For Hamas and Iran, Israel's domestic strife is a sign of the Jewish state's imminent collapse. As they seek new avenues for confrontation, the likelihood of war is rising

Polls show public trust in government has all but collapsed. Faced with a security crisis, Netanyahu discovers he can't rely on the extremists upon which his coalition depends

IDF says Iron Dome interceptors shot at aircraft after misidentification; situation back to normal

Defense minister hints at further retaliation after military shells launch site in response to rocket fire

IDF says it is investigating sound of an explosion near town of Shlomi, no warning sirens go off and military says alert levels remain at 'normal'

Military could take more aggressive action if economic sanctions fail to stop attacks; border region residents slam government for not striking back following Friday launches

Arabic spokesperson says Ali Kajak's presence near frontier in civilian dress shows group's 'disregard for Lebanon's sovereignty, international resolutions'

IDF carries out artillery strikes in response to 19-rocket barrage by terror group, first since 2006 war; UNIFIL: Rockets were fired outside our operating area

Defense minister issues warning after Hezbollah rockets; Netanyahu bars Likud MKs from commenting publicly on northern border escalation but some gov't opponents choose to speak up

Military reports majority of over 10 projectiles were intercepted by air defenses; terror group says attack was in response to recent Israeli airstrikes