'Our statement needs to be clear: Zero rockets on Israeli cities, zero patience to terrorism, zero patience to PA's incitement ,' Bayit Yehudi leader says.

Some 300 people in Haifa call on the government to advance peace, avoid escalation; in counter-demonstration, protesters call 'taitors to Gaza.'

Former intelligence chief Yadlin: There is Israeli deterrence in Gaza. Hamas could fire hundreds of rockets at Tel Aviv and Beersheba, but it doesn't.

In second airstrike, Israeli Air Force hits terror targets in Gaza in response to four rockets into Israel, one of which hit a Sderot factory, setting it ablaze.

Rabbi Shai Piron in center of public backlash for saying same-sex couples 'not a family' during interview with religious newspaper; tells Ynet he supported every LGBT measure.

Nearly 1,000 asylum seekers abandon Holot facility, criticize government's inaction, and ask UN for help in resettlement.

Diplomatic mission to US, headed by Minister Steinitz, will demand that nuclear deal be based on model of disarmament rather than proposed monitoring model and includes Tehran's missile program.

Tens of thousands of civilians called for the release of the kidnapped teenagers.