IDF officer claims Hamas has been planning 'July War' with Israel for months, as IDF operations in Gaza kill 79 Palestinian in last 24-hours.

Sgt.-Maj. Baynesain Kasahun was killed during infiltration into Israel; ten days later, his fourth daughter was born. Widow: 'I forgot about the pain during labor, and only felt pain for him.'

IDF Spokesperson's Unit releases footage documenting IDF Givati Brigade soldiers identifying terrorist and opening fire: 'the terrorist is down'.

Violent protest breaks out after masked rioters interrupt quiet demonstration; protesters call for end of Gaza war.

Photographs taken by photographer Jack Guez show tunnels dug by Hamas from Gaza into Israel. IDF troops still occupied with uncovering and destroying more tunnels: ‘Every day of combat allows us to inflict greater damage on this infrastructure.’

Cabinet has yet to make a decision on US Secretary of State Kerry's proposal of 7-day ceasefire in which sides' demands will be negotiated.

Israeli troops to remain in the Gaza Strip during 72-hour lull, Palestinian envoy to meet Israelis in cairo for talks on more permanent truce.

Cleared for publication: New deaths bring Israel's total military death toll to 61 in Gaza op, 20 as a result of mortar fire and terrorist activity