White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

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

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

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

PM, defense minister consulted with other ministers at last minute, near point of no return, TV news says without offering details on op; PMO says they acted according to protocol

After security cabinet meets on Iran, official says Tehran can 'smell' Washington's desire for an agreement 'at any cost'

Ministers will play musical chairs to maintain balance between Likud and Blue and White members, disrupted by resignations amid political turmoil

Justices say there's no legal impediment preventing PM from heading up coalition despite ongoing corruption trial

Mandelblit says he believes there is ‘no justification for judicial interference,' since previous ruling said premier can retain his position even under indictment