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

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

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

Netanyahu stresses Israel not seeking further conflict with Gaza after killing Baha Abu al-Ata; strike was okayed 10 days ago, with ministers telling IDF to choose the time

Big Orange's residents and tourists alike attempt have a 'normal' day, hours after rain of rockets from Gaza following targeted killing of Baha Abu al-Ata

After six hours of attacks by Islamic Jihad in response to assassination of top terrorist, army announces start of retaliatory air campaign

IDF says fighters were preparing to launch rocket at Israel; deceased identified as Mohammed Hamouda, 20

As it wraps up funeral for Baha Abu al-Ata, Gaza-based terror group says it's mobilizing its fighters to hit back at Israel; Hamas and PLO officials condemn Jerusalem

Military says it is prepared for several days of fighting after assassinating a senior Islamic Jihad commander in the Strip

The latest flareup and truce were born of Jerusalem's past capitulation to extortion by the rulers of the Strip