IDF spokesman says military's top priority is to 'eliminate senior Hamas officials'; Egyptian source says Cairo has been informed that Israel is readying for monthslong operation

Canada's largest Jewish community - a 'twin city' of Sderot - hosts political leaders from all parties, who promise to stand with Jewish state at event secured by legions of police

Priority will be given to babies whose mothers are dead, injured, missing, kidnapped, or serving in IDF reserves; nursing moms urged to donate

Interior minister says police investigating New Anti-Capitalist Party, which backed Palestinian terror group and 'the means of struggle they have chosen to resist'

Among countries confirming victims: US, UK, Canada, France, Thailand, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, Cambodia, Germany, Philippines, Chile, Brazil, Italy, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ireland

In emotional address castigating the slaughter of Israel's civilians, US president warns 'any country, organization, anyone, against taking advantage of this situation'

Lone soldier Sgt. Benjamin Loeb laid to rest in Jerusalem; Ashdod resident Izabella Gandlin eulogized at her funeral instead of celebrating her wedding: 'My beautiful angel'