Caretaker PM has shown his ability to lead a limited military operation, but in a country where security is necessary but not sufficient, he'll need to do more for election success

Officials say Jerusalem didn't accede to prisoner release to end Operation Breaking Dawn, but hint there are signs Hamas ready for progress in talks for deal on Israeli captives

US president thanks Egypt for leading talks alongside Qatar, backs probe of civilian casualties caused by Israel and PIJ, commends Lapid's leadership during the crisis

Ceasefire begins at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, though some rocket fire continues up to 20 minutes later; Egypt-mediated deal said to include promise to try free PIJ members held by Israel

Rocket volleys continue into the evening during talk of truce; several rockets fired at Tel Aviv shot down; IDF strikes numerous targets belonging to terror group over the day

Former prime minister says he 'listened carefully' and offered advice during consultation, after refusing for over a year to meet with leader whose legitimacy he questioned

IDF continues striking Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza Strip as second day of Operation Breaking Dawn draws to a close; top general says there are 'many' more PIJ targets to hit

Former prime minister refused for over a year to meet with leaders whose legitimacy he questioned

Operation Breaking Dawn enters 2nd day as IDF says ‘no negotiations underway’; barrages fired at southern towns as well as Modiin; 3 lightly injured in attack on border town

Islamic Jihad fire missile volleys into communities near Strip; Israeli military hits terror group's weapons facilities, positions in Palestinian enclave