon

Organization of American States says rocket fire at Israeli civilians leaves no doubt as to the terrorist nature of Palestinian group ruling Gaza

Israel resumes airstrikes on targets in Gaza as efforts for ceasefire said to gain steam; military says 80 projectiles launched by terror groups overnight

US president has a history of openly backing the Jewish state, while reserving often-harsh criticism for private sit-downs with its leaders

Unlike previous drafts, Paris's proposal condemns 'indiscriminate rocket fire' at civilians; but US official highlights diplomatic efforts as solution to Gaza fighting

Moussa Abu Marzouk says he believes end to hostilities is possible by Friday, but terror group will continue 'bombardment for bombardment, escalation for escalation' policy

Ashkenazi says trips by top European diplomats are 'further proof of the broad support and legitimacy Israel has from the nations of the world'

Internal letter sent to CEO Sundar Pichai urges company-wide statement to recognize 'harm done to Palestinians by Israeli military and gang violence'